Good morning, Mishawaka.

New parents in Mishawaka can shop Black Friday deals for essential baby items as Walmart offers 20% off Pampers diaper packs, Target sells Cloud Island baby clothes at up to 40% off, and Amazon reduces prices on Stokke Trip Trap high chairs by 20% – Gunamuna marks 50% off swaddles and Crate & Barrel offers up to 50% off strollers, with sales continuing through Cyber Week.

A highly pathogenic avian flu outbreak in northern Indiana has resulted in over 60 barns being quarantined in LaGrange and Elkhart counties—DNA tests confirmed that human activity is spreading the virus from farm to farm.

Farm families are urged to adopt strict biosecurity measures such as disinfecting equipment and clothing to slow the outbreak.

Boar’s Head cheese products were recalled after a supplier issued a Class One recall for potential Listeria contamination affecting items sold at Kroger stores in Indiana and Kentucky—customers are advised to discard any of these products they may have.

Freya is an energetic, nearly two-year-old Labradoodle who weighs about 50 pounds and knows basic commands—she is available for adoption through Pet Refuge in South Bend.

In October, the median home listing in St. Joseph County was $279,675—3% lower than in September and 17.8% higher than last October—with homes averaging 1,759 square feet sold at $151 per square foot and staying on the market for 44 days compared to the national median of 63 days.

The Notre Dame men’s basketball team fell to No. 3 Houston 66-56 in the consolation game of the Players Era Championship on Wednesday—Houston opened with a 26-4 run and withstood a late comeback attempt by the Irish.

The 60th Turkey Bowl will be held at Walker Field in South Bend—local teams are set to compete in the annual football event, with details such as start time still pending.

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.

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'.

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.