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Friday, August 15th, 2025
Good morning, Mishawaka. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Cultivate Food Rescue hosted its 8th annual Taste of Hope event yesterday at the Century Center — 120 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. — where local chefs and community leaders offered tastings to help rescue surplus food and fight hunger in the region. 95.3 MNC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita said he is probing Notre Dame’s DEI policies further after the university did not fully answer his questions in a May letter. He has issued a Civil Investigative Demand with a response due by Aug. 27 — and similar reviews are underway at Butler and DePauw. WNDU
- ➤ Crews from Mishawaka Utilities electric division are working to restore power downtown—investigation continues until service is fully returned. WNDU
- ➤ St. Joseph County approved an ordinance that requires solar developers to compensate homeowners if a property sells below fair market value after 270 days on the market—county leaders say it will protect residents from lower offers caused by nearby solar projects. The rule will be reviewed on Aug. 18 by the Area Plan Commission and will not apply to pre-approved projects like the Hexagon Energy development. InkFreeNews
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Notre Dame linebacker Drayk Bowen ended his baseball career after playing all 16 games last season because the heavy schedule left him exhausted and needing recovery. He recorded 78 tackles then and will take on a larger role as the primary 'green dot' helmet communicator this season. South Bend Tribune
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In the Heat of the Night Wrestling Event
7-10 p.m. — Holiday Inn Mishawaka - Conference Center — $15-$20 — Enjoy a family-friendly night of pro wrestling action with local favorites and exciting newcomers.
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STEM Visit Day at Bethel University
8:15 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. — Bethel University — Qualifies for $2000 Visit Scholarship — Explore STEM opportunities and experience college life with tours and interactive demonstrations.
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95.3 MNC Trivia Night
6-8 p.m. — Monterrey Mexican Bar & Grill — Proceeds benefit Five Star Life — Test your trivia skills while supporting local youth with food and fun.
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