Good morning, Mishawaka.

After 11 months of construction, Friday marked the grand opening of Phase II of Rose Park’s renovation with new pickleball and tennis courts, a refurbished basketball court, and tree plantings by students from The Montessori Academy Edison Lakes.

Mayor Dave Wood said the city will soon start Phase III—adding a mini-scale wiffle ball court, a new softball field, and more athletic areas as residents begin using the park.

The South Bend Tribune has announced a partnership with the AI-powered answer engine Perplexity to include trusted local journalism in AI search answers—ensuring community stories guide real-time web results—and to generate new revenue for its newsroom.

Nearly 100 people attended a candlelight vigil Thursday at Mishawaka’s Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to honor four church members killed and eight injured in a Grand Blanc shooting—where the suspect drove a truck, shot people inside, and set the building on fire.

Northwood High student Yvette Magana was named The Tribune's high school Student of the Week for Oct.6 after readers voted her over nominees from Mishawaka High, Adams High, and LaVille Jr/Sr High (reflecting strong local talent).

A portion of Ironwood Drive will be closed for the rest of the month for work on the Wall Street Streetscape Project—construction starts Monday, Oct.

13—and drivers are advised to use Mishawaka Avenue and Jefferson Boulevard via Twyckenham Drive as a detour.

Memorial Hospital in South Bend finished its new patient tower on Friday when a crane placed the final beam—this tower will add two new ICUs and more room for family visits while hiring 100 nurses and 200 staff.

The hospital will hold a job fair for new nurses on Oct. 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in its library.

Beatles vs Stones Tribute Show

7-8:30 p.m. — Morris Performing Arts Center — Tickets range — Experience a thrilling rock mash-up duel between the legendary Beatles and Rolling Stones tribute bands.

Fall Frolic 5K/2K Race

12-11 a.m. — Montessori Academy Edison Lakes — Various registration fees apply — Celebrate community spirit with a heartwarming race that supports local early childhood education.

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - In Concert

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Morris Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of Harry Potter with the South Bend Symphony Orchestra performing the score live alongside the film.

Euchre Game Fun Day

5 PM — Battell Community Center — $2 entry, nickel a set — Enjoy a fun day of cards with friends and snacks.

IDEA Foot Chase 5K/10K

12:30-4:30 p.m. — Central Park — $35-$45 — Lace up for a family-friendly run benefiting the Indiana Drug Enforcement Association while enjoying the scenic Riverwalk paths.