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Mishawaka
Wednesday, January 21st, 2026
Good morning, Mishawaka. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ South Bend's Center for the Homeless has nearly tripled its capacity for its Weather Amnesty program to shelter people from dangerous cold as temperatures remain low this week. The program started Nov. 1 and runs through May 1 (over 6,000 beds have been used compared to 2,000 last winter). WNDU
- ➤ Residents took advantage of nearly empty ice skating rinks despite bitter cold temperatures Tuesday night — friends at Ironworks Plaza in Mishawaka enjoyed playing games, while IU South Bend students earned academic credit at Howard Park. WNDU
- ➤ Community leaders and partners unveiled the new name of the M-L-K Dream Center (Tuesday, Jan. 20) at its Mishawaka site. The center will continue serving local residents as an active resource hub. WNDU
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Kruggel Lawton CPA earned two awards from the National Association for Business Resources, landing a spot on the 2025 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For national list & West Michigan’s 2026 list, reflecting its strong workplace culture and innovative practices. Michiana Business News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ NIPSCO said cold weather & high natural gas prices are causing utility bills to rise, and the company is offering its Budget Plan to help Mishawaka customers manage increased costs. WNDU
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Heart health advocates gathered Tuesday at the Statehouse urging lawmakers to keep school defibrillator rules intact. House Bill 1004 will be voted on Wednesday and may repeal last year’s law, as the American Heart Association (AHA) says these tools boost survival rates during cardiac emergencies. 95.3 MNC
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Crews are tearing down the former Rabbi Shulman building near Four Winds Field today as the city readies a new mixed-income neighborhood; construction will follow when demolition finishes + all permits are in place. 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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Candlelight Valentine's Day Concert
6:30-7:30 p.m. — South Bend Scottish Rite — Tickets available — Enjoy a romantic evening with a candlelit atmosphere and love-inspired music.
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