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Tuesday, January 27th, 2026
Good morning, Elkhart. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 27th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Elkhart County Parks will host a Dutch Oven Dump Cake and ice cream luncheon on Jan. 31 at Bonneyville Mill County Park; tickets are $10 and must be pre-registered by Jan. 29, and attendees will gather at 10 a.m. at the Baldwin One Room Schoolhouse (supplies provided). ABC 57
- ➤ On Jan. 26, Matt Russell from the Humane Society of St. Joseph County introduced Charlette, a dog in need of a new home, to the community. The organization hopes locals will consider adopting her soon. 16 News Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Elkhart County Parks, Goshen City Parks and the Goshen Department for Environmental Resilience will co-host a Winter Waterfowl Identification workshop on Jan. 31 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Rieth Interpretive Center — Fidler Pod, where participants 12 and older learn to identify ducks, geese and swans. ABC 57
- ➤ SBCSC featured two presentations — one showing its past and another outlining future plans — at a recent meeting where community members learned about key education changes. 16 News Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Snow plowing crews in St. Joseph County are clearing roads around the clock despite equipment challenges. They battle heavy snowfall today to keep travel safe for local motorists — a crucial effort for community mobility. 16 News Now
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Preschool Valentine’s Day Celebration: SuperKitties
1-2 p.m. — Elkhart Public Library - Downtown Branch — Free entry — Celebrate Valentine’s Day with fun Super Kitties-inspired activities and stories.
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Valentine's Day Tribute to Anita Baker & Luther Vandross
3-7 p.m. — Elkhart 112 Club — Refunds available up to 7 days prior — Celebrate Valentine's Day with soulful tributes and live performances.
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2026 Home & Outdoor Expo
12 PM – 6 PM — Northern Indiana Event Center — Free entry — Discover home and outdoor inspirations from local professionals and vendors.
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Cinderella Tea Party
1-3 p.m. — The Lerner Theatre — $20 – $35 — Enjoy magical highlights from Cinderella with family-friendly dances and more.
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