Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of February.
Good morning, Mishawaka.
🏘️ Community
Corby's is hosting its 17th annual Mustache Bash to raise funds for Great Lakes Burn Camp for Kids, an organization that supports burn survivors.
🎭 Culture
Headstones at Potato Creek State Park mark one of Indiana’s earliest free Black communities, as Porter Rea Cemetery reveals roots from an integrated 19th-century settlement (St. Joseph County).
📰 Economy
Indiana Michigan Power announced its new Customer Benefits Plan (a measure to cut base rates and set up a benefits bank) to help stabilize costs amid rising energy concerns, with full details to be filed with the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission later this summer.
🏛️ Government
A renewed proposal for a railroad extension along Capital Avenue is under review by county commissioners as neighbors voice concerns over safety and budget issues (with questions raised about overlapping projects).
The plan was previously withdrawn due to public opposition.
Indiana’s Senate Bill 91 (extending needle exchange programs until July 2031) will restrict programs in six counties by requiring local ID and a one-for-one needle exchange.
The Senate approved the bill Wednesday and Gov. Mike Braun will review it.
Gov. Mike Braun signed new utility legislation that introduces levelized billing for eligible low-income customers and extends protections during extreme heat — changes begin after June 30 as utilities report quarterly performance reviews to the state oversight body.
State lawmakers passed a bill banning cell phone use in middle and high schools that now awaits Governor Mike Braun's signature; the law will require students to keep phones off or leave them at home during class.
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