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Friday, January 3rd, 2025

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Good morning, Elkhart. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Elkhart General Hospital in Indiana celebrates the birth of the first baby of the new year in Michiana, marking a joyous moment for the region.  ABC 57

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • A proposed Indiana bill seeks to regulate minors' access to social media by requiring parental consent for users under 16, aiming to protect children's mental health and safety.  WSBT
  • The Indiana Department of Transportation is now accepting applications for the spring 2025 Community Crossings Matching Grant Program to fund road and bridge projects in Indiana, with different match rates based on community size.  ABC 57
  • A Baugo Township audit reveals $400,000 in unaccounted funds, leading to legal action and attempts to remove the Trustee, Katherine Weaver.  ABC 57

HEALTH NEWS

  • The South Bend Medical Foundation has organized numerous blood drives across Michiana in January to celebrate National Blood Donor Appreciation Month.  16 News Now

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • LA SONORA DINAMITA CUMBIA FEST 2025

    The LA SONORA DINAMITA CUMBIA FEST 2025 is a vibrant musical event featuring cumbia music, taking place at The Arena Nightclub in Elkhart, Indiana.

    Fri, 1/10/25

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  • Elkhart's Thrilling Scavenger Hunt Adventure

    Embark on a self-guided scavenger hunt through Elkhart's Downtown, discovering hidden gems and completing fun challenges with friends and family.

    Sun, 1/19/25

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  • Dylan Raymond Live Performance

    Dylan Raymond will be performing live at Westwind Brewery Co. in Elkhart.

    Thu, 1/30/25

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  • Elkhart County Symphony: Mahler's Resurrection

    The Elkhart County Symphony presents Mahler's Symphony No. 2 'Resurrection' in a collaboration with the Camerata Singers and Goshen College Choirs at the Lerner Theatre, a cherished community tradition.

    Sun, 2/2/25

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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