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Mishawaka
Tuesday, July 29th, 2025
Good morning, Mishawaka. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Humane Society of St. Joseph County introduced Rex, an 8½-year-old dog selected as this week’s 2nd Chance Pet — she is looking for a furever home. Interested adopters can call 574-255-4726 or visit the shelter at 2506 Grape Road in Mishawaka. WNDU
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Local students and families are preparing for a new school year as classes start on different dates—some districts begin on August 5 while others, including School City of Mishawaka, start later, with some sessions extending into early September. WSBT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Drivers in St. Joseph County faced detours Monday when Ash Road between Jackson Road and Inwood Road was closed for a one-day improvement project — the road reopened as soon as the work was completed. WSBT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local blood donations are urgently needed as South Bend Medical Foundation faces a summer shortage that affects everyday procedures like heart surgeries and transfusions. The foundation will accept walk-in donations at centers in South Bend and Goshen (with a pint for a pint promotion offering free frozen custard and a reverse drawing for cash prizes) to help save lives. WVPE
- ➤ WSBT hosted a blood drive Monday morning outside its doors on Douglas Road to support hospitals and emergency responders amid a national drop in blood supplies following floods in Texas, aiming to collect 15 to 30 whole blood donations and advising donors to hydrate and eat before donating—vital measures for meeting urgent needs. WSBT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Chet Waggoner Little League 10U All-Stars won the state championship over the weekend by beating Munster Little League 5-4 in eight innings in Chesterton — the team of players aged 8 to 10 celebrated a nail-biting victory. WNDU
- ➤ Notre Dame football will rely on running back duo Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price, who combined for 2,118 scrimmage yards and 26 touchdowns last season—offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock, with insight from former co-offensive coordinator Ja’Juan Seider, plans to build game strategies around their strengths. Additional backs such as Aneyas Williams, Gi’Bran Payne, Kedren Young and Nolan James Jr. are expected to contribute depth this season. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ Graduate transfer power forward Carson Towt energized Monday’s summer practice at Rolfs Hall—where several key players were sidelined—as he led drills with determination and positive energy. He is expected to start soon and help lift the Notre Dame basketball team in upcoming games. South Bend Tribune
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