Mishawaka Local News – Friday, May 22nd, 2026

Daily Mishawaka

Friday, May 22nd, 2026

Good morning, Mishawaka. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of May.

COMMUNITY NEWS

➤ Mishawaka will host family events this weekend: the Studebaker Car Show on Friday, May 29 (7:00-9:00 p.m. at 235 Ironworks Ave), the Community Yard Sale on Saturday, May 30 (9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at Battell Community Center), and the Market on Sunday, May 31 (10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at 235 Ironworks Ave). City of Mishawaka

BUSINESS NEWS

➤ Rise’n Roll Bakery is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a customer appreciation day on Saturday at all 16 locations and a collaboration with The Chief Ice Cream (featuring Triple C and Cinnacrack flavors) to thank its customers. WNDU

CULTURE NEWS

➤ The historic preservation commission unveiled a new marker honoring the Tivoli Theater (a key local landmark) on Thursday night in downtown Mishawaka to celebrate its role in the community. WNDU

EDUCATION NEWS

➤ Indiana private universities including Notre Dame, Saint Mary’s, Valparaiso and Taylor have opposed new Turning Point USA chapters even as Gov. Mike Braun supports efforts to expand free speech on campus. Denials have spurred petitions (740 signatures reported) that highlight conflicts with religious values. South Bend Tribune

HEALTH NEWS

➤ The Kindness to Prevent Blindness program offers free eye exams and custom glasses to underserved students and individuals, launched in 2018 with help from Boling Vision Center (a local partner) to improve vision health. WNDU

REAL ESTATE NEWS

➤ Developers bought the former USA Skate Center and are gathering community ideas to shape its future; work on the building is underway and plans for a skating rink or another use are still being considered. WSBT

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