Wednesday, August 20th, 2025

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Good morning, Mishawaka. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ South Bend’s PBS station WNIT laid off five staff and reduced hours for two employees Tuesday night—losing nearly one quarter of its workforce due to a $1.3 million funding cut. The station is asking viewers for memberships and donations as it struggles with state and federal budget cuts. WSBT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ St. Joseph County passed amendments to its solar ordinance yesterday at the County-City Building that require new large-scale solar developers to compensate homeowners within one mile for drops in property values—exempting projects already underway. The 7—1 vote by the Area Plan Commission marks a significant change in local guidelines for solar development. WSBT
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Notre Dame football has named redshirt freshman CJ Carr as its starting quarterback for the season opener at Miami on Aug-31 at Hard Rock Stadium. The 6-foot-3, 210-pounder from Saline has yet to throw a pass in a college game but beat third-year sophomore Kenny Minchey to win the job. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ Notre Dame will open its 2025 football season in Miami in 12 days—set for Aug. 31—as the team finalizes its preparations for the game. WNDU
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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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