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Thursday, March 19th, 2026
Good morning, Mishawaka. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Mishawaka Fieldhouse opened its new Performance Recovery Lounge yesterday to help athletes recover and train. Local partners Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center and Mind Over Matter Fitness supported the event (former Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book highlighted its benefits) and the facility is available for all fieldhouse users. WSBT
- ➤ The Potawatomi Zoo opens for the 2026 season on March 28 after a members only preview on March 27. It will offer spring hours from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through May and extended summer hours from 7 p.m. beginning June 1, season events include Zoo Luminate starting April 22. 95.3 MNC
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices across Indiana surged yesterday with regular fuel averaging nearly $3.80 per gallon and even higher in northwest and north-central counties – experts warn the rise may continue due to ongoing international supply issues. InkFreeNews
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Notre Dame announced that starting next school year, families earning under $150,000 will pay zero tuition while those with incomes below $200,000 will receive aid covering half of tuition, fees, housing and food — ensuring access for admitted students. WVPE
- ➤ Hundreds of fifth graders gathered on Wednesday at Mishawaka Fieldhouse for LOGAN Nose-On Disability Awareness Day to learn about accessibility and support for classmates with disabilities. The community will meet again on March 25 for the annual fundraiser (which supports LOGAN’s mission). WNDU
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ SNAP recipients in Indiana cannot use benefits on sugary drinks, candy, gum & mints starting Jan. 1, and local merchants have until April 1 to update systems to meet the new guidelines. Retailers statewide are adapting their checkout systems to avoid federal penalties. InkFreeNews
- ➤ Officials in St. Joseph County approved a memorandum of understanding on March 17 with Microsoft and Mishawaka to kick off early planning for a data center campus near Bittersweet and Cleveland Roads in Granger; construction is set to begin in late April while some residents raised concerns about environmental impact. InkFreeNews
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ During Problem Gambling Awareness Month, the Hoosier Lottery offers Positive Play digital tools to help players stay in control— including a player health screening and financial resources. Executive Director Sarah Taylor discussed the tools during her WNDU interview. WNDU
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Marcus Freeman said Notre Dame's new players will embrace the 'Leave No Doubt' motto in spring practice + build a shared identity despite not experiencing last season's playoff snub firsthand. WNDU
- ➤ Notre Dame junior guard Hannah Hidalgo earned AP All-America Second Team honors Wednesday after two previous first-team selections, and she will face Fairfield in Saturday's NCAA Tournament opener at Value City Arena in Columbus. WNDU
- ➤ The South Bend Cubs will debut $48M renovations on opening day, March 27 at Four Winds Field (featuring a four-story party deck, event suite, and new signage) as the team gears up for the season. WSBT
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Święconka - Polish Easter Celebration
12-6 p.m. — St. Joseph Young Men's Society — Open to the public — Celebrate Polish Easter traditions with food blessing, family activities, and authentic dishes.
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