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Friday, August 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Mishawaka. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of August.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The St. Joseph County fairgrounds will host the 13th annual Michiana Renaissance Festival, a cultural event that promises historical reenactments and local crafts—official details on the schedule and activities are expected soon. WNDU
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Notre Dame band held its first marchout of 2025 on Thursday morning—its iconic fight song echoing loudly around campus as the new season began. WNDU
- ➤ Saint Mary’s College welcomed more than 480 first-year students and about 20 transfers on Thursday, August 21 — the largest incoming class since the 1980s. Dean Sarah Gallagher Dvorak credited new programs and partnerships with Notre Dame and Holy Cross for drawing students from Indiana and beyond. WVPE
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A Mental Health Thursday guide was published on Aug.21 to help Michiana residents manage stress amid a challenging news cycle—addressing recent events like protests, diabetic supply issues and weather alerts. The guide provides practical tips for coping with emotional strain and navigating today's complex information landscape. WNDU
- ➤ Road signs in South Bend, Mishawaka, and Warsaw now advertise buying diabetic supplies and are drawing attention from patients facing high healthcare costs—experts advise that patients stick with pharmacy brands for safe testing supplies. WNDU
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Notre Dame’s Athletics Department unveiled a football-specific Leprechaun logo ahead of the 2025 season — the new design updates the iconic symbol as part of the team’s fresh branding strategy. WNDU
- ➤ Landon Stormer, a Notre Dame track and field athlete, is launching a free six week mentorship program with Run Your City for local youth to run with Notre Dame athletes on Sunday afternoons from Sept. 14 through Oct. 19—promising guidance and healthy values during the sessions. 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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South Bend Royal Princess Ball
12:00 – 3:30 PM — Holiday Inn Mishawaka — Ticketed event — Experience an enchanting day of magic with beloved princess characters and exciting interactive activities.
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