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Mishawaka
Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Mishawaka. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 3rd of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Potawatomi Wildlife Park will host its annual Fishing Derby this Saturday, Sept. 6 with a pancake breakfast from 7—9 a.m. and a fishing contest from 8 a.m.—noon followed by awards at 12:15 p.m., featuring over $1,000 in giveaways and free food concessions. InkFreeNews
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Six college students were hit by a car while crossing the crosswalk outside Holy Cross College just after 5 p.m. on September 1 — three students got minor injuries — and the driver is cooperating with investigators. 95.3 MNC
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Westview School Corporation placed superintendent Randy Miller on administrative leave after his arrest for three counts of operating a vehicle while intoxicated on Sunday, Aug. 31 — the board appointed Randy Zimmerly as interim leader and will hold a special session on Sept. 4 to review his status. WVPE
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ St. Joseph County Commissioners approved a request from County Recorder Candace Brown to apply for up to $350,000 from the National Endowment for the Humanities—intended to preserve the county's oldest records from 1830 and support celebrations of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence next year. WVPE
- ➤ Mishawaka Mayor Dave Wood warned that cuts to property taxes from Senate Enrolled Act 1 may slow city projects like the Cedar Street Bridge reopening and other needed upgrades. The rule could cut the city’s General Fund by 20% over three years — about $15 million — and affect key services such as police, parks, roads and fire protection. WNDU
- ➤ The Mishawaka Common Council will hold an executive session on Friday, September 5th at 1:00 p.m. at City Hall Council Conference Room 100 Lincolnway West to discuss the FOP strategy for collective bargaining—individuals needing special ADA services must call the ADA Coordinator 48 hours ahead. City of Mishawaka
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Cliff Newsome, a longtime craftsman and community volunteer, needs a kidney (with only 16% function) and is seeking a living donor as he joins an event today at Hacienda and Ritters to support his journey. InkFreeNews
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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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HealthLinc Mishawaka Expansion Celebration
3:30-6 p.m. — HealthLinc Mishawaka — Free entry — Celebrate the expansion of the clinic with no-cost screenings, free food, and community giveaways.
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