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In today's newsletter:

  • How a legally blind cook powers South Bend’s food rescue mission
  • How a tense Mishawaka hostage standoff ended with SWAT entry
  • Simple tweaks that make South Bend holiday gatherings sensory-friendly

Also on today's calendar: The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - South Bend, IN.

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Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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📰 News we're reading

• A Sense of Service: South Bend food rescue worker with visual impairment inspires others (wndu.com) — A legally blind prep cook at South Bend’s Cultivate Food Rescue is commuting over an hour each way to help prepare rescued food for the community, inspiring coworkers and volunteers with his determination. Beyond cracking eggs and chopping vegetables, he advocates for others as vice president of the National Federation of the Blind of Michiana and plans to keep serving until retirement.
   

• Multiple confinement, other charges filed in hostage stand-off (southbendtribune.com) — A Mishawaka man faces multiple criminal confinement and stalking charges after an hours-long hostage standoff on Conner Drive that drew Mishawaka police and the St. Joseph County Metro SWAT Team. According to South Bend Police and prosecutors, officers ultimately entered the home, exchanged gunfire with the suspect, freed the final hostage, and transported the suspect to Memorial Hospital in critical condition.
   

• How to deal with overwhelming stimulation during the Holidays (wsbt.com) — With the holidays in full swing in South Bend, local coverage is highlighting how noise, lights, and crowds can overwhelm children with autism or sensory sensitivities. A therapist from Hopebridge shares practical tips like preparing kids and relatives in advance, using headphones or sunglasses, and creating quiet spaces so families can enjoy gatherings with less stress.
   

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