Thursday, December 19th, 2024
Good morning, Mishawaka. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 'Bears in the Air' program delivered 2,600 teddy bears to local hospitals to comfort pediatric patients, funded by community and corporate donations. WSBT
- ➤ Saint Joseph Community Health and Well-Being collaborates with the Food Bank of Northern Indiana and Trinity Health to provide a mobile food pantry in Mishawaka, offering essential food resources to families during the holidays. ABC57
- ➤ Mishawaka Fire Department Station #2 introduces a baby box for anonymous, safe surrender of infants, with Mayor Dave Wood officiating the dedication. City of Mishawaka
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Mishawaka Police are investigating a crash on Lincoln Way with no injuries reported. WNDU
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Four students in St. Joseph County have been awarded the 2025 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship for full-tuition and book stipends at any Indiana college of their choice. 95.3 MNC
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Alternatives to harmful ice-melting salts protect pets' health during winter, as recommended by the Michiana Humane Society. WSBT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Mishawaka's Liam Bauschke placed 29th at the Foot Locker National High School Cross Country Championships in San Diego. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ Notre Dame women's basketball moved into the top 5 of both USA Today Sports Coaches and Associated Press polls, reaching No. 4 and No. 3 respectively, after victories against No. 2 Connecticut and Eastern Michigan. South Bend Tribune
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.
~ Maya Angelou
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