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Mishawaka, Indiana Patch AM: a 5 min read

Good day Mishawaka! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What should come next for the St. Joseph River’s hydro facilities?
  • Mishawaka schedules meeting on proposed utility charges and service terms
  • “Godspell” and holiday lights headline this week's area outings

Also on today's calendar: Holiday Craft Fair and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A couple of showers; cooler, with a high of 58 and low of 40 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cooler with showers around, temps: high: 48, low: 30.
  • Friday: Showers of rain and snow, with a high of 43 and low of 29 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. I&M planning open houses regarding hydroelectric facilities in Berrien Springs, Buchanan (wsjm.com) — Residents can weigh in on the future of three St. Joseph River hydroelectric facilities at an I&M open house in Mishawaka on Nov. 12. The drop-in session runs from 6 to 8 p.m. at Ironworks Event Center, 414 N. Hill St., with opportunities to ask questions and discuss river use, recreation and community priorities.
   

2. Informational Meeting Regarding Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-40 Repealing & Replacing Certain Terms, Conditions & Non- Recurring Charges for Mishawaka Utilities Water, Wastewater & Electric Utilities (in.gov) — Mishawaka utility customers can learn about proposed changes to service terms, conditions and nonrecurring charges at a Dec. 3 informational meeting. The Common Council’s Budget & Finance Committee will meet at 6 p.m. in City Hall’s council chambers, 100 Lincoln Way West, to discuss the proposal covering water, wastewater and electric utilities.
   

3. What events are happening in the South Bend area from Nov. 9 to 15? (southbendtribune.com) — Bethel University brings “Godspell” to Mishawaka Nov. 11–14, with evening and matinee performances and tickets priced at $15–$25. The musical, based on the Gospel of Matthew, is among this week's area outings, which also include holiday lights opening Nov. 13 at South Bend's Four Winds Field.
   

4. Want to help a child this holiday season? CASA needs gifts. (southbendtribune.com) — Mishawaka residents can help supply holiday gifts for roughly 450 children served by St. Joseph County’s CASA program, with donations accepted through Dec. 1. New, unwrapped gifts for teenagers and older children are especially needed. Mishawaka collection sites are listed without addresses in the report, but organizer Amanda Buchholz can provide details at 574-233-2272.
   

5. 'My mom's gonna kill me': Indiana man loses dentures and his search to find them (abc57.com) — Mishawaka resident Mike Weirich is retracing his Saturday celebrations after losing his dentures following Notre Dame’s win over Miami. He thinks they fell out while he cheered outside his sister’s Mishawaka home, and his wife’s Facebook appeal has drawn attention. He’s offering homemade lasagna and adult beverages to whoever returns them.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Another happy customer on a cleanup!
    Now they can enjoy the peace on their dock looking out on the St Joseph River views. (Nextdoor Mishawaka/South Bend)
  • Hello… so I take care of children in my home.
    No vouchers! If anyone looking for a sitter I start at 6am till 6pm. Prices vary. Contact me…. Have 2 openings left. (Nextdoor Milburn Blvd)
  • Lids, Inc. posted a job opening for 5319 - Assistant Store Manager PT in Mishawaka. Apply here.
  • Sam's Club posted a job opening for Freezer, Cooler and Deli Stocker Associate in Mishawaka. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mishawaka here.

Ok Mishawaka! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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