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Thursday, December 11th, 2025
Good morning, Mishawaka. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 11th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mishawaka police officers joined more than 70 children at Meijer on Grape Road for the annual Christmas with a Cop event Wednesday night; the event featured a catered meal (provided by Mission BBQ) to brighten the holiday season. WNDU
- ➤ As winter intensifies, Indiana 211 offers safe, warm shelters as a key local resource, and residents can call 2-1-1 or text their ZIP Code to 898-211 (or search online at IN211.org) for updated locations and hours. 95.3 MNC
- ➤ The Kosciusko Kettleheads Homebrew Club donated $1,353 in cash and gift cards to Combined Community Services during its annual Christmas meeting on Saturday, Dec. 6; club member Mark Jackson handed the gift bag to CCS representative Ami Pitt. InkFreeNews
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Mishawaka-based Insulation Components launched its new TriLok Pipe Shield, designed to secure pipes with a three-point retention system to help contractors avoid failures + reduce downtime. The product installs with standard tools and no welding to lower labor and safety risks. Michiana Business News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Northern Indiana Regional Development Authority approved a new arts and culture plan to boost funding and community events in Elkhart, Marshall and St. Joseph counties. The plan — adopted last month — aims to support artist programs, festivals and venue improvements while helping local groups secure state funds. WVPE
- ➤ A wood artist from Wisconsin is creating a custom Leprechaun installation for the Notre Dame basketball program to fuse art and sports with modern storytelling. The project, announced on Dec. 10, brings a fresh visual narrative to the team. WNDU
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Indiana Kids Belong presented the story of Jayden, a very active teen whose efforts boost local youth engagement + community spirit. His journey shows how involvement helps Mishawaka teens thrive. WNDU
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mayflower Road Bridge has reopened this week after a delay by county officials. Crews applied a temporary patch due to an issue with an approach (the bridge will close in the spring for about two weeks to finish repairs). WSBT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A study released on Dec. 10 shows that Indiana’s drug overdose rate stands at 32.41 per 100,000 residents, above the 31.51 national rate, with 1,699 deaths linked to opioids recorded over the past year. Health experts warn that more funding and awareness are needed as the holiday season may bring heightened risks for local communities (including Mishawaka). 95.3 MNC
- ➤ The South Bend Medical Foundation urgently needs O-negative blood to support patients, and local donors are encouraged to help as the foundation continues its drive today. WNDU
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A dayslong heat outage at Karl King Tower has renewed tenant concerns about longstanding neglect by TreeTop Development in the building where residents & seniors have feared reporting issues. Portage Township Trustee Jason Critchlow said city inspectors visited the 12 story building, but residents still await full heat restoration. WVPE
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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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