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Wednesday, April 15th, 2026
Good morning, Mishawaka. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 15th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Mishawaka plan commission met Tuesday night to review the next phase of the 100 Center redevelopment and proposed selective demolition to improve design while preserving historic landmarks — construction will begin later this summer pending city council and state approval. WNDU
- ➤ Goodwill Industries of Michiana announced six Stand Down events with food, clothing, medical care, health resources, and job counseling for veterans in the region. Running 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Kosciusko, Elkhart, St. Joseph, La Porte, Porter and Marshall counties, the events serve homeless and at-risk veterans + support. 95.3 MNC
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Indiana Economic Development Corporation announced Monday that the state will invest $15 million in Iron Nation-Indiana, a $60 million initiative designed to connect Israeli tech startups with Hoosier businesses, universities, and healthcare systems to foster innovation and growth. InkFreeNews
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At a literacy celebration on April 8 at the Statehouse, Lakeland Christian Academy was recognized by the Indiana Department of Education for a 95%+ pass rate on the 2025 Reading Evaluation. Representative Craig Snow congratulated the school and highlighted statewide efforts that improved third-grade reading scores. InkFreeNews
- ➤ A local band in Mishawaka is rallying students ahead of ILearn testing by performing at area schools today to boost confidence before the assessments begin. WNDU
- ➤ IU South Bend was named one of 16 schools for the national From Campus to Career program and will get $100k over the next two years to boost career readiness. The grant funds a new ePortfolio studio and expands internship and workshop programs — helping students build job skills. Michiana Business News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Indiana lawmakers warned residents on April 14 that phishing scams used urgent language to trick users into sharing personal details; officials advised residents to verify official contacts & report suspicious texts and emails. 95.3 MNC
- ➤ Celeste Griffin requested a storm siren be placed deeper in the Enchanted Hills mobile home park at the Turkey Creek Township Advisory Board meeting on Monday, April 13. Fire Chief Quinn Hunter said sirens could not be heard and noted cost estimates around $50k+; further research will guide next steps. InkFreeNews
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Notre Dame won 6-1 over Valparaiso on Tuesday. Freshman Caden Crowell struck out six in three innings, and Mark Quatrani hit a solo home run as the Irish will travel to Florida State for a three-game series starting Friday. WNDU
- ➤ The South Bend Cubs won their home opener with a 5—1 victory over Beloit Sky Carp yesterday as Brooks Caple struck out nine to extend their winning streak of four games. WNDU
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