Daily
Mishawaka
Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Mishawaka. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 3rd of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Families gathered outside The Inn at Saint Mary’s on Tuesday night for the annual Christmas tree lighting that marked the start of the holiday season. The decorated tree featured ornaments and lights while children brought letters to Santa—adding to the festive spirit. WNDU
- ➤ The U93 Radiothon raised funds on Tuesday in an 11-hour event at U93 to support Ronald McDonald House Charities of Michiana by recruiting monthly donors who pledged $25 to help families at Beacon Children's Hospital. This sixth annual event provided ongoing support for families whose children receive treatment at the hospital. WNDU
- ➤ On Tuesday, December 2, the Logan Center held a Giving Tuesday fundraiser that doubled donations to help build a group home in Mishawaka for eight people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. A Portillo's fundraiser—where 20% of sales were donated—boosted the center's project funding. WSBT
- ➤ The St. Joseph County Humane Society raised more than $15,000 on Giving Tuesday to support its shelter and animal care programs—Executive Director Genny Brown thanked the community for every donation received. WSBT
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Value City Furniture will close its Mishawaka store on Grape Road after its parent company American Signature Inc. filed for bankruptcy—liquidation sales have started and the store will close once these sales are completed. WNDU
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Brian Frazier, a local businessman, invests in youth by giving high school students their first college tours and hands-on media training at Exposure Studios — a program run by his Frazier Kid Foundation. His efforts aim to show students skills in videography, photography, and editing so they can see beyond their own neighborhoods. WNDU
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Penn Township Fire Department is mourning longtime Assistant Chief John Snyder who passed away on Monday. He served many years at the department and had previously worked as a reporter at WSBT-TV in the 80s and 90s while his cause of death remains unknown. WNDU
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ South Bend Medical Foundation is asking for urgent blood donations as donor numbers drop during the holiday season — the foundation said O-negative blood is especially needed for emergencies. WNDU
- ➤ The American Heart Association advised using a smaller snow shovel when clearing snow to reduce heavy lifting and lower the risk of heart problems, especially for those over 45. Dr. Larry Markham — president of the AHA’s Indianapolis board — explained that lifting large amounts of snow increases blood pressure and strains the heart. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ U-93 wrapped up its annual Radiothon fundraiser on December 2nd to support Beacon Children’s Hospital, collecting donations to improve pediatric care. Local community members contributed to the event that aimed to bolster services for children. WNDU
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ College football tickets are available for five conference championships that will decide automatic bids to the playoffs—local fans can buy tickets for the Indiana vs. Ohio State game at Lucas Oil Stadium on Dec 6 at 8 p.m. ET while games in the SEC, Big 12, ACC, and AAC are also scheduled for this week. South Bend Tribune
-
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.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The only way out is through.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Mishawaka
Welcome to the Daily Mishawaka, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Mishawaka, Indiana community. If you like the Daily Mishawaka, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Mishawaka.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Mishawaka and across Indiana. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Mishawaka
A free Mishawaka community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailymishawaka.com/sitemap