Tuesday, October 7th, 2025

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Good morning, Mishawaka. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Silver Lake Lions Club will host a fish, chicken and tenderloin fry on Saturday, Oct. 11 at the Silver Lake Conservation Building — the event will begin at 4 p.m. and serve meals for $12 per pound until it sells out. InkFreeNews
- ➤ College athletes will host the second annual Bethel Baseball Classic at Four Winds Field today to raise funds for the newly opened Mishawaka Troop Town that assists local veterans—half of the proceeds will support housing for veterans and their families with a check presented during the seventh inning stretch. WSBT
- ➤ Notre Dame Women’s Basketball Head Coach Niele Ivey was named Woman of the Year by the YWCA of North Central Indiana on October 6. She has worked with the organization for over 15 years and uses her platform to aid survivors of domestic abuse — a recognition shared with the Abernathy Family and Olivia Critchlow. 95.3 MNC
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ JINYA Ramen Bar opened a few months ago in Eddy Street Commons and celebrates National Noodle Day by serving ramen, tacos, salads, rice bowls, and curry—The restaurant is owned by former Notre Dame football star Jaylon Smith and operates Sunday-Thursday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. with extended hours on Fridays and Saturdays. WNDU
- ➤ A third restaurant—CAVA—is coming to Eddy Street Commons near Notre Dame and will serve Mediterranean-inspired food, joining BiBiBop and Tous Les Jours in the area. WSBT
- ➤ The first American Airlines Landline motorcoach left South Bend International Airport yesterday, starting a service with four daily round-trips to Chicago’s O’Hare that lets passengers bypass lengthy security checks and offers first-class amenities such as WiFi, in-seat power, generous legroom — and plush leather seating. Operated by American’s regional partner The Landline Company, the 35-seat coach provides a seamless connection for travelers. 95.3 MNC
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The History Museum announced that guest speaker Alex Painter will present Rockne: His Greatest Games at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct 12—tickets cost $5 and admission includes exhibit tours for Rockne: Life and Legacy. ABC57
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Mishawaka High School Theater will debut The Government Inspector, a play by Nikolai Gogol adapted by Patrick Myles, with performances on Saturday at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. and on Sunday at 12 p.m.; tickets cost $7 for adults and $5 for students – theater director Sarah Beason and seniors Anna Yoder and Ava Stopczynski expect an engaging show. ABC57
- ➤ Indiana University South Bend hosted a Civic Leadership Academy course where experts taught community members to use the SIFT method—stop, investigate, find coverage, and trace quotes—to check news for misinformation. Five more free courses will be held at 1700 Mishawaka Ave from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. with topics like contacting officials and planning protests. South Bend Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ U.S. Rep. Rudy Yakym and more than 45 Senate and House members sent a letter urging the EPA to finish a rule on imported renewable identification numbers to help American farmers and energy security — the letter supports keeping biomass-based diesel volume plans and using American feedstocks. InkFreeNews
- ➤ Bill Sniadecki, a South Bend schools trustee, filed a federal lawsuit against the St. Joseph County Public Library and its board after they refused to seat him at a meeting on August 25—he seeks an emergency injunction before the library board passes its 2026 budget on Oct.20. WVPE
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Notre Dame beat Boise State 28-7 thanks to a strong defense that saw Leonard Moore return with two interceptions—despite the team committing 11 penalties for 112 yards. The Irish will host NC State Saturday at 3:30 p.m. on NBC's Peacock. WNDU
- ➤ Notre Dame basketball is predicted to finish eighth in the ACC by a USA Today survey as the team, led by veteran point guard Markus Burton from Mishawaka, readies for the 2025-26 season. The Irish will play an exhibition game (October 17) before opening the regular season on November 3. South Bend Tribune
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Race to Save Lives - Walk for Hope
2-4 p.m. — Howard Park — Registration required — Join the community for a walk aiming to raise awareness for suicide prevention.
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Beatles vs Stones Tribute Show
7-8:30 p.m. — Morris Performing Arts Center — Tickets range — Experience a thrilling rock mash-up duel between the legendary Beatles and Rolling Stones tribute bands.
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Fall Frolic 5K/2K Race
12-11 a.m. — Montessori Academy Edison Lakes — Various registration fees apply — Celebrate community spirit with a heartwarming race that supports local early childhood education.
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