Good morning, Mishawaka.

A South Bend woman pleaded guilty to charges of impersonating a public servant and criminal mischief after she was seen on a Ring Doorbell camera slashing tires in St. Joseph County, and her sentencing is set for July 17.

A juvenile fatally shot 56-year-old Jerry Barnett during an argument outside Logan Quick Mart on May 21 at 9:15 p.m.—prosecutor Ken Cotter said no charges would be filed because self-defense could not be disproven.

The Mishawaka Common Council meets at 6:00 p.m. on the first and third Mondays of each month, with standing committee sessions starting at 5:45 p.m. Some 2025 dates have been rescheduled—such as January 6 set for January 13 and March 3 set for March 10—per the updated notice from City Clerk Deborah S. Block.

Today, Ballard Avenue between Lincolnway East and Vistula Road in Mishawaka is closed for CSO-20 project improvements that aim to upgrade waterways and reduce sewer overflows — barricades and signage are in place while motorists are urged to use alternate routes until the work is complete on August 8.

Meijer announced on June 16 that it recalled certain packages of Frederik’s dark chocolate almonds sold in stand-up pouches and multi-packs across several states because they may contain undeclared dark chocolate-covered cashews that can trigger serious allergic reactions.

Customers who purchased the affected products with May 2026 sell-by dates can get full refunds at Meijer service desks—action taken after a customer reported the issue.

Nine area high school players — including Miss Softball finalists Ava Zachary of Penn and Ava Geyer of New Prairie — will take part in North-South All-Star softball and baseball games scheduled for June 21 at Indiana University and June 28—29 at Loeb Stadium.

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.