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Monday, April 6th, 2026

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Good morning, Mishawaka. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 6th of April.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Food Bank of Northern Indiana is hosting mobile food distributions at drive-through sites for households in need. Starting today at Trinity Lutheran Church in Culver, the schedule extends in April to Westville, Warsaw, Wakarusa, South Bend, Knox and La Porte with pre-boxed items available while supplies last.  95.3 MNC

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • Crews have been containing a natural gas leak at the intersection of East 12th Street and Industrial Drive since Friday as the fire department and utility workers restrict access and residents report gas odors.  95.3 MNC

CULTURE NEWS

  • Today, local communities celebrate Dyngus Day with lively events showcasing Polish traditions—featuring food, live music and dancing at venues like DeAmicis Italian Club in Mishawaka and several locations in South Bend.  95.3 MNC

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Marian High School and the Diocese announced an independent review of the boys’ basketball program after a reported battery incident during a March 10 practice, which led to the firing of head coach Robb Berger and charges against former player Demetrius Jackson.  95.3 MNC

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • NIPSCO announced it will freeze utility disconnections until May 15 to help customers handle rising costs — the company urges those in need to check online for payment assistance options.  WNDU

SPORTS NEWS

  • Mishawaka native Markus Burton (a two-time all-conference guard and Penn High School alum) will enter the transfer portal Tuesday, leaving Notre Dame after sharing a thank-you message on Instagram with his coaches and teammates.  WNDU

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sat, 4/25/26

    View event

REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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