Good morning, Mishawaka.

This Saturday, Aug. 15, the Mishawaka Parks Department and Ninja Nation Mobile will host the Ninja Mayhem event at Ironworks Plaza (235 Ironworks Ave), where participants over age five can test their ninja skills on obstacle courses; tickets cost $5.

Mishawaka leaders are holding the 10th annual Cool Your Engines event this week to remind drivers to slow down in flashing school zones with lower speed limits while first responders and school officials urge caution due to nearby construction (most children walk to school).

The Humane Society must clear out 36 dogs by noon on Aug.

18 due to an HVAC installation that will leave the shelter without air conditioning during high summer temperatures. Adoption fees are waived and dogs may be fostered until Aug. 24 with foster applications due by Aug. 13.

A partial solar eclipse is happening today from about 11:34 a.m. to 1:46 p.m. ET across many states, and experts advise viewers to use certified solar eclipse glasses or a pin projector (as recommended by NASA) for safe viewing.

Lake City Bank welcomes Mariana Reyes as its new vice president and community reinvestment officer for northern Indiana.

Reyes brings 10 years of banking experience and works with local groups to boost community investments and uphold the Community Reinvestment Act.

Samsung is taking over the joint venture battery plant near New Carlisle to co-develop prismatic batteries for EVs and solar storage.

Construction remains incomplete, and local officials expect the project to generate around 1,700 jobs and boost the local economy (local chamber).

During the week of Aug.

3, 2026, Mishawaka Utilities and Arcadis contractors visited local homes to inspect water service lines (checking for potential lead risks). The free inspections aim to protect residents by identifying older lead or galvanized pipes in basements.

Students are returning to school today at Caston, Culver and Prairie Heights; parents are urged to check that their children's vaccination records meet Indiana’s immunization rules (requirements vary by grade).

They should contact their healthcare provider to confirm the necessary vaccines.