City of Mishawaka Power Outage Update; Date: 3/31/2025 In the wake of yesterday’s powerful and unprecedented storm, Mishawaka experienced approximately 10,000 power outages. We are pleased to report that as of this afternoon, the Mishawaka Utility Electric (MUE) team has successfully restored power to more than 9,700 consumers within the City of Mishawaka.  A big thank you goes out to the MUE professionals and tireless work! This morning, MUE reached out to the Indiana Municipal Electric Association (IMEA) for mutual aid, and we have since welcomed three additional crews of skilled 12 electric linemen to support our restoration efforts (including 5 bucket trucks, 3 digger trucks and other additional equipment). These mutual aid crews are currently working alongside our MUE teams in the areas hardest hit by the storm. While we are unable to provide an exact timeline for when power will be fully restored in all affected areas, please be assured that our combined teams will continue to work tirelessly until every customer is back online. Special thanks also go out to our Central Services and to the MFP and MPD for addressing all of the safety and security issues. We appreciate the patience and understanding of our community during this challenging time and will continue to provide updates as our work progresses.  

Mishawaka Office of the City Clerk

How We Serve the City of Mishawaka

The city clerk is elected every four years by city residents at the same time the mayor and Common Council races are determined. The main responsibilities of the office are maintaining official city records such as the Common Council agendas, minutes, ordinances and resolutions. The office also serves as the keeper of the city seal, maintains the municipal code and oversees the Ordinance Violations Bureau. In addition, the city clerk certifies city documents, officiates weddings and assists with voter registration.

The clerk works closely with the Common Council and council attorney to provide information to residents regarding the laws of the city.

Get to Know the Clerk

City Clerk Deborah S. (Ladyga) Block has held the position since 1992. She served as chief deputy city clerk from 1979 to 1986. Block is active in community activities and organizations and is a past president of the Indiana League of Municipal Clerks and Treasurers. She is Mishawaka’s first Indiana accredited municipal clerk as well as the city’s first master municipal clerk, which she earned through Ball State University and the International Institute of Municipal Clerks. Block is married to retired Mishawaka firefighter Don Block.

City Clerk
Deborah S. (Ladyga) Block
IAMC, MMC

Chief Deputy Clerk
Raven Boston

Deputy Clerk
Michael Hixenbaugh

Birth and Death Records
St. Joseph County Health Department
Vital Records
(574) 245.6719

Marriage and Court Records
St. Joseph County Clerk’s Office
(574) 235.9635

City of Mishiwaka Indiana, The Princess City Established 1833

Office of the City Clerk

100 Lincolnway West,
Mishawaka, IN

Phone: (574) 258-1616
Fax: (574) 258-1728

Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:45 pm

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