Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 10th of June.
Good morning, Mishawaka.
The Potawatomi Zoo offers free admission for children 14 and under today from 10 a.m. until the zoo’s last admission at 6 p.m. (Keeper chats are set for 11:30 a.m. by the southern ground hornbills and 2:30 p.m. inside the learning center.)
The Women’s Foundation of Indiana completed a listening tour stop in South Bend on Tuesday to hear local women’s concerns over workplace rights and health care access.
Organizers plan to use the feedback and grant money to support future initiatives (led by community leader Gladys Muhammad).
Indiana Michigan Power announced it will suspend disconnects for nonpayment today to protect customers during a severe heat wave, and officials remind that utility crews working outdoors take breaks to stay hydrated; the company said it may extend the suspension if extreme conditions persist.
Mishawaka officials updated fireworks rules to allow consumer fireworks only during designated holiday times such as certain evenings and July 4 morning, and residents using them on private property need permission from the owner while public spaces remain off limits.
Drivers have faced a lane closure on Cedar Street for emergency water main repairs since Tuesday just north of Lincolnway.
The city expects work to wrap up next Monday.
Residents in eastern St. Joseph County spoke at a public listening session on railroad crossing safety at Moran Elementary School (Osceola) Tuesday night, and a second session is planned.
Beacon Health System has selected Jamie Easterling as the new president of Memorial Hospital in South Bend — he will start on June 29.
The healthcare leader brings 30 years of industry experience from roles in Kentucky and Cincinnati.
Lakeshore's softball team beat Unity Christian 8—1 in a game on Tuesday and kept their season alive.
The win shows the Lancers' strong play as they prepare for upcoming contests.
Breakthrough Basketball Camp: Ball Handling and Scoring Skills
Jun 23-25 — Mishawaka Fieldhouse — $97 for observing coaches — Improve scoring moves and ball handling at this youth basketball camp.
Point Guard University Basketball Camp
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Mishawaka Fieldhouse — $200 — A 4-day youth basketball camp focused on skill development, competition, and fun.
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