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Mishawaka
Sunday, November 16th, 2025
Good morning, Mishawaka. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 16th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Members of the North Liberty community rallied on November 15 to try to stop the plan to demolish a century-old barn at Potato Creek State Park—organizers say the state claims the barn is unsafe and too costly to fix. Supporters like Annette Martin stress the barn is a key part of local history and they will continue to seek alternatives to save it. WSBT
- ➤ Community members rallied at Potato Creek State Park to ask officials to postpone demolition of a historic barn built in 1908—claiming that a delay is needed to review preservation plans. WNDU
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Miracle pop-up bar at Brassiere 23 in Mishawaka and Sippin’ Santa pop-up bar at The Exchange in South Bend will offer festive cocktails and creative decorations until the end of December — both venues aim to provide a cheerful place for families and friends to celebrate the holiday season. WSBT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation is projected to lose students from 10,754 this school year to 10,355 by 2035-2036 as fewer births and older residents staying in place widen the enrollment gap. Jerome McKibben of McKibben Demographic Research said similar trends affect other suburban districts—his forecast shows a slower decline after 2030 as younger families begin moving in. WVPE
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The WNDU 16 News Now GAMEDAY team offered keys to the game, picks, and player highlights for the Notre Dame at Pittsburgh matchup, noting that freshman safety Tae Johnson is compared to Fort Wayne star Jaylon Smith. Their analysis gives clear insight into game strategy for local fans—helping them understand what to expect from both teams. WNDU
- ➤ Last Saturday, Notre Dame women's soccer scored four goals for a 4-0 win over UIC at Alumni Stadium—freshman Tessa Knapp opened the scoring and junior Charlie Codd with sophomore Ellie Hodsden sealed the win. They will host Ohio State Thursday in the tournament's second round. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ No. 9 Notre Dame beat No. 22 Pittsburgh, 37-15, on Saturday afternoon after Malachi Fields scored two touchdowns and Jeremiyah Love ran for 147 yards on 23 carries+ the defense held Pittsburgh to 219 yards with four sacks and two interceptions returned for scores. The team will host Syracuse next Saturday with kickoff set for 3:30 p.m. WNDU
- ➤ Notre Dame freshman safety Tae Johnson—who is inspired by Fort Wayne native Jaylon Smith—recorded his first interception against Boise State and two picks against Boston College, and he will work on his run fits to be a complete safety. WNDU
- ➤ On Nov. 15, Notre Dame football won 37 to 15 over Pittsburgh, improving their record to 8 to 2—its defense secured a pick-six and limited Pitt on key downs to boost College Football Playoff hopes. South Bend Tribune
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Diabetes Nutrition Workshop
5-7 p.m. — HealthLinc Mishawaka — RSVP required — Learn to build a healthy plate while enjoying recipes and giveaways.
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Saint Nick Six
9:30-11:30 a.m. — Saint Joseph Grade School South Bend — Registration fees apply — Celebrate Saint Nicolas with a variety of fun runs for all ages and abilities.
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John Crist Stand-Up Comedy Show
7:00 – 8:30 PM — Morris Performing Arts Center — Tickets required — Enjoy the wit and humor of one of today's top stand-up comedians with his latest show 'Jokes For Humans'.
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