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Thursday, December 4th, 2025
Good morning, Mishawaka. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 4th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local community members raised funds on Dec. 3 to help a South Bend man buy a new truck after his photo went viral (prompting quick support from neighbors). WNDU
- ➤ Local shelters in Michigan City and LaPorte report that more residents need warmth and support as cold weather hits; city officials + shelter leaders are teaming with local partners to boost services for those facing homelessness. WNDU
- ➤ An anonymous donor helped a Northern Indiana family reach its $30,000 goal for a diabetic-alert service dog for 5-year-old Maybel Lowry by covering all cost and travel expenses; the family now plans to share resources with others (for Type 1 diabetes support). The donation was confirmed earlier this week. WVPE
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Mishawaka’s Winterfest will bring family fun on Saturday with ice skating, tree lighting, inflatables, food trucks, ice carving and a holiday market at Ironworks Plaza from 5 to 8:30 p.m. The parade will start at 5:30 at city hall (road closures begin around 4) and a drone show will follow after dark. 95.3 MNC
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Notre Dame football signed 27 recruits on early National Signing Day, marking a historic top-five class with no decommits. This achievement may boost team performance for local sports fans. WNDU
- ➤ Notre Dame fell from No.9 to No.10 in the latest Football Playoff rankings, leaving coach Marcus Freeman unsure as final rankings will be revealed Sunday afternoon. WNDU
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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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