🌱 Who just received the first keys at Mishawaka’s new Troop Town?

Good morning Mishawaka! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Who just received the first keys at Mishawaka’s new Troop Town?
• How lake effect snow turned Mishawaka’s Toll Road exit dangerous
• Why Mishawaka’s own Terry Elkins earned Student of the Week honors

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Not as cold, becoming breezy, with a high of 35 and low of 31 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 38, low: 32.
• Thursday: Winds becoming strong; rain, with a high of 45 and low of 18 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

1. First veteran moves into Mishawaka's Troop Town (wsbt.com) — Mishawaka’s new Troop Town veteran village has welcomed its first resident, a formerly homeless U.S. Army veteran, and is now working to fill its remaining seven tiny homes. Created by local veterans, the project offers stable housing and support to those who served. Organizers are urging residents to refer any veterans facing homelessness so the community can be full by mid-next year.
   

2. Lake effect snow causes multiple accidents on Toll Road and I-94 (wsbt.com) — Lake effect snow led to a crash injuring one person near the Mishawaka Exit 83 on the Toll Road, as slide-offs and accidents were reported across northern Indiana highways. Authorities also handled several non-injury crashes in LaPorte and Porter counties tied to icy roads and poor visibility.
   

3. Mishawaka's Terry Elkins is The Tribune's high school Student of the Week for Dec. 8 (southbendtribune.com) — A Mishawaka High School student, Terry Elkins, has been voted the South Bend Tribune’s Student of the Week for Dec. 8, earning praise for his kindness and support of classmates with disabilities. The feature highlights his everyday actions in Mishawaka classrooms, alongside another regional honoree from NorthWood High School.
   

4. Granger ice cream parlor and Mishawaka family celebrate Christmas with festive displays (wndu.com) — A longtime Mishawaka family Christmas light display is brightening the season one last time while collecting hats, gloves, and donations for the Center for the Homeless. The Blasko family’s elaborate setup, assembled since September, aims to raise over $10,000 this year. Meanwhile, Granger’s Paddy Shack ice cream parlor is drawing winter crowds with festive decorations and holiday specials.
   

📸 Around Mishawaka

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Mishawaka

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 19

• Craig Turner at Mishawaka Public House
  Mishawaka Public House, 330 Ironworks Ave, Mishawaka
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday December 20

• Luminary Walk at the Res
  The Mishawaka Res , 13950 Scout Lane , Mishawaka
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• Redevelopment Commission Special Meeting
  St. Joseph County, IN Calendar , 227 W. Jefferson Blvd , South Bend
  9:00 am
• Winter Wonderland Ornament Hunt
  St. Joseph County, IN Calendar South Bend, IN 46601
  10:00 am
• Area Plan Commission Meeting
  St. Joseph County, IN Calendar , 227 W. Jefferson Blvd , South Bend
  3:30 pm
• Board of Commissioners Meeting
  St. Joseph County, IN Calendar , 227 W. Jefferson Blvd , South Bend
  6:00 pm
• ON TOUR: Notre Dame, IN
  University Hair Stylist , LaFortune , Student Center (LaFortune) , Notre Dame
  7:30 pm

Wednesday December 17

• St. Joseph County Board of Health Meeting
  St. Joseph County, IN Calendar , 227 W. Jefferson Blvd. 4th Floor Council Chambers , South Bend
  4:30 pm

Thursday December 18

• Plat Committee Meeting
  St. Joseph County, IN Calendar , 227 W. Jefferson Blvd , South Bend
  8:30 am

Saturday December 20

• Santa Brunch at Bar Louie
  Bar Louie - Granger , 7320 Aspect Dr , Mishawaka
  11:00 am
• Unquiet Eddy
  Cheers Bar and Grill , 103 S Dixie Way , South Bend
  7:00 pm

Sunday December 21

• Winter Solstice Hike
  St. Joseph County, IN Calendar , 50651 Laurel Road , South Bend
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Does anyone know of places to move into that allows husky’s?
  Everywhere I have looked said that they don’t allow huskies. (Nextdoor Twin Branch)
• Hello.
  I am looking for a reasonable and reliable dash camera for my car. Does anyone have suggestions on what works the best? (Nextdoor Mishawaka South)

• ASM Global posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Mishawaka. Apply here.
• Workbox Staffing posted a job opening for Assembler/Kit Laborer in Mishawaka. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mishawaka here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don't know, but April May!
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