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Elkhart
Thursday, January 29th, 2026
Good morning, Elkhart. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Goshen hosts the Fire and Ice Festival this Friday with live ice sculpting from 300-pound blocks, fire dancing and interactive ice carvings. The event offers marshmallow roasting, free hot chocolate and creative photo ops to bring community warmth after the holidays. ABC 57
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Leer Group has moved into the old JCPenney building on former Concord Mall property (now part of Concord Business Park) and will transition staff into new offices to optimize truck accessory distribution following the Area Plan Commission's approval. ABC 57
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Northern Indiana educators continue to draw on the lessons of Apollo 1 (1967) and Challenger (1986) to teach science and problem-solving through hands-on programs. The local Challenger Learning Center offers simulated missions that honor the fallen astronauts and inspire future engineers. 16 News Now
- ➤ An Elkhart parent raised concerns on Wednesday, Jan. 28 about a Ruby Bridges assignment used at a local school, saying the use of the assignment may blur historical context & could prompt school officials to review teaching methods. 16 News Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Elkhart is applying for $4 million through an EPA Brownfields Cleanup Grant to clean up arsenic and lead at the Old Roundhouse in Benham West; the application is due by the end of January and cleanup would take 8 to 12 weeks if approved. ABC 57
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Lifelong Hoosier fans gathered at Waterford Crossing Senior Living Community in Goshen on Tuesday to celebrate their alma mater’s undefeated season — a late-night victory that sparked fond campus memories. ABC 57
- ➤ Former Goshen College women's basketball starter Zion Neat became the school’s first pro player and will join the Eurobasket league in Portugal after her visa is approved — she could debut by Feb. 7. ABC 57
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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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