Thursday, October 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Mishawaka. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ South Bend Community School Corporation approved the sale of the Marquette School building—set to become a neighborhood center for local residents. WNDU
- ➤ Families with loved ones at Highland Cemetery are upset after personal items and decorations like flowers and angel statues were removed from graves without notice. The cemetery’s owners said they removed breakable items—items that posed risks to team members and equipment—to protect workers, a move families call disrespectful. WNDU
- ➤ County officials broke ground for Anderson Trail County Park in Granger on Wednesday afternoon on a 115-acre site east of Beech Road on Anderson Road. Phase one of the construction will include digging ponds and planting natural grasses, with a temporary opening expected next spring if water levels allow. WSBT
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Caterpillar announced at its Lafayette facility that Indiana will receive up to $5M for training workers as part of its $100M workforce pledge + Gov. Mike Braun said the investment shows strength in Indiana’s business climate and noted that more pledges for workforce upskilling will come soon. InkFreeNews
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Jeff Lakin, a Channel Seed agronomist in northwest Indiana, said corn stalk quality remains average but some fields show brittle stalks that risk falling after recent winds, urging farmers to harvest these areas quickly. He noted that soybean harvest is nearly complete while corn is only halfway finished—full elevators are causing small delays. 95.3 MNC
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Notre Dame and Beacon Health System signed a five-year agreement to create a committee that will speed up research in maternal care, trauma treatment and oncology + Beacon Health System Chief Operating Officer Mark Brett said the new plan will help attract more doctors for research and improve care over time. WVPE
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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - In Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Morris Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of Harry Potter with the South Bend Symphony Orchestra performing the score live alongside the film.
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Euchre Game Fun Day
5 PM — Battell Community Center — $2 entry, nickel a set — Enjoy a fun day of cards with friends and snacks.
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IDEA Foot Chase 5K/10K
12:30-4:30 p.m. — Central Park — $35-$45 — Lace up for a family-friendly run benefiting the Indiana Drug Enforcement Association while enjoying the scenic Riverwalk paths.
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Swan Lake
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Morris Performing Arts Center — Suitable for ages 3+ — Experience the enchanting world of ballet with Tchaikovsky’s celebrated Swan Lake performed by international stars.
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Logan Ramey's Tribute to Elvis and Friends
7-11 p.m. — Holiday Inn Mishawaka Conference Center — Call for ticket information — Celebrate the music of Elvis, Tom Jones, and Marilyn Monroe in a night of nostalgia and entertainment.
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