Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 27th of April.
Good morning, Mishawaka.
A South Shore train collided with a semi truck at the Smilax Road crossing Saturday just after 8 p.m., and police closed the road between US 20 and Edison Road while advising drivers to use alternate routes; no injuries were reported.
April is Financial Literacy Awareness Month and many are reviewing budgets amid worries about inflation and stock-market fluctuations.
Todd Christensen from Money Fit Financial said families should create a spending plan and set priorities — using separate checking accounts to manage expenses while schools teach personal finance.
IDEM will hold a public hearing on April 30 at 4:30 p.m. CT in the auditorium at New Prairie High School to review Amazon’s plan to remove wetlands and streams near New Carlisle for a new data center—local residents raised concerns and the company will buy credits to mitigate the loss.
Saturday was National Prescription Drug Take Back Day when police and the Drug Enforcement Administration set up several collection sites across St. Joseph County.
Mishawaka residents could drop off expired, unused and unwanted pill and liquid medications at locations like Mishawaka Fire 4 — needles were not accepted.
Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard was selected by the Indianapolis Colts with the 189th overall pick in the sixth round of the NFL Draft.
He built a link to the team through mentor Philip Rivers, who now coaches at a high school in Fairhope—helping secure Leonard's estimated $4.4 million, four-year contract.
Former Notre Dame football captain Rylie Mills was picked by the Seahawks in the fifth round of the NFL Draft and brings an imposing frame — 6 ft 5 in at 296 pounds — along with 7.5 sacks despite missing three postseason games because of a torn ACL.
He will join the team as an NFL rookie and is expected to prove his skills at the professional level.
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.
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