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Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Mishawaka. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 22nd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ South Bend veteran Lonnie Taylor, 83, will board a plane today at 5 a.m. from Fort Wayne International Airport for a free all-day Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., joining 87 veterans for a visit to the memorials. WNDU
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A massive fire broke out Tuesday evening at a Mishawaka warehouse and may have been caused by lightning — crews are investigating the cause. WNDU
- ➤ Fire crews battled fierce flames in a commercial warehouse on East McKinley Avenue (near the Blue Lantern restaurant) on April 21, and police restricted the street for safety. City of Mishawaka
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Milford School hosted an open house on Monday, Apr. 20, showcasing its 68,340 sqft modern building designed for 2,612 students with separate learning zones and spacious classrooms. Staff, students *praised the smooth transition* as the facility now sits across from the old building on Emeline Street. InkFreeNews
- ➤ Over 400 schools were honored at the Statehouse on April 21 for reaching a 95% or higher score on the IREAD test, a result of state efforts to boost reading skills. Lawmakers & educators praised the success as the largest single-year gain since the test began. 95.3 MNC
- ➤ Northern Indiana high schools are connecting classroom learning to real-world skills for juniors and seniors. Schools now offer programs that include internships, certification routes, and college credit (Ivy Tech and Vincennes) to help students test different career paths. InkFreeNews
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ INDOT is observing National Work Zone Awareness Week from April 20 through 24 to urge drivers to slow down and protect work zone workers. The theme, Safe Actions + Save Lives, emphasizes checking the INDOT TrafficWise app for work zone updates. WNDU
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Beacon Health System opened a new outpatient center in downtown Mishawaka today at Lincolnway East and Church Street. The facility will offer outpatient care for local residents in a modern setting. WNDU
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World Ballet Company - Cinderella
7-10 p.m. — The Lerner Theatre — $54.90 – $103.90 — Experience a magical ballet rendition of the classic fairy tale with a dazzling cast and enchanting choreography.
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