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Mishawaka
Tuesday, November 18th, 2025
Good morning, Mishawaka. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 18th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, North Liberty residents rallied to save the century-old Naragon barn at Potato Creek Park—arguing that its historical value is too important to lose. Organizer Eugene Matzat and former owner Annette Martin said that alternative renovation options have not been fully discussed. 95.3 MNC
- ➤ The Potawatomi Zoo will host multiple holiday events later this month—Gift of Lights will run from Nov. 28 through Dec. 28, a Black Friday Membership and Gift Shop Sale will take place on Nov. 28, and a family Crafting with Creatures event will be held on Nov. 29 featuring a zoo ambassador animal. WNDU
- ➤ Matt Russell from the Humane Society of St. Joseph County introduced Angel, a 1-year-old dog looking for a loving home at 2506 Grape Road in Mishawaka—call 574-255-4726 for adoption details. WNDU
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Perkins restaurant on State Road 933 is closing permanently after more than 30 years of service—its final day is November 30, though it will serve Thanksgiving meals. WNDU
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Tri Kappa has opened submissions for spring scholarships for college students across Indiana, offering $1,000 academic, key and fine arts awards as well as the Twanette Nutter Fleming Music Award—applications must be in by Feb 6 for the state program. The Warsaw Alpha Lambda Chapter also provides local scholarships, and interested students should contact scholarship chair Nicole Smith for more details. InkFreeNews
- ➤ Notre Dame President Rev. Robert Dowd met privately with Pope Leo XIV last Friday during a four-day trip to discuss how Catholic universities can serve the Church. He presented the Pope with a sculpture of St. John Henry Newman and left the meeting with the Pope’s blessing for continued efforts. WNDU
- ➤ Following the killing of founder Charlie Kirk, Indiana students joined Turning Point USA to engage in civil political discussions on campus—chapters at Purdue, IU Bloomington and IU Indianapolis have seen membership triple and are planning more events to promote free speech and balanced debate. Local student leaders say these discussions are helping foster open dialogue on key issues. South Bend Tribune
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love scored a 56-yard touchdown with a spin move that helped his team win 37-15 over Pittsburgh on Saturday. He finished the game with 147 yards and 14 touchdowns for the season—fans praised his move and said it improved his chance at the Heisman Trophy. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman said wide receiver Jaden Greathouse will miss the remaining regular season games to preserve his eligibility while he recovers from a hamstring/thigh injury—he is expected to return by December for a possible playoff run. Defensive tackle Gabriel Rubio is also set to return for postseason play. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ The Notre Dame Fighting Irish remain at No. 9 and the Indiana Hoosiers hold at No. 2 on the AP Top 25 after wins over Pittsburgh and Wisconsin+Indiana received eight first-place votes. The third College Football Playoff rankings will be released later today at 8:30 p.m.+Michigan stays at No. 18 after a close win over Northwestern. WNDU
- ➤ Notre Dame freshman tight end James Flanigan is showing improvement as coach Marcus Freeman praised his technique in three games; he will play one more regular season game to preserve his redshirt status—amid junior Cooper Flanagan’s injury, coaching decisions aim to balance his development with team needs. 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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Holiday Celebration at Victory Roll
2-8 p.m. — Victory Roll — Ticketed event — Celebrate the holidays with food, games, and festive activities for all ages.
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