Good morning, Mishawaka.

Residents across the region will take part in a variety of Easter events in the coming days; local gatherings include family egg hunts and fun activities.

In Mishawaka, the Community Easter Party and Egg Hunt at 437 E Dragoon Trail is set for 9:30 AM—11 AM, while nearby cities hold events on April 11th, April 12th, and April 19th.

Families enjoyed a hands-on farm experience at St. Joseph County Ag days this past weekend, where they fed chickens, petted horses, and learned how the farming industry works & how local volunteers educate children about agriculture.

Today the Tribune named students from Mishawaka High and John Adams High as nominees for Student of the Week and readers can vote as often as they like until noon on Thursday, April 10.

A report on the winner and remaining nominees will appear online on Friday morning and in Monday's print edition.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service said Johnsonville recalled over 22,600 pounds of cheddar bratwurst that may contain hard plastic — products produced on February 5 and sold in Indiana and nine other states should be thrown away or returned.

After winning a state championship with a 56—52 win over Indianapolis Crispus Attucks on Saturday, Saint Joseph now leads the South Bend Tribune Boys Basketball All-Area Team.

Senior Chase Konieczny was named Player of the Year and head coach Eric Gaff was named Coach of the Year—highlighting the Huskies' key playoff performances.

Indiana women's basketball landed a commitment from former Arkansas guard Phoenix Stotijn — a Netherlands native with international experience — on Sunday night as she joins a transfer class to rebuild a roster with only one returning starter.

Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman praised third-year linebacker Drayk Bowen—formerly Indiana Mr. Football at Andrean High School—for showing strong leadership on the team.

Open House at 22 Barberry Drive

2-4 p.m. — 22 Barberry Drive — Free entry — Explore this charming bi-level home in a sought-after school district with plenty of amenities.