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Mishawaka
Wednesday, February 4th, 2026
Good morning, Mishawaka. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Rhett, an 8-month-old basset hound from Mishawaka, is one of the top contenders in the Animal Planet Pupularity Playoffs for this year's Puppy Bowl (the contest will soon air to spotlight local pet charm). South Bend Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mishawaka City Council approved the auto mall area Monday night, allowing Gurley Leep to move its car dealerships to a 70-acre site at Capital Avenue and Cleveland Road with planned upgrades and city funding of about $10 to $11 million + a bond resolution is expected in March. WSBT
- ➤ On Monday, Feb. 3, the Indiana House passed a bill granting local communities 1% of tax revenue from data centers and allowing them to locate on agricultural land with lower-quality soil. Critics said the measure cuts the public rezoning process; the bill passed 56-43. WVPE
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Meijer pulled over 38,000 gallons of steam distilled water from stores in six states (including local outlets) after the FDA found contamination. The company is removing affected products to help protect consumers. WNDU
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Potawatomi Zoo will host Crafting with the Creatures on Saturday, Feb. 7 from 2 to 3 p.m. at (500 S. Greenlawn Avenue) where visitors create Valentine’s Day cards with ambassador animals; tickets cost $25 for adults, $20 for seniors, and $15 for children. WNDU
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Brady and Lily Scholl lead Northridge basketball as key players; Lily’s girls team will play in the sectional game Friday at Goshen while Brady recently reached 1,000 career points and their bond boosts both teams. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ Notre Dame basketball coach Micah Shrewsberry said his players must get tougher on defense after a loss at North Carolina and a double overtime game, and the team will face No. 23 Louisville today—hoping to avoid past soft efforts. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ Notre Dame football expects a quiet signing day today as four star quarterback Teddy Jarrard from North Cobb High School and three star kicker Micah Drescher from Hinsdale sign on, with Jarrard set to enroll in June. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ Former Notre Dame players Ian Book and Drue Tranquill won rings with the Eagles and Chiefs, and Seahawks’ Julian Love and rookie Rylie Mills are set to contribute at Super Bowl LX on Sunday, Feb. 8 in Santa Clara, Calif. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ On Feb. 3, the Northern Indiana Conference honored top wrestling performers when coach Andre Scruggs from South Bend Adams received Coach of the Year and wrestlers Jeffrey Huyvaert and Vinny Freeman were named Co-MVPs. New Prairie won the NIC Meet team title with 289.5 points. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ Former Purdue star Jaden Ivey was traded from the Pistons to the Chicago Bulls in a three-team deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves & Mike Conley Jr. The South Bend native who attended Marian in Mishawaka averaged 8.2 points on the bench this season and will join the Bulls soon. South Bend Tribune
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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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Aurinko Ballet: Cinderella Ballet
7:30 p.m. — The Lerner Theatre — $20 – $35 — Experience highlights from the enchanting Cinderella ballet alongside contemporary dance performances.
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