Good morning, Mishawaka.

Lake City Bank partnered with Habitat for Humanity of Kosciusko County to build the walls of a home in its downtown parking lot on June 13 — more than 50 employees worked in two shifts to assemble over 40 pre-cut panels, and the frame was later disassembled to be sent to Mentone for final construction.

A wanted man, Rodney Keith Robertson—facing charges from warrant violations and drug possession—is now in custody after a high-speed chase from South Bend ended in a Mishawaka Dunkin’ Donuts parking lot when police deployed stop sticks and he was caught fleeing on foot.

Today, the Leeper Park Art Fair at 907 Riverside Drive in South Bend opens from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.—judging begins at 10 a.m. for awards totaling $4,000.

The art fair, held on Father’s Day weekend, runs Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and features booths exclusively for fine arts.

The School City of Mishawaka extended Superintendent Theodore Stevens’ contract by five years in a Wednesday night vote—Stevens, who has led the district since 2022, will serve until at least 2029.

Today, the School City of Mishawaka board approved contracts for a $45 million rebuild of Hums Elementary School—this project, financed by a bond approved in March, will replace the old building that had few walls and little safety, according to Superintendent Theodore Stevens.

Nearly 300 Hoosier students will receive up to $40,000 each through the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship for the 2025—26 academic year and must teach for five years at an eligible school.

The Indiana Commission for Higher Education said a record 1,091 applicants from 326 high schools showed growing interest in addressing the teacher shortage.

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.