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Saturday, March 21st, 2026
Good morning, Mishawaka. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Activists, police and prosecutors gathered Friday at the Charles Martin Youth Center to denounce community violence. They urged adults to guide teens toward positive activities and break the cycle that affects homes, streets and businesses. WSBT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Cat lovers gather at the Century Center today for Midwest Meow Fest, featuring cat-themed vendors, rescue groups, and a keynote by author Hannah Shaw at 11 a.m. Hosted by The Cat Lady Café + Humane Society of St. Joseph County, visitors can meet adoptable cats. WNDU
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Starting this fall, Notre Dame will cover at least half tuition for students in families earning under $200,000 and provide free tuition for those with incomes below $150,000 (additional aid may cover housing, fees, and food for lower-income families). WSBT
- ➤ A state audit covering July 2022 to June 2023 found internal control issues and missing documentation at South Bend Community Schools — district leaders are working on corrective actions that may take years to implement. 95.3 MNC
- ➤ Severe storms over the weekend damaged the Five Star Life Summit campus by destroying a greenhouse — a key part of student learning that supports spring programs. Campus leaders are relocating classes and asking the community for donations to cover the losses. 95.3 MNC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ivy Tech Community College receives a governance update + a new law prioritizes workforce training and employer demand, with changes to board roles taking effect July 1. InkFreeNews
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The South Bend Cubs unveiled major upgrades to Four Winds Field as part of a $48 million renovation that features a new top deck, 12 luxury suites, expanded seating for 10,500, and a 20,000 sqft event center with a ballroom + rooftop bar. The Cubs will open the season at home on April 3 against the Quad Cities River Bandits. 95.3 MNC
- ➤ Grace College's Lancers defeated Cumberlands (Ky.) 82-74 on Friday to advance to the NAIA quarterfinals. They will face either LSU-Shreveport or Ave Maria today at 6 p.m. ET. WNDU
- ➤ Notre Dame women's basketball begins its NCAA Tournament game today at 2 p.m. against Fairfield on ESPN. The team improved its record to 22 to 10 after a nine game winning run when senior KK Bransford returned from a two month injury. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ Notre Dame football began spring practice on Friday, March 20, as players prepared for the upcoming season. The training marks a renewed effort to boost team performance in local competitions. WNDU
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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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