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Tuesday, March 24th, 2026
Good morning, Mishawaka. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mia is a three year old husky looking for her forever home as she is featured this week by the Humane Society of St. Joseph County at 2506 Grape Road in Mishawaka (call 574-255-4726 for adoption details). WNDU
- ➤ Community meals are scheduled across local venues with options from burgers to fish fry this week. Events in Galien + South Bend + Mishawaka + Lakeville run from March 26 to April 6 with ticket prices ranging from $4 to $20. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ Sinclair Broadcast Group and Disabled American Veterans join forces to recruit volunteer drivers to provide free rides for veterans to essential appointments. DAV Community Impact Day is set for April 4th so locals can help support those who served + make a direct impact in the community. WSBT
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ David Simon, the longtime mall king, died on March 22 after battling cancer; his son, Eli, will take over as CEO of Simon Property Group, which owns University Park Mall in Mishawaka — a key local property. South Bend Tribune
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Local gas stations in St. Joseph County charged $4.19 a gallon yesterday (the highest since 2022) as experts said a war in Iran has pushed up crude prices. WSBT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Activists and former councilman Henry Davis, Jr. (a local parent) urged the South Bend Community School Corporation to suspend athletic events with Penn High School over equity concerns for Black students. The group said the boycott should stay until safe conditions are met, and officials have not yet responded. 95.3 MNC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Over 100 residents gathered Monday evening outside St. Mark Missionary Church to oppose an extension of the Elkhart & Western railway along Capital Avenue; councilman Andy Rutten hosted the meeting as officials plan to extend the line from manufacturing to link Norfolk Southern (accessing ports) with Canadian National. WNDU
- ➤ The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission is hosting ten listening sessions from March 26 – April 22 to hear from customers facing high energy bills. Attendees are encouraged to bring their bills to local venues in La Porte, Syracuse, and other towns. 95.3 MNC
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday (Mar. 26), a panel in South Bend will discuss endometriosis as medical professionals and patients explain the condition affecting reproductive-aged women. WNDU
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Notre Dame women's basketball will face Vanderbilt in the Sweet Sixteen on Friday, Mar. 27 at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth as they rely on teamwork and a fresh start after losing key players. The upcoming game tests the team’s resilience as they seek their first Elite Eight since 2019. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ Notre Dame’s women beat Ohio State on Monday in Columbus plus the team advanced to the Sweet 16 with an 83 to 73 win, led by Hannah Hidalgo’s 26 points, 13 rebounds and eight steals. They will face the winner between Vanderbilt and Illinois on Friday. 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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