Good morning, Mishawaka.

University Park Mall hosted the Caring Bunny event Sunday for kids with special needs and pets, and today Mishawaka Penn Harris Public Library offers Storytime with Bunny from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. with stories, snacks, and giveaways.

The Lakeshore Bourbon Fest raised funds on Mar.

22 for Rabbit Angels Rabbit Rescue (a Michigan non-profit that re-houses domestic rabbits) to support ongoing rescue efforts in the region.

The YMCA of Greater Michiana hosted a poolside Easter egg hunt where kids exchanged colorful eggs for prizes; the Benton Harbor-St. Joseph YMCA will hold its hunt Tuesday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. for $5 for members and $10 for nonmembers (children 7 and under and non-swimmers must be accompanied by an adult).

University of Notre Dame will expand its undergraduate financial aid starting in the 2026–27 academic year, covering full tuition for families earning below $150,000 and additional costs for lower incomes.

The program aims to remove cost barriers so more promising students can attend.

The Tribune asks readers to vote for Student of the Week from NorthWood and Mishawaka High; voting is open until noon on Thursday, March 26 & the nominees’ story appears Friday and in Monday’s print edition.

Today, the Bypass is reduced to one eastbound lane between US-31 and Ironwood for sound barrier wall work, with crews continuing work (weather permitting) until the project finishes by the weekend.

Today, the South Bend Tribune named five prep players to its first-team All-Area girls' basketball roster for the 2025-26 season, led by Lily Scholl of Northridge who scored a career-high 42 in key games.

Second- and third-team honorees from local schools were also announced.

All-American guards Hannah Hidalgo of Notre Dame and Jaloni Cambridge of Ohio State will face off in the 2026 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament at 4 p.m. ET today at the Schottenstein Center in Columbus, marking their first collegiate head-to-head contest after previously playing together on USA Basketball's FIBA U17 team.

Notre Dame's men's fencing team clinched the 2026 national championship on Mar.

22 after Jonathon Hamilton-Meikle delivered the decisive touch at the national tournament held near campus.

Notre Dame opened spring practice last Friday as tight end Ty Washington, a transfer from Arkansas, stepped into a leadership role after Eli Raridon left for the NFL+ the Blue-Gold Game is set for Saturday, April 25 at Notre Dame Stadium.

Rece Davis, host of ESPN's College Gameday, recalled his long working relationship with the late Lou Holtz in a conversation with ABC57.

He shared key lessons learned over 20 years on the College Football Final show (a highlight program) that underscored Holtz's lasting impact on college football.

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.