Good morning, Mishawaka.

The Food Bank of Northern Indiana will offer drive-through food pantries on a first-come, first-served basis across the South Bend area this month, with stops from May 6 at Michigan City to May 29 at Mishawaka.

Those in need can visit the mobile sites for boxed and bagged food items.

Michiana Crimestoppers is hosting its Spring Shredding Event on Saturday at the Saint Joseph County Fairgrounds from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. (a $20 minimum donation secures secure document shredding to help prevent identity theft).

Interra Credit Union announced it will acquire substantially all assets & liabilities of The Hicksville Bank to expand its presence in Northeast Indiana & Northwest Ohio.

The deal is pending regulatory and stockholder approvals and will support continued people-first banking.

The 2026 Indiana Kids Count Data Book shows a 90.2% graduation rate in 2024 and improved literacy as math scores lagged.

The report finds food insecurity is rising in St. Joseph County & nearly half of renter households are burdened by high housing costs.

Weston Hoke, a senior at Adams High School, was named the South Bend Tribune Student of the Week for April 27.

He will attend Bethel University next school year and has excelled in academics and sports (leading his school’s Construction Trades program).

The First Alert Weather Team has issued a freeze warning for tomorrow morning while NIPSCO ends its lockout, prompting residents to check local updates + take precautions for cooler conditions.

Effective July 1, Health Plus Indiana will lose a $90,000 state funding contract from the Indiana Department of Health as the Special Populations Support Program is canceled — the move reduces the nonprofit’s ability to conduct HIV testing and education outreach.

Pearl and CoCo, two 11-year-old Poodle/Yorkie mixes, are seeking a new home after their owners lost theirs; both dogs are housebroken and crate trained+ interested families can call Mary at 574-524-6040 for adoption details.

Juan Lawas, a Notre Dame student trainer known as an All American First Team Hydration Specialist, fuels team spirit beyond filling water bottles and works toward his NFL dream.

He supports players during practices that boost the team's performance.