Saturday, March 15th, 2025

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Good morning, Mishawaka. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 15th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Unity Gardens is launching a free after school program where kids aged 8 to 16 plant herbs, seed trees and build bug hotels in a community garden in South Bend. The schedule changes with the season—families should call to confirm times as kids learn both gardening and important life lessons. WSBT
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Starting Small Summit will return to Mishawaka on April 2 at the Everest-Rohrer Auditorium at Bethel University from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The fourth-year event will bring business leaders together and feature interviews with former Blockbuster and 7-11 CEO James W. Keyes and founders Suze Dowling and Alex Douzet—sharing new business strategies—with a focus on boosting local entrepreneurship. ABC57
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Carter Dixon, a juvenile suspect linked to three firearm incidents in South Bend in November and December, will face trial in an adult court for Criminal Recklessness, Dangerous Possession of a Firearm and Aggravated Battery with his bond set just under $125,000 — state prosecutors moved for his waiver from juvenile court. 95.3 MNC
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Workers from Tianyu Arts and Culture have set up Chinese lantern displays at Potawatomi Zoo ahead of Zoo Luminate, which will run Wednesdays through Sundays from 6 to 10 p.m. starting March 19 until May 25—these vibrant displays feature oversized animals and plants from Asia, Africa and North America and may attract 60,000 visitors. South Bend Tribune
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Danone voluntarily recalled over 75,000 32 oz bottles of International Delight coffee creamer, including Hazelnut and Cinnabon Classic Cinnamon Roll, after receiving complaints of spoilage and illness — the recall began on Feb. 21. Stores in 31 states, including Indiana, are told to discard the product, which has best-used-by dates in early July 2025. South Bend Tribune
SPORTS NEWS
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Connect 574 Bowling Night
6:30-9 p.m. | Generations Adventureplex | Included with ticket | Compete in a fun-filled bowling night with challenges and team spirit!
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Open House at 2644 Prescott Drive
1-3 p.m. — 2644 Prescott Drive — $257,900 — Explore this beautifully remodeled 3-bedroom Ranch with modern upgrades and enjoy a delightful open house experience.
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Indiana Clash Basketball Tournament
April 5-6 — Mishawaka Fieldhouse — Registration required — Compete in an exciting tournament for 11th-4th boys' teams at a premier site.
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