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Friday, May 15th, 2026
Good morning, Mishawaka. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Families, alumni and neighbors gathered at Osolo Elementary for a farewell picnic with games, food and activities today. Scattered lightning will delay outdoor plans on Saturday before 10 a.m. and after 4 p.m., with Monday set to be the warmest day yet. WNDU
- ➤ The interior rotunda at St. Joseph County Courthouse has been fully restored and is recognized on the National Register, while St. Joe Lighthouse tours will resume Memorial Day weekend from the North Pier at Tiscornia Beach and meteorologists predict a warmer shift this May. WNDU
- ➤ Tonight, WSBT 22 honors Sergeant Richard Kurzhal of St. Joseph County for his World War II service + he died in France in 1944. WSBT
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A fire at Grace Community Church in Mishawaka on Thursday was blamed on a suspected electrical water heater issue; firefighters said the emergency plan allowed everyone to evacuate safely in under a minute and prevented the flames from spreading, with no injuries reported. 95.3 MNC
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ College commencements will award over 3,300 degrees at local institutions this weekend as graduates from St. Mary’s, Holy Cross, and Notre Dame boost local business. Visit South Bend Mishawaka projects that hotel room occupancy among 5,200 available rooms will reach 85-90% in the county. WVPE
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Burket Educational Center held a graduation at its historic gym on Thursday, May 14, where teacher Micah Lukens celebrated the Class of 2026’s perseverance in overcoming academic and personal challenges. A moment of silence honored two past graduates from the 1950s. InkFreeNews
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Notre Dame men's lacrosse will face Johns Hopkins this Saturday at noon (in Hempstead) in the NCAA Tournament quarterfinals, as they aim to move past last spring's quarterfinal loss. WNDU
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