Wednesday, March 25th, 2026
Good morning, Elkhart. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of March.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices have reached $4.19 per gallon today at several local stations, affecting day trips and budgets as prices steadily increased from $3.09 in early March (local drivers report higher fuel costs). 16 News Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, Goshen College alumni and supporters held Connect Goshen Day to celebrate and fundraise for scholarships and campus programs. The event included 20 gatherings nationwide and an online donation drive on the college website. WSBT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission questioned utility companies on rising electric bills Tuesday as locals lost trust in providers. Regulators held the inquiry to gather evidence on energy affordability and assess its impact on consumer costs. 16 News Now
- ➤ Seven communities approved merging the Clay and Penn fire territories into one service in 2027 to address rising call volumes and staffing challenges. The new territory will cover Clay, German, Harris, Penn, Osceola, Indian Village and Roseland and use increased fire taxes to fund better pay. 16 News Now
- ➤ Digital newscast 16 News Now airs tonight at 10 p.m. on WNDU Digital+ with anchors George Mallet and Andrew Whitmyer delivering the latest news and weather updates and live coverage of the IURC inquiry into energy affordability from Indianapolis by Lauren Moss. 16 News Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Beacon Health System opened a new outpatient center in downtown Mishawaka on March 24. The facility will offer expanded outpatient services to local residents. 16 News Now
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Hotel Elkhart is hosting its Easter brunch at the Aria Ballroom on Sunday, April 5, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., featuring brunch favorites like French toast, glazed ham, an omelette station and a waffle station plus spring cocktails + mocktails; tickets are $55 for adults and $21 for children. 16 News Now
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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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