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Wednesday, January 7th, 2026
Good morning, Mishawaka. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 7th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Potawatomi Zoo named three new fennec fox kits after a local jeweler family on Tuesday, Jan. 6. The animal naming reflects the zoo’s effort to honor longstanding community support. WNDU
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Tippecanoe Place Restaurant in the historic Studebaker mansion closed its doors Monday after 46 years of serving local diners — marking the end of a long-standing community favorite. WNDU
- ➤ Goshen-based Interra Credit Union has appointed Michael Varner as vice president, commercial banking development officer; he leaves Kruggel, Lawton and Company after a 30-year career in public accounting — he will use his expertise in accounting and tax planning to help local businesses and strengthen community ties. Michiana Business News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Penn High School exceeded Indiana’s record with a 97.3% graduation rate for the Class of 2025, with nearly half of the students earning Academic High Honors while the class earned over $22 million in scholarships and six became National Merit Scholarship Finalists. WNDU
- ➤ Commercial pesticide applicators must attend workshops to keep their licenses current. One workshop for Category 1 holders (for agricultural licenses) is on Jan. 28 at Essenhaus from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and another is on Jan. 29 at the Elkhart County Fairgrounds in Goshen; registration closes Jan. 22. InkFreeNews
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Braun said he was ready to work with the Bears on a potential move to northwest Indiana + he will meet with team officials soon to discuss relocation plans. WNDU
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ JaDon Blair, formerly a Notre Dame safety, has committed to Missouri, according to On3’s Hayes Fawcett. The report shows Blair will join Missouri next season + a move that the local sports community is watching closely. WNDU
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Mishwaka Honors Long time Mishawaka Educator Dave Troyer
Long time administrator who passed away recently from heart attack will be honored this Friday Night. Coach Mike Lightfoot former Head Coach at Bethel will share at half time of the Goshen- Mishawaka boys basketball game. I scholarship fund is being launched in Mr Troyers name for a Mishawaka student to receive to attend Bethel University
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