Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 23rd of June.
Good morning, Mishawaka.
Local county fairs in Michiana run from June through September.
The Starke County 4-H Fair (June 20-26) is underway, followed by the Pulaski County Fair (June 27-July 2) and additional events in counties like St. Joseph, Fulton, and LaGrange later this summer and fall.
Bob Wiseman has provided accounting and administrative support for local ministries since the early 1990s, relying on strong faith to overcome both personal challenges and workplace pressures.
Today he continues to assist smaller churches remotely while enjoying time with family.
Residents reported persistent door-to-door sales from Greenix Pest Control that continued after repeated no soliciting requests — one resident even recorded the encounter before filing a complaint.
Local officials noted that licensed sales are permitted when conducted properly.
Local leader Jessica Riffle — who serves as county extension director and chamber president — leads free nutrition classes at the Fulton County Purdue Extension office.
Today she demonstrates healthy recipes and sugar reduction techniques with support from the county Health Department.
Erika Martínez Santos founded Autismo con Amor to help parents of children with autism overcome barriers—such as bullying and language challenges—that reduce school attendance.
Her organization partners with local schools and The Source to support families and boost student participation.
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management announced that recycling projects can get grants from $50,000 to $500,000 for eligible businesses, nonprofits, schools and municipalities; proposals are due online by July 29 + funding decisions will come in December.
Researchers from Riley Hospital for Children and the University of Pittsburgh are enrolling Indiana residents to test Aware, a smartphone device that monitors lung function by sending clicking sound pulses to measure airway size and breathing changes.
The trial welcomes participants aged 8-70.
Elaine Baell from Pet Refuge introduced three 3-month-old kittens (Harley, Hadley, and Henley) seeking furever homes on 16 News Now at Noon on Monday, Jun.
22. Local pet lovers are invited to help these playful kittens find a new home.
Julius Jones Jr. and Andre Jones verbally committed to Notre Dame on Monday during a live appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, following in their father's footsteps.
Julius is a top recruit from Fort Lauderdale while Andre is set to join the 2028 class.
Point Guard University Basketball Camp
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Mishawaka Fieldhouse — $200 — A 4-day youth basketball camp focused on skill development, competition, and fun.
AIA Northern Indiana July Program
11:30 a.m. — Chicory Cafe Mishawaka — Complimentary lunch — Explore the benefits of cast stone in architectural design at this informative program.
Jeff Dunham Live Comedy Show
7-10 p.m. — Morris Performing Arts Center — Tickets from $83 — Experience a night of laughter with the comedic genius Jeff Dunham and his beloved puppets.
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