Good morning, Mishawaka.

Mishawaka’s Troop Town is nearly complete and will offer eight homes and a common area for veterans in need; construction began in September 2024 and five buildings are about 70 to 80 percent finished.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held on July 3 — with homes expected for move-in by Labor Day Weekend — as local volunteers and organizations supported the project.

The Mishawaka Parks and Recreation Department announced that Merrifield Pool will open for the season on June 2nd with a daily rate of $5 and a required photo ID—residents pay $3 while non-residents pay $15.

Juveniles under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian and no bags are allowed outside the locker rooms, and the pool is located at 1000 E. Mishawaka Ave.

People filled Main Street for the Mishawaka Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 26th as the Mishawaka Veterans of Foreign Wars led the event to honor fallen soldiers— a ceremony at the parade's end remembered those who gave their lives for our country.

Covenant Christian School in Mishawaka is launching a new high school program for the 2025-26 school year and has begun enrolling students.

School leaders are hiring teachers, planning a curriculum with Bob Jones University materials, and finishing construction on an expansion featuring 10 new classrooms—set to be ready before the new school year.

The Lilly Center for Lakes and Streams will test 16 local lakes for blue-green algae toxins and send weekly alerts from Memorial Day through Labor Day + advising residents to avoid algae blooms, wash hands if contact occurs, and keep pets away from affected water.

Rieth Riley Construction will begin work on a roundabout at the intersection of Cleveland Rd. and Beech Rd. on Monday, June 2; north and southbound traffic will detour using Bittersweet Rd. and Ash Rd.—truck traffic will use McKinley Highway and Capital Ave as the project aims to complete by Oct. 18.

The City of Mishawaka released its 2025 street repaving schedule yesterday.

Officials said neighborhood plans will be shared soon—resurfacing work may slow traffic briefly.

Indiana lawmakers cut Health First funding by 64% from $225 million to $80 million, forcing county health departments to reduce services like extended clinic hours in Clark County and mental health support in Vigo County.

Local officials warned that the funding cuts—along with cancelled federal grants and state revenue losses—undermined progress in community public health programs.

Simon Property Group returned its corporate registration to Indiana on May 15—Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales called the move a big win for the state.

The company said it expects to save on fees and strengthen local ties, noting that more than 70% of its employees live in Indiana.

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.

Preparing for Childbirth Workshop

9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. — Memorial Hospital — Registration required — Learn about childbirth experiences through hands-on activities and expert discussions.