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Mishawaka
Thursday, May 21st, 2026
Good morning, Mishawaka. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The City of Mishawaka will hold its annual Memorial Day Parade and Remembrance Ceremony on Monday, May 25, beginning at 9:30 a.m. downtown and continuing along Main Street and Mishawaka Avenue before finishing near Battell Park (theme: 250 Years of Sacrifice). City of Mishawaka
- ➤ We Make Indiana, a faith-based nonprofit, urged Microsoft to consider a Fair Share Agreement for its Granger data center profits to fund local needs such as education, housing, and health care after community members raised concerns at its Tuesday open house. WVPE
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ St. Joseph and Elkhart County prosecutors are warning parents that chronic truancy may lead to criminal charges as schools file 939 affidavits this school year and two cases have been referred for possible charges so far in 2026 (with support available through local truancy programs). WSBT
- ➤ Mishawaka High seniors celebrated their class by holding their annual Senior Walk-Throughs on Wednesday, walking through all seven local elementary schools in full cap and gown. The seniors will officially graduate on June 4 at 6 p.m. WNDU
- ➤ Gov. Mike Braun signed a new law banning cellphones during school hours starting July 1 — the rule expands existing restrictions to public and charter schools with emergency exceptions. A sixth-grader at St. Pius X School said the policy helps students focus in class. InkFreeNews
- ➤ Mishawaka High-School seniors (class of 2026) held their annual Senior Walk-Throughs Wednesday, May 20 to celebrate their achievements and prepare for graduation. WNDU
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Purdue Extension educator John Woodmansee explains that poison ivy and other dangerous plants are often mistaken for local varieties — like Virginia creeper, which does not cause irritation. His advice helps residents safely enjoy nearby outdoor spaces. InkFreeNews
- ➤ Some packages of Kroger Homestyle Cheese Garlic Croutons are being recalled as a precaution due to potential Salmonella contamination from the milk powder used in the seasoning. Affected customers may return the product or contact Sugar Foods LLC at (332) 240-6676 for refunds. WNDU
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Student-athletes from Penn, South Bend Washington, Adams and Saint Joseph celebrated their win at the IHSAA girls track and field sectional championships and shared highlights of the event to inspire the local community. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ Notre Dame football announced a two-year extension with Stanford — the deal sets a fall game in South Bend on Oct. 10, a 2027 game at Stanford Stadium on Nov. 27, and a 2028 home game on Oct. 14. The Irish also will host Kent State on Oct. 2, 2027. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ Notre Dame women's basketball added five-star recruit Eve Long on Tuesday, May 20, as the program made its first commit for the Class of 2027. The 6-foot-3 forward chose the team over offers from Duke & UConn. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ On May 20, Notre Dame beat Clemson as ace pitcher Jack Radel improved his record to 8-4 with a 3.29 ERA. Coach Shawn Stiffler challenged local players (especially young athletes) to work hard and delay gratification as Radel's performance inspired the team. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ The Four Winds Invitational will take place from Friday, July 10 to Sunday, July 12 at Blackthorn Golf Club. Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians and Four Winds Casinos sponsor the tournament to support young women on the road to the LPGA and to fund upgrades at Beacon Children’s Hospital. 95.3 MNC
- ➤ Chicago Cubs legend Ben Zobrist will appear on Saturday, July 25 at Four Winds Field for a VIP meet-and-greet in the 11/11 Club (presented by Bacardi) offering an autograph and two-hour all-you-can-eat barbecue buffet for 100 guests at $125 each, with proceeds benefiting Champion Forward and marking the 2016 World Series anniversary. 95.3 MNC
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