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Mishawaka, Indiana Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Mishawaka! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Northridge’s big win reshaped Mishawaka’s Northern Lakes title hopes
- Mishawaka-born Patric Farrell remembered for craftsmanship, faith, and family
Also on today's calendar: Common Council Meeting and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 73 and low of 64 degrees.
- Sunday: Occasional rain and a t-storm, temps: high: 68, low: 54.
- Monday: A couple of showers, with a high of 68 and low of 49 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Northridge football proves it's the real deal in NLC win over Concord (southbendtribune.com) — Mishawaka football fans will note their Cavemen are now 3-2 in Northern Lakes Conference play after a tight 22-21 win over NorthWood, setting up a key road game at Concord on Sept. 25. Northridge’s dominant 28-11 victory over Concord reshaped the league race, with Warsaw and Northridge now tied atop the standings and Mishawaka chasing at 2-1. 
• Patric O. Farrell (sooleader.com) — Mishawaka natives may remember Patric O. Farrell, who was born here in 1951 and spent his early childhood in town before his family moved to Minnesota. The longtime jeweler, classic car enthusiast, and devoted husband later settled on Drummond Island, Michigan, where he remained active in his church; services are planned in both Michigan and Willard, Ohio.
📸 Around Mishawaka
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Mishawaka Market →
Ironworks Plaza, 235 Ironworks Ave, Mishawaka
10:00 am
Sunday September 20
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Other local events
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Common Council Meeting →
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5:45 pm -
A Night Out in Mishawaka | Dinner with New Friends: Small Town Edition →
Restaurant of the Week, North Main Street, Mishawaka -
Board of Public Works Meeting →
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Board of Public Works Meeting. →
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North Woods Village Caregiver Support Group Mishawaka →
North Woods Village at Edison Lakes, 1409 E. Day Road, Mishawaka
1:00 pm -
Mishawaka Public House →
Mishawaka Public House, 330 Ironworks Ave., Mishawaka
6:00 pm -
Mish Fall Fest →
Ironworks Plaza, Mishawaka
6:30 pm -
Las Salseras Fundraiser Social →
Forever Dance Ballroom Studio, 4609 Grape Road, Mishawaka
Monday September 21
Tuesday September 22
Friday September 25
Saturday September 26
📣 Mishawaka Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Gameday Coffee with the Maritain Center →
Geddes Hall Coffee House, Notre Dame
9:30 am -
Rockne Locker Room Tours →
Rockne Gate at Notre Dame Stadium, 2010 Moose Krause Circle, Notre Dame
12:15 pm -
Pete's Pregame →
Sargento Auditorium at Jordan Hall of Science, 54605 Leahy Dr, Notre Dame
1:00 pm
Saturday September 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Been going there for years.
The service is always good, love all the Italian dishes & the ribs are fantastic. Don’t forget the homemade bread! (Nextdoor Blackberry Rd) - I live in an old house and I have a Yankee gutter that’s leaking.
I’m looking for someone who can come take a look at it and fix it. Any recommendations? (Nextdoor Southwest Mishawaka)
- Bethel University posted a job opening for Custodian - Full Time in Mishawaka. Apply here.
- Kroger posted a job opening for Online Grocery Pick-Up Clerk in Mishawaka. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mishawaka here.
🗞 Nearby News
Notre Dame
- Notre Dame on the small screen (ndsmcobserver.com)
- Faizah - Sidi - 2026-27 University of Notre Dame (nd.edu)
- Breaking down Notre Dame's water quality report (ndsmcobserver.com)
Granger
- New modern strength Pilates studio opens in Granger this weekend (wndu.com)
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: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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