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Wednesday, May 13th, 2026
Good morning, Mishawaka. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 13th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Officials at Newton Park announced the playground closed indefinitely on May 12 due to bullying, violence, and property destruction issues — it will remain closed until safety measures are put in place. Families affected have been apologized to for the inconvenience. 95.3 MNC
- ➤ Earlier Monday, the South Bend Police Department and local law enforcement held a memorial service at the Fallen Officers Memorial at Southlawn Cemetery & representatives from St. Joseph County, Mishawaka, and the state police attended to honor fallen officers who served the community. WNDU
- ➤ The East Race Waterway in downtown South Bend will be closed for the 2026 season as updates are underway, though walking and running paths along the St. Joseph River remain open for visitors. WNDU
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ St. Joseph County Parks will host a nature photo scavenger hunt on Sunday, May 24, inviting community members to explore trails at St. Patrick’s, Ferrettie/Baugo Creek, and Bendix Woods Parks+ search for signs of spring. WNDU
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Airport officials and community leaders will break ground today on the nearly $20 million SBN UpFront project at South Bend International Airport to upgrade the front drive area for improved passenger safety and traffic flow (including Mayor James Mueller and other state leaders). 95.3 MNC
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ High school athletes will be allowed to earn money from their name, image, and likeness starting next school year as the IHSAA introduces a rule that bans school deals. IHSAA Commissioner Paul Neidig stressed that the rule focuses on personal branding — it will be enforced to prevent recruitment manipulations. WNDU
- ➤ Notre Dame announced five-star offensive tackle Olu Olubobola’s commitment to its 2027 recruiting class after he selected the school over several national contenders (Miami, Texas A&M, Florida, LSU, Nebraska, Ole Miss and Tennessee). WNDU
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