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Mishawaka
Wednesday, January 14th, 2026
Good morning, Mishawaka. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana will launch the 2026 cookie season on Friday, Jan. 30—cookie lovers can order favorites including Thin Mints and the new Exploremores until March 16. InkFreeNews
- ➤ The Bears in the Air program raised $10,000 to upgrade facilities for local veterans at the Robert L. Miller Sr. Veteran’s Center (on the Center for the Homeless campus) after the St. Joseph County Airport Authority presented the check this morning at the South Bend International Airport. WSBT
- ➤ Yesterday, South Bend International Airport’s 14th annual Bears in the Air program raised $10,000 for local veterans at the Robert L. Miller Sr. Veteran’s Center, boosting its total to over $116,000 + it delivered 2,600 teddy bears to area hospitals in December. 95.3 MNC
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ American Signature Furniture is closing its Value City Furniture store on Grape Road in Mishawaka as it enters Chapter 11, while a joint venture of SB360 Capital Partners, Hilco Global and Gordon Brothers begins Going Out of Business sales today in 89 stores nationwide. InkFreeNews
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Triton School Board kept its 2026 officers and set meetings at 7 p.m. on the second Monday at the administration building while maintaining board salaries — it also recognized students with Rising Stars awards and approved volunteer coach hires and handbook updates. InkFreeNews
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The House passed the Affordable HOMES Act—led by Rep. Houchin—to remove extra rules on manufactured housing and potentially save up to $10,000 per unit. The bipartisan bill now moves to the Senate to help families pay less for housing. 95.3 MNC
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ During National Pizza Week, local pizzerias are featuring traditional recipes and hand-tossed dough for lively community dining. Fans can visit Volcano (3700 Lincoln Way W. in South Bend) or Cosimo and Susie's (2446 Miracle Lane in Mishawaka) to enjoy a slice of local heritage. South Bend Tribune
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The South Bend Tribune released new power rankings for local high school boys basketball teams. South Bend Adams tops the list — with a 10-0 record — as teams like Goshen and Northridge begin NIC play, setting a competitive tone for the season. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ Northridge hired Luke Amstutz as its new head football coach yesterday. The former East Noble coach + with 16 seasons of high school head coaching experience will lead the Raiders program in upcoming games. 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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2026 AVMPS 10-13U Premier Club
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Mishawaka Fieldhouse — Entry fee required — Engage in exciting youth sports competition at a premier event in the community.
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