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Elkhart
Wednesday, March 18th, 2026
Good morning, Elkhart. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Elkhart Parks and Recreation is hosting a Let's Get Organized workshop at Woodlawn Nature Center on Mar. 28 and Apr. 18 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Guests will build their own laundry basket organizer (all tools provided, wood precut, no experience needed) and reserve spots online. ABC 57
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Michiana residents are canceling trips as gas prices near $4 a gallon (prices have climbed from $3.29 to $3.89 in two weeks) amid rising global oil costs. 16 News Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Clay and Penn fire officials will vote on Tuesday, Mar. 24 at 5:30 p.m. on merging their departments into one seven-unit fire territory to boost firefighter recruitment and retention while keeping taxes low (officials say the reserved tax portion is only for fire protection costs). WSBT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Brandywine girls basketball team advanced to state semifinals after the Bobcats defeated Hart 50-38 in the Division 3 state quarterfinals on Tuesday night. 16 News Now
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Preserving Family Treasures Workshop
1–2 p.m. — Elkhart Public Library - Downtown Branch — Free entry — Learn how to preserve family treasures like photographs and textiles with expert tips.
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Take It To The Limit - The Music & Legacy of the Eagles
7:30-9:00 p.m. — The Lerner Theatre — Tickets available — Celebrate the timeless music of the Eagles with acclaimed tribute band Take It To The Limit in an unforgettable live performance.
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Field Of Dreams Career Expo
8 AM – 3 PM — Michiana Event Center (MEC) — Free entry — Explore diverse career paths at this engaging, baseball-themed expo for local students.
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Celtic Woman Concert
7:00 – 8:30 PM — The Lerner Theatre — Tickets from $45 — Experience the enchanting music of Celtic Woman live in Elkhart.
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Easter Brunch at Hotel Elkhart
1-3 p.m. — Hotel Elkhart, Tapestry Collection by Hilton — $55 adults, $21 kids — Celebrate Easter with a lavish buffet and special moments with the Easter Bunny.
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Classic Seger: A Bob Seger Tribute Show
7:30-9 p.m. — The Lerner Theatre — $28.95 – $66.05 — Celebrate 50 years of Bob Seger's classics with an unforgettable tribute concert.
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The Lerner Loves You: Grease – Rockin' Rydell Edition
3-9 p.m. — The Lerner Theatre — Free entry — Enjoy a nostalgic sing-along of the classic film 'Grease' with a community chorus in a historic venue.
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