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Friday, April 17th, 2026
Good morning, Mishawaka. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Blue Gate in Shipshewana offers guests a chance to experience local Amish culture all year — the family-owned site features a restaurant, bakery, and 1500-seat theater that showcases home-cooked meals and handcrafted goods. It began as a workshop for miniature wagons and has grown into a beloved local destination. WSBT
- ➤ The Pumpkinvine Nature Trail was awarded Best Recreational Trail at USA Today 10Best readers’ choice awards on April 16. Tourism officials say the honor and top rankings for Elkhart RiverWalk and Middlebury highlight years of local investment and community pride. 95.3 MNC
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ South Bend-Elkhart business leaders join 35 participants in the Talent Pipeline Management Academy’s second Indiana cohort that offers virtual and in-person sessions to build workforce skills. The cohort will graduate in July and covers full tuition ($3,000) provided by supporting partners. Michiana Business News
- ➤ Whitko Career Academy recognized three seniors who gained hands-on experience in a work-based learning program at Micropulse. The students built technical skills through Medical Science and Construction pathways and plan to continue their training after graduation. InkFreeNews
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Indiana Governor Mike Braun announced a $10 million investment to Indiana-based Roll Tack Ventures in support of emerging tech companies across industrial and mid-market sectors. The state investment from the 21st Century Research and Technology Fund will help connect innovators to local businesses. InkFreeNews
- ➤ Transpo riders are asked to weigh in on possible bus service cuts as the agency faces a 15% budget reduction after last year’s property tax reform. The survey will help shape a public plan to be presented in May and potential service changes that will take effect in August. WVPE
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Freshman Dylan Faison, following in his brother Jordan’s footsteps, scored his first goal as the Notre Dame lacrosse team beat two ranked teams and earned the top spot. The Fighting Irish will play Duke this Saturday. WNDU
- ➤ Notre Dame adds Penn guard Ethan Roberts as a graduate transfer; he becomes the second new addition this season as the team adjusts after losing seven players to the transfer portal. WNDU
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