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Mishawaka
Friday, October 10th, 2025
Good morning, Mishawaka. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 10th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Raydia Food Group will close its South Bend — Mishawaka — and Bloomington facilities by Nov. 26, affecting about 200 workers as it faces financial challenges. Sixty-six union employees will have bumping rights under their contracts. InkFreeNews
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A candlelight vigil was held in Mishawaka on October 9 to remember victims of the mass shooting in Grand Blanc Township—community members gathered in a solemn tribute. WNDU
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Bethel University will host fall music concerts featuring choral, orchestra and percussion, wind and jazz performances; the Fall Choral Concert will take place on Oct 16 at Liberty Drive Missionary Church at 7:30 p.m.—tickets cost $10—while free Instrumental Concerts celebrating American composers are scheduled for Oct 23 and Oct 24 at Everest-Rohrer Auditorium on 1820 Day Rd in Mishawaka. InkFreeNews
- ➤ Country music star Luke Combs will perform at Notre Dame Stadium on April 18 as part of his My Kinda Saturday Night Tour — he will share the stage with special guests and mark only the fifth concert at the venue. Tickets will go on sale next Wednesday at 10 a.m. EDT for pre-sale, with general sale following on October 17 at 10 a.m. EDT. WNDU
- ➤ Notre Dame’s K-pop dance club ASCEND is hosting its first festival at the Hesburgh Library lawn tonight with music, dance and carnival fun; the free event starts at 7 p.m.—it includes performances by club members and guest groups from Indiana and Chicago. WVPE
- ➤ Country singer Luke Combs will perform at Notre Dame Stadium on April 18 as part of his My Kinda Saturday Night Tour—he will be joined by Dierks Bentley, Ty Myers, Jake Worthington and Thelma and James. Pre-sale tickets begin Oct. 15 at 10 a.m. while general sale starts on Oct. 17 via Ticketmaster, marking the fifth concert held at the stadium. 95.3 MNC
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ South Bend—Elkhart Regional Partnership released its first State of the Region report today, compiling data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis and other agencies to show steady population growth, higher education levels, and increased new construction. The report signals progress and challenges — showing momentum for future prosperity. Michiana Business News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students at Our Lady of Hungary grade school celebrated the annual Extra Yard for Teachers initiative on Oct. 9 — an event that honored teachers with a day of special school activities. WNDU
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Braun’s funding cuts to the early childhood voucher program forced local care centers to lower reimbursement rates and close 45 centers last month, leaving over 1,500 families on waiting lists and enrollment down. A panel at the St. Joseph County Public Library discussed these impacts and teacher challenges, noting studies that show a 7-to-1 return on investment in quality early education. WVPE
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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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