Good morning, Mishawaka.

Today, the LaSalle Park Neighborhood Alliance Association will host a community forum at Charles Black Community Center at 6:30 p.m.—it will focus on the Kroger closure and its impact on local access to food, healthcare and housing, with residents, local leaders and advocates set to join the discussion.

Cops Cycling for Survivors began its 24th annual ride on July 7th at the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy to support families of fallen officers, including four killed last year.

The 13-day, 1,000-mile journey will reach Michiana on July 11th as cyclists travel from Mishawaka to Angola—covering all four corners of the state.

A fire broke out at a home in Mishawaka on July 7th at 11:38 p.m. EDT—firefighters responded promptly as investigators work to determine the cause.

Potawatomi Zoo welcomed Teddy, a short-beaked echidna from another accredited zoo, and he is not in a public exhibit but may be used in education classes and a breeding program later on—adding a rare species to the zoo’s offerings.

Bethel University signed an agreement with the Academic Language Therapy Association — making it the first college to offer Certified Academic Language Practitioner certification for education majors— and updated its teacher training program with a 16-credit literacy course and a 60-hour practicum. This change lets graduates take the national exam right after earning their degree.

Gumwood Road is closed for two weeks due to erosion along the downstream bank of a new roundabout+ drivers must follow a detour with southbound traffic using Bertrand and northbound traffic taking the roundabout exit via Redfield Road; construction is expected to finish by July 14.

Kaene Haughee—born in Mishawaka—has been named the Penn boys lacrosse head coach and brings years of local coaching experience to lead the Kingsmen.

The Notre Dame football team signed three wide receiver commitments over the holiday weekend—each coming on consecutive days.

The recruiting move underlines the team’s focused effort to strengthen its offense.

South Bend Silent Book Club July Meet Up

6-8 p.m. — Ball Band Biergarten — Free entry — Experience a cozy evening of silent reading with fellow book lovers in a supportive environment.

In It to Win It Pro Wrestling Event

2-5 p.m. — Holiday Inn Mishawaka - Conference Center — $15-$20 — Cheer for your favorite PWK superstars as they battle for championships in a family-friendly wrestling event.

Open House in Mishawaka

1-3 p.m. — 307 Kings Ct, Mishawaka, IN — $209,900 — Explore a beautiful 3 bedroom home with a stunning backyard oasis, perfect for entertaining.