Mishawaka Local News – Sunday, December 21st, 2025

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Sunday, December 21st, 2025

Good morning, Mishawaka. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 21st of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

➤ The Locked In Our Hearts Initiative will deliver handwritten Christmas cards on Christmas morning to incarcerated residents at the St. Joseph County Jail. South Bend youth and community partners expanded the program — originally started in 2019 by Aja Hill and her two children — to offer hope during the holidays. WNDU

ACCIDENTS NEWS

➤ US 20 is closed in both directions from SR 5 to SR 9 after a crash on Saturday, Dec. 20; police advise drivers to avoid the area until crews clear the roadway & confirm it is safe to reopen. WSBT

BUSINESS NEWS

➤ University Park Mall saw heavy foot traffic on Saturday as local families shopped for last-minute holiday gifts. Mall management noted the surge was part of nationwide Super Saturday trends & forecasts suggest more post-Christmas activity. WNDU

SPORTS NEWS

➤ Former Notre Dame right tackle Aamil Wagner, a team captain (who played a key role on the offensive line), declared for the NFL Draft last night. His decision marks an important step toward a future in professional football. WNDU

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