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Friday, May 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Mishawaka. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mishawaka Parks and Rec. Department invites the community to Tribute Fest at Ironworks Plaza on Saturday at 230 Ironworks Ave where the gates open at 3 p.m. & live music tributes to John Mellencamp, Garth Brooks, and Elton John run from 4 to 9:30 p.m. with tickets costing $15 per person and free entry for kids 10 and under. ABC57
- ➤ Today, Bittersweet Road will have daytime lane restrictions between Lincolnway East and Vistula Road due to underground utility work, with northbound traffic reduced to one lane from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Crews expect the work to be completed by the end of the month. WNDU
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Bruce Kettler, president and CEO of the Agribusiness Council of Indiana, will leave his job at the end of July to start a new chapter in his career. He helped local farm groups pass new laws and grow membership since January 2023 (including work to give grain licensees more certainty). 95.3 MNC
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The bells at the Notre Dame Basilica rang today to celebrate the election of Pope Leo XIV, as white smoke was seen from the Sistine Chapel—Cardinal Robert Prevost, a Chicago native, became the 267th pontiff and the first American pope, with a special Mass of Thanksgiving set for 5:15 p.m. WNDU
- ➤ The Lerner Theatre will implement all-in pricing through Ticketmaster by May 12—guests will see the total cost including fees for concerts, comedy shows, theatre performances, and community events. 95.3 MNC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ St. Joseph County hired the Indianapolis law firm Parr Richey to represent the county before the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission as it opposes Mishawaka’s plan to serve water and sewer services to a planned Microsoft data center beyond city limits. Commissioners voted on Tuesday and the county is exploring a separate water and sewer district — Microsoft had asked for alternatives to the city services. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ Gov. Mike Braun signed Indiana’s $44 billion budget into law after lawmakers passed House Bill 1001 last month — the balanced budget cuts education and Medicaid spending while raising the cigarette tax by $2 to preserve state reserves and maintain a AAA credit rating. WNDU
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Mishawaka Wednesday Singo Bingo
6-7 p.m. — Sun King Mishawaka — Free to play — Compete in exciting rounds of Singo Bingo for a chance to win fun prizes like gift cards.
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