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Saturday, September 20th, 2025
Good morning, Mishawaka. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 20th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Potawatomi Zoo is preparing its white rhino Masamba for his journey to a 10,000-acre conservation center in Cumberland, Ohio after calling the zoo home since 2019. A farewell party is held today from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. as staff train him daily to feel comfortable in his travel crate (training involves gradual desensitization). WNDU
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Indiana Governor Mike Braun warned teachers that posting messages celebrating the murder of Charlie Kirk may cause their licenses to be revoked - Attorney General Todd Rokita confirmed his office is reviewing posts reported through the Eyes on Education portal, and local school districts are watching social media closely. Officials said educators must meet high standards given their role in shaping youth. WNDU
- ➤ South Bend school superintendent Mansour Eid is thinking about letting security staff drive school buses if they choose extra pay and training—an idea he got at a conference—to ease a driver shortage. The district has 110 drivers and needs about 15 more, with another hiring event planned on September 29. WVPE
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The St. Joseph County Area Plan Commission rejected a proposal to rezone over 1,000 acres of farmland near New Carlisle for a $12 billion data center project after four hours of public input on Sept 16. More than 30 residents and 140 letters of opposition led the decision and the proposal now moves to the County Council for a final vote— a Land Use Committee hearing will be held on Sept 23 with a vote scheduled for Oct 14. InkFreeNews
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Notre Dame's defense pointed to a lack of focus in crucial moments—while the team said it will work on all three levels of the unit as it prepares to face Purdue today. WNDU
- ➤ The Annual Knute Rockne Spirit of Sports Award Luncheon was held yesterday in Mishawaka to honor local sports figures in line with Knute Rockne’s legacy—organizers noted the event continued its long-standing tradition of celebrating true sportsmanship. WNDU
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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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