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Friday, January 30th, 2026
Good morning, Elkhart. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 30th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Notre Dame’s Immigration Clinic is accepting new cases for pro bono legal help with immigration matters. Led by Ashley Sanchez and staffed by law students + a licensed attorney, the clinic serves residents in South Bend and nearby areas. ABC 57
- ➤ An Elkhart boy's birthday celebration went viral yesterday when a video of his birthday serenade (featuring city council members) reached thousands of TikTok views. 16 News Now
- ➤ The Polar Plunge event will support Special Olympic athletes statewide on Saturday, Feb. 28 at Four Winds Field. Registration is available for this annual fundraiser and at other plunge locations across Indiana. 16 News Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Portage Township Trustee Office and Ladder Up are partnering to offer free tax filing services to qualifying residents beginning in February. The service will help eligible locals prepare accurate tax returns at no cost. 16 News Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Gold Star Distribution, Inc. has issued a recall on thousands of FDA-regulated products after finding rodent & bird contamination in an unsanitary facility affecting items sold locally. Consumers and retailers are advised to destroy the products and request refunds. WSBT
- ➤ Officials confirmed that carbon monoxide exposure led to fatalities in Michiana and emergency water repairs began in Mishawaka on Jan. 29. 16 News Now
- ➤ Dr. Bertoncini (South Bend Clinic) warns that shoveling snow in cold weather can cause frostbite and heart strain. He advises pushing snow, dressing in layers, and taking breaks as heavy snowfall continues in Michiana. 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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