Good morning, Mishawaka.

On Sunday, May 4, nearly 300 people attended the LOGAN Center prom, an inclusive celebration for individuals with disabilities.

The event featured tailored accommodations such as noise-canceling headphones and reduced strobe lights and was supported by community fundraising.

Community meals are set up in the area with burger nights, fish fries, pork chop buffets, and spaghetti suppers scheduled from May 7 to May 15 at various American Legion posts, MR Falcons, and Knights of Columbus.

Some events require advance tickets — check with the venues for details.

NIPSCO clerical workers ratified a new contract ending their monthlong lockout and will return to work next week; the labor deal includes improved safety standards, wage increases, and enhanced benefits, resolving a stalemate that began on April 2.

Crunch Fitness will soon open at 5944 Grape Road, replacing the former Ashley Furniture location.

The new gym will offer cardio equipment, weights up to 120 pounds + group fitness classes, baby sitting services, a sauna, and a tanning bed.

Apex Climbing Gym closed on Sunday on Grape Road after nearly three years due to rising costs.

Staff posted on Facebook thanking customers and encouraging the climbing community to keep reaching new heights.

The South Bend Cubs will host Teacher Appreciation Night on Wednesday, June 10 at Four Winds Field and offer teachers and administrators two free tickets (the first 400 include a hot dog and soda).

Readers are invited to cast their votes for the Tribune's Student of the Week with nominees from NorthWood and LaVille Jr/Sr High.

Voting is open until noon Thursday, May 7, and a report will run Friday and in Monday's print edition.

State data shows Indiana's birth rates vary widely with LaGrange County reporting 18.9 and Brown County 6.4 births per 1,000.

Gov. Mike Braun plans to boost family support — adding childcare vouchers for low-income residents.

Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District will issue a boil advisory for Enchanted Hills water customers beginning Friday, May 15, and the measure will last until tests confirm the water is safe.

Construction improvements may cause temporary low water pressure (especially for infants, young children, the elderly, and the immunocompromised).

Last Wednesday, 23 inmates were treated for food poisoning symptoms in the county jail after over 20 reported illness.

County & state health teams collected samples and now await test results to determine the cause.

A former motel on East McKinley Avenue is set to be redeveloped into nearly 25 apartment units after the upcoming city council vote on rezoning on May 18—officials say plans include converting a former Asian market into a restaurant and demolishing nearby houses for new housing.

Notre Dame football has added two recruits for the 2027 class (a 3-star receiver from Valor Christian, who caught 45 passes for 975 yards last season, and a 4-star tight end from Oklahoma, named top prep tight end), boosting its recruiting count to 14.

A local poll ranks Penn as the top prep softball team (Mishawaka Cavemen are fourth) as area squads prepare for sectional play starting the week of May 25.