Thursday, April 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Mishawaka. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Camp Mack in Milford received a $2.6M grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to fund a new master facility plan that improves accessibility, building on a $1M grant awarded in Dec. 2025. InkFreeNews
- ➤ Indiana Kids Belong shared Rocky's story, identifying him as an active child in need of a loving home. His profile aims to inspire local families to consider providing him that care. WNDU
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Lapel have reported brown tap water since last November when bath water turned red, and despite state and federal funding programs to upgrade aging systems, local officials have not yet provided a lasting fix, leaving families worried and reliant on bottled water and filters. InkFreeNews
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Crews will begin work next Monday at the intersection of Vistula Road and Oakley Avenue for the Oakley Avenue reconstruction project. Lincolnway East will have traffic reduced to one lane between Vistula and Orange and Campbell Street closed for utility work between 7th and 8th, with construction ending June 1. WNDU
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman said his current team is the closest he has coached as spring practices build unity ahead of the Blue-Gold Game in a few weeks. He credited returning captains (a first under his leadership) with keeping conflicts on the field. WNDU
- ➤ At Notre Dame spring practice yesterday, coach Marcus Freeman said the team stayed focused and avoided complacency by using the motto 'Leave No Doubt' to guide their training ahead of upcoming games. WNDU
- ➤ Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman said his current squad is the closest team he has had, praising the players' strong leadership in overcoming conflict during recent spring practice. He noted the comments came as the team faced growing challenges ahead of the upcoming season. 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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World Ballet Company - Cinderella
7-10 p.m. — The Lerner Theatre — $54.90 – $103.90 — Experience a magical ballet rendition of the classic fairy tale with a dazzling cast and enchanting choreography.
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