Good morning, Mishawaka.

Martin’s Super Markets will honor veterans by offering a free Honor Meal on Tuesday, Nov.

11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.—the meal includes fried chicken, mashed potatoes with gravy, coleslaw, a roll, a 16 oz beverage and a cookie, and an 11% discount will be available from Sunday, Nov. 9 to Tuesday for veterans and active-duty servicemembers who show their military ID.

Mishawaka Avenue was closed for paving between Eddy Street and Twyckenham Drive on Thursday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. as part of the final phase of the Mishawaka Avenue Streetscape Project—detours were set along Sample, Lincolnway, Twyckenham Drive, and Eddy Street.

Martin’s Super Market will honor veterans with a free meal and a store discount ahead of Veterans Day—local stores will offer the benefit to qualified veterans.

With Veterans Day coming next week, historian Pete DeKever said that nine Revolutionary War veterans are buried in St. Joseph County—and more are in nearby counties—as locals prepare to honor their service.

His account highlights the risks early fighters like Mead Hurd faced in their fight for independence.

On Wednesday, Nov. 5, photos taken at Monterrey Mexican Bar & Grill in Mishawaka showed owner Megan Ramirez and hostess Maria Castaneda along with a community plate of two tacos with rice and beans—offering a clear view of the restaurant’s interior.

The feature highlighted key details about the business for local readers.

Indiana will delay court-ordered 50% SNAP benefits by at least one week from the normal November 5 date because officials are recalculating the amounts for 274,000 households using a new formula—Michigan recipients who normally receive benefits on the third, fifth or seventh will get their partial allotment tomorrow, Nov. 8 while others receive them on schedule.

A rezoning request for a planned $12 billion data center on 1,057 acres near New Carlisle was set back when a county committee voted unfavorably on Oct.

28 amid strong local opposition—residents worry about farmland loss and environmental impact. The full council will review the proposal on Tuesday, November 11 at the County-City Building, where public input will be allowed.

Beacon Health System will launch a food giveaway next week to help people in need during the shutdown.

Community Hospital of Bremen, Elkhart General Hospital and Memorial Hospital of South Bend will offer premade meals served on a first-come—first-served basis with weekly refills until December 31.

Notre Dame basketball returns home today at 7 p.m. at Purcell Pavilion to face Detroit Mercy after an 89-67 win over LIU Brooklyn that showed the team needs to work on turnovers and fouls—promising another chance to build on its season start.

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.

Saint Nick Six

9:30-11:30 a.m. — Saint Joseph Grade School South Bend — Registration fees apply — Celebrate Saint Nicolas with a variety of fun runs for all ages and abilities.