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Tuesday, April 7th, 2026
Good morning, Mishawaka. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Malana Maher, CEO of ACOM, connects seniors, caregivers and local service providers through resource fairs and educational programs. The nonprofit, which started as a small networking group, now plans to add a senior center — a new space for community activities. InkFreeNews
- ➤ A unique donkey basketball game will be held soon to raise funds for River Valley Athletics. The event blends animals with hoops + supports local sports programs. WNDU
- ➤ Potawatomi Zoo is mourning Mary Jo, a 19-year-old bobcat euthanized Saturday. Mary Jo, rescued in 2007 after losing her mother to hunters, was known for her playful ways—fishing in her pond and chasing tennis balls—extending her life well beyond typical bobcat lifespans. 95.3 MNC
- ➤ This week’s 2nd Chance Pet is Jolene, a 10½-year-old pit mix seeking a furever home at the Humane Society of St. Joseph County at 2506 Grape Road in Mishawaka, and interested adopters can call (574-255-4726) for more details. WNDU
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Mayflower Road bridge between Fillmore and Edison Roads is closed for a month to replace an approach slab, and detours using US 20 + State Rd 2 remain in place for drivers. Construction started Monday and will continue until work is finished. WSBT
- ➤ INDOT announced that roadwork on Indiana 23 will begin April 8 from Wolf Street in North Liberty to Olive Street/Locust Road in South Bend — a full closure between U.S. 20/31 and Ireland Road will start late May as resurfacing continues through November. Drivers should allow extra time. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ After the Vistula and Oakley intersection closed Monday at 7:30 a.m. for the Oakley Avenue reconstruction project, drivers must use a detour along Ballard Avenue as westbound Lincolnway is reduced to one lane until work ends by June 1, weather permitting. WSBT
- ➤ Northern Indiana Public Service Co. announced Monday, April 6 that residential service will not be disconnected for nonpayment until May 15, giving customers extra time to address their bills. The measure aims to help families manage rising costs. InkFreeNews
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Notre Dame basketball enters a 14-day transfer window that may add up to seven players to boost the team next season. Coach Micah Shrewsberry + his staff are set to secure quality transfers as the portal opened today after the championship game. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ Former South Bend Riley star Marcus Wilson led The Academy of Central Florida to a state championship in his first season as head coach. He guided a diverse team (including nine international players) to a 30-8 record and aims to win a national title next season. South Bend Tribune
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