Good morning, Mishawaka.

Families in Michiana are facing hardship as delayed and reduced SNAP benefits leave many with only half their normal November allocation—local residents have set up a food pantry and nonprofits have joined a school food drive running until November 24 to help provide essential support.

Youth for Christ of Northern Indiana launches its sixth annual WBIY Week from November 17-21 to send encouraging messages to young people and raise funds matching over $375,000—inviting local adults to contact youth with handwritten cards, texts, and social media posts.

General Motors and Samsung say they will continue building an EV battery plant near New Carlisle despite layoffs by their construction contractor and a planned scale back in EV production; they expect to complete the project by late 2027.

County Economic Development Director Bill Shalliol expresses confidence the investment will create about 1,600 jobs—though GM may switch battery types as demand shifts.

Legendary Australian rock band AC/DC will perform at Notre Dame Stadium on Sept.

4 as part of their POWER UP Tour — the concert will feature special guest The Pretty Reckless. Tickets will be available on Nov. 7 at 10 a.m. ET.

Wallethub reported Indiana is the 9th worst state for jobs in the nation in 2025 (the ranking is based on 34 indicators like employment growth and commute times).

Financial analyst Chip Lupo said the report also showed below-average scores in job opportunities, starting salary, and job security.

The Tribune is asking local readers to vote for Student of the Week with nominees from Mishawaka High, LaVille Jr/Sr, Adams, and NorthWood High.

Voting will be open until noon Thursday, Nov. 6—winners will be featured online Friday and in the next print edition.

The Penn-Harris-Madison school board filled the Penn Township seat by unanimously appointing Jen Smoker, a current member of the P-H-M Education Foundation (which supports local fundraising events), to replace former board member Matt Chaffee, who resigned last month after local blogger allegations (which he called defamatory).

The South Bend school board approved a record budget with major teacher salary increases in its Nov.

3 meeting—local educators will receive higher pay as outlined in the budget. The decision sets a new financial record for the schools and will take effect soon.

The City of Mishawaka announced lane restrictions for westbound traffic on E.

University Drive near Target starting at 7 a.m. Wednesday due to curb and drive approach modification work — only one thru lane will be available — and the restrictions will remain until Nov. 14 at 5 p.m. weather permitting.

Notre Dame beat Long Island 89—67 today in its season opener with Markus Burton scoring 24 points and Cole Certa adding 22 off the bench for his best performance this season.

Swan Lake

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Morris Performing Arts Center — Suitable for ages 3+ — Experience the enchanting world of ballet with Tchaikovsky’s celebrated Swan Lake performed by international stars.

Logan Ramey's Tribute to Elvis and Friends

7-11 p.m. — Holiday Inn Mishawaka Conference Center — Call for ticket information — Celebrate the music of Elvis, Tom Jones, and Marilyn Monroe in a night of nostalgia and entertainment.

Diabetes Nutrition Workshop

5-7 p.m. — HealthLinc Mishawaka — RSVP required — Learn to build a healthy plate while enjoying recipes and giveaways.