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Mishawaka
Thursday, September 4th, 2025
Good morning, Mishawaka. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 4th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fifteen-year-old Billie, in foster care, shares her hopes for a better life and dreams of studying cosmetology and pursuing art. She asks potential adopters to consider teenagers—who may be quiet at first but are still healing—with patience and an open heart. WNDU
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ TechPoint is accepting nominations for its 2026 Mira Awards — honoring Indiana’s tech innovators — and submissions close on Oct. 15, with finalists announced on Dec. 10 and winners celebrated on April 24, 2026 at the Palladium in Carmel. Michiana Business News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A newborn was found dead near a walking path in Brookside Park Monday afternoon, sparking urgent calls to boost education about Indiana’s Safe Haven Law— which lets parents surrender an infant anonymously at fire stations, hospitals and police stations. 95.3 MNC
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Debra Collier’s School of Dance added Emma Skryzypczak as a modern dance teacher—she brings strong credentials from Fort Wayne Ballet and academic honors from Interlochen Arts Academy and Butler University. Her appointment will help the school continue providing expert dance training to its students. InkFreeNews
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On September 3, the Indiana Secured School Safety Board allocated $27 million to school safety projects across the state, with most funds directed to school resource officer programs — 328 projects received over $19.6 million — while additional amounts went to new safety equipment, staff firearms training, and student support services. Gov. Mike Braun said first-time applicants were prioritized and charter school grants were capped at $100,000 to ensure balanced funding. 95.3 MNC
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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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