Good morning, Mishawaka.

The Humane Society of St. Joseph County is hosting a free microchip clinic for dogs and cats tomorrow from 10 a.m. to noon at its 2506 Grape Rd location in Mishawaka.

Pet owners are encouraged to pre-register and may make a $10 donation per pet—supplies are limited.

St. Joseph Grade School and St. Vincent de Paul Society held their annual Promise Walk on Thursday afternoon, with students collecting donations before a 10-minute walk to honor a Marian High School student who died in a car accident over 20 years ago.

The walk — a 23-year tradition — taught the children the value of giving.

Mishawaka police are searching for a missing 15-year-old girl—Jordan Woodley left a group outing on April 7 at Crawford Park and reportedly went with another juvenile into a nearby neighborhood.

Indiana University South Bend is offering free summer STEM workshops for local 7th—10th grade students and teachers.

The five-day student camp is set for June 9—13 or June 23—27 while the two-day teacher session is scheduled for June 5—6 or June 16—17, with participants receiving a programmable robot.

The South Bend Community School Corporation named Mansour Eid as superintendent after the school board unanimously approved his contract on April 17.

Eid served as acting superintendent since January and earned a prorated salary for the school year — his full salary will continue next year if the board extends the agreement.

County commissioners declared a local disaster emergency after recent severe storms to start steps for state and federal recovery aid.

They voted unanimously and plan to update local siren protocols as officials prepare for additional storms.

St. Joseph County Police Department warned motorists that traveling on Cleveland Road between Beech and Ash Roads this Saturday will be delayed due to heavy traffic from thousands of soccer families and nearby construction — traffic officers will guide vehicles and delays will continue every weekend until mid-June.

John Woodmansee from Purdue Extension in Whitley County advised Mishawaka residents to prevent tick bites in grassy or wooded areas by using EPA-registered repellent and wearing long clothing—measures that lower the risk of Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses.

He also recommended showering immediately after being outdoors, drying clothes on high heat, and checking for ticks.

Bethel baseball player Andrew Dillon, 20, was diagnosed with brain cancer in mid-February—he underwent surgery on February 18 to remove 95% of a glioblastoma and began radiation and chemotherapy.

He returned home on February 22 and is inspiring his community by rejoining Bethel’s team—playing as a pinch hitter on March 22 while continuing treatment.

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.

Trasna: Irish Folk Duo Performance

7-9:30 p.m. — Carnegie Library Special Events — Tickets required — Experience an energetic performance blending traditional Irish melodies with a modern twist by Trasna.