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Mishawaka
Thursday, November 20th, 2025
Good morning, Mishawaka. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 20th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Ezra, a 17-year-old in foster care—he likes fishing, basketball and drawing—is looking for a family to adopt him before he turns 18. He dreams of working on race cars—his goal for a bright future—and hopes for a home that offers fun and structure. WNDU
- ➤ The South Bend Cubs are hosting their third annual food and toy drive for free ticket vouchers as fans drop off non-perishable food and new toys at the Cubs Den Team Store from November 18 through December 15—every four items donated earns a voucher for select home games in April. Donations support the Food Bank of Northern Indiana and St. Joseph County Toys for Tots, and a special meet-and-greet is planned on December 13 featuring team mascots Stu and Ivy plus U.S. Marine Corps members. 95.3 MNC
- ➤ The Potawatomi Zoo will host Gift of Lights next week—offering family rides, giraffe feeding and Santa visits along holiday displays. Admission is $14 for adults and $12 for children with lower rates for zoo members. WNDU
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Indiana Michigan Power faces pushback over its plan to add more than 3,000 megawatts of natural gas to power new Google and Amazon AI data centers—critics claim the buildout could cost customers over $7 billion, and the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission will decide on the proposal by year-end. 95.3 MNC
- ➤ Northwest Indiana farmers finished harvest with strong yields after a dry, warm season and technical agronomist Jason Harmon said that the fast drying grain helped secure a good crop. He added that innovative Preceon corn promises easier fungicide applications and Bayer Crop Science’s upcoming products will boost yield potential further—providing farmers with new opportunities. 95.3 MNC
- ➤ Indiana families will pay an average of $53 for a Thanksgiving dinner for 10 people, a 0.6% rise caused by higher produce prices and extra costs like transportation and labor—lower turkey prices help keep Indiana meals about 3% cheaper than the national average today. 95.3 MNC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ South Bend, St. Joseph County, and the Michiana Council of Governments are joining to form a new nonprofit that will manage a land bank program aimed at reducing over 300 vacant, delinquent properties and spurring affordable housing in blighted neighborhoods. The plan will be supported by a Lilly Endowment grant and city funding of $500,000 upfront—plus $300,000 each year for four years—to help create low-interest loans for home renovations. WVPE
- ➤ Due to a shortened holiday week, the city's Central Services Department will adjust leaf pick-up and residents must place their leaves at the curb by November 24th. The department will run a three-day service from November 24th to 26th—normal pick-up will resume the week of December 1st. City of Mishawaka
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Today, cancer patients, survivors, and advocates mark the American Cancer Society’s 49th Great American Smokeout, thanking lawmakers for standing up to Big Tobacco and urging Hoosiers to quit smoking—cigarette use has dropped 40 percent and Quit Now Indiana enrollments have risen 38 percent amid higher tobacco taxes. 95.3 MNC
- ➤ South Bend-based Beacon Health System has named Kira Carter-Robertson president of Elkhart General Hospital, effective Nov. 3 + she brings over twenty years of health care leadership experience to her new role. Michiana Business News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Markus Burton led Notre Dame with a season-high 25 points as the team overcame Bellarmine’s late rally for an 86-79 win on Wednesday night—turning a seven-point halftime lead into a 19-point advantage. The team will face No. 24 Kansas in Las Vegas on Monday—tipoff is set for 3:30 p.m. on TNT. WNDU
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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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