Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of September.
Good morning, Mishawaka.
Knights of Columbus Council 8617 will hold its first Euchre Knights tournament on Saturday, Oct.
3 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at VFW Post 360 (registration is $25 per person) with cash prizes that will support Troop Town of Mishawaka for homeless veterans.
The 28th Michiana Chili Cook-Off will take place Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. at Ironworks Plaza.
Local groups will serve chili samples and vie for a traveling trophy; tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 for children under 10, with proceeds benefiting Real Services and the American Culinary Federation.
Today is Hunger Action Day (part of Hunger Action Month) as Feeding America reports 9% more food insecurity while food drives run at Martin’s Supermarkets in Mishawaka, South Bend and Granger, with orange lights highlighting River Lights, the Central Park Bridge and Memorial Hospital Crosswalk to boost awareness.
The Gospel Hill Pentecostal Church of God is hosting a fish fry on Saturday, Oct.
3 to offer a traditional meal for local residents. Attendees are invited to join and enjoy a taste of local community spirit.
Local community meals offer food events including Burger Night on Oct.
1 at Galien American Legion Post 344, fish fries and pancake breakfast on Oct. 2-3 in Mishawaka and Bonneyville Mill County Park, plus Pork Chop Dinner on Oct. 9 at MR Falcons with dine-in + takeout options available.
Seed to Feed marks 15 years of free fresh produce for Michiana families after distributing over three million pounds through community gardens, volunteers and youth programs.
The anniversary is celebrated with a Seeds of Hope Farm-to-Table Fundraiser at The Acres at Jamestown in Elkhart on Oct. 3 at 10 a.m.
Airport officials and community leaders held a ribbon cutting today to mark the opening of three new concession spaces at South Bend International Airport, including Lauber Overlook with its view and craft cocktails, and new Dunkin’ + Jimmy John's locations.
Region-wide live concerts run Sept.
28–Oct. 4, including free Conn Selmer Jazz Orchestra in Elkhart on Sept. 30 at The Lerner Theatre and tribute shows in South Bend on Oct. 2 at Morris Performing Arts Center and Merrimans’ Playhouse (ticket prices vary).
Andy Nickle (former paperboy for Ara Parseghian) built the nation’s largest Knute Rockne collection by bidding in a memorabilia auction from his bed in 1995 in South Bend.
Crews will restrict travel on Cleveland Road by limiting passage between Bittersweet and Currant roads every weeknight from 7 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. until December — causing delays for St. Joseph County commuters.
Notre Dame wide receiver Quincy Porter will undergo season-ending knee surgery after a setback in his recovery, head coach Marcus Freeman announced Monday.
The Ohio State transfer had not played this season after a minor procedure last month followed earlier surgery in January.
Penn boys soccer clinched the NIC title on Monday at Abro Stadium when senior Chase Pinckert scored and assisted on a 2-1 overtime win over Mishawaka Marian.
The Lions improved to 8-3-4 and will face Elkhart on Oct.6.
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