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Mishawaka
Wednesday, February 18th, 2026
Good morning, Mishawaka. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Wawasee 250 committee met on Tuesday, Feb. 17 to plan a semiquincentennial celebration in downtown Syracuse on Sunday, June 28 to mark America’s 250th anniversary and avoid the busy July 4 weekend. The day will feature a church service, car show, food vendors, live entertainment and kids’ bounce houses with Main Street closed for the event. InkFreeNews
- ➤ Special Olympics Indiana invites community members to take the Polar Plunge on Saturday, Feb. 28 at Four Winds Field. Registration starts at 10:30 a.m. at the Source Bank Performance Center (a costume contest will follow), and participants must raise at least $125 to support year-round programs. 95.3 MNC
- ➤ Potawatomi Zoo broke its attendance record with nearly 410,000 visitors in 2025, almost doubling its numbers from 2019 and boosting its conservation efforts. It will welcome a new rhino in March + open a $5.5 million Big Cat Tracks exhibit at the end of summer. InkFreeNews
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Melting snowbanks are releasing dirt, road salt and pollutants into air and water, raising regional air quality alerts. Local health officials say distinguishing respiratory issues from viral symptoms is proving challenging as this seasonal shift continues. WNDU
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Officials are moving forward with the Microsoft Data Center proposal in Granger as a public panel will discuss environmental and water resource impacts at Harris Branch Library on Elm Road Wednesday night at 5:30 p.m. Professor Jan Cervelli and county economic development officials will address community concerns for responsible growth. WNDU
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Prevent Child Abuse St. Joseph County launched a public service announcement with billboards and Facebook ads to urge parents to have infants sleep on their backs in a crib or bassinet without pillows, blankets, or toys (a guideline aimed at reducing sleep deaths seen over the past three years). WVPE
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Noah Coughlan is running through Michiana on his fifth cross country Run for America tribute for unity — he has covered 43 states while carrying a historic American flag flown by the Air Force and has seven states left on a nearly nine-month journey. WNDU
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Aurinko Ballet: Cinderella Ballet
7:30 p.m. — The Lerner Theatre — $20 – $35 — Experience highlights from the enchanting Cinderella ballet alongside contemporary dance performances.
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South Bend Comic & Collector Con – Mishawaka Edition
10 AM – 5 PM — Mishawaka High School — Admission varies — Dive into a world of comics, collectibles, and all things geeky at this vibrant fan convention.
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