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Elkhart
Friday, March 20th, 2026
Good morning, Elkhart. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Elkhart city leaders cut the ribbon on The Delta in the River District on Thursday, Mar. 19, marking a private/public development with nearly 90 apartment units, 12,000 sqft of retail space, and public art — officials expect the milestone to spur downtown growth. WSBT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 46th annual Elkhart County Youth Art Exhibition celebrated Youth Art Month at the Midwest Museum of American Art and featured artwork from eight local high schools. The event highlighted local student creativity. 16 News Now
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Local farmers face rising fertilizer prices due to the Iran war & global supply chain issues, forcing them to adjust budgets for the upcoming planting season. 16 News Now
- ➤ Hoosier farmers face a rapid rise in fertilizer costs after the closed Strait of Hormuz disrupted shipments. One local farmer estimated prices jumped nearly $200 per ton and expects extra expenses for the year to top $100,000 as he plans to use less fertilizer. 16 News Now
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The EPA is investigating three local sites for possible groundwater contamination, including Main Street Well Field, Walter Piano Vapor Intrusion Site, and Lusher Street Vapor Intrusion Area. Residents can check their address online to request either vapor mitigation systems or indoor air testing. 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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Bat Out Of Hell: The Musical
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Lerner Theatre — $72.25 – $118.65 — Experience the electrifying live performance of Meat Loaf’s legendary anthems in this award-winning musical.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The graveyard is the richest place on earth, because it is here that you will find all the hopes and dreams that were never fulfilled.
~ Les Brown
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