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Saturday, April 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Elkhart. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Salvation Army in Goshen hosted its 62nd Pancake Day Fundraiser on Friday morning and more than 2,000 people enjoyed bottomless pancakes, sausage and juice for $8 per plate to help fund the food pantry and local programs—service clubs volunteered for the event. WSBT
- ➤ Today at 3 p.m., Baugo Community Schools will reopen the Historic Jimtown Gymnasium with a ribbon cutting and open house at 29101 C.R. 22 in Elkhart—its $3.5 million renovation was funded partly by a $350,000 grant and local donors including Bruce and Sandy Clark and the Dobbs family. The building, now named the Craig and Teneen Dobbs Jimtown Community Center, will serve the community with modern upgrades while keeping its historic charm. ABC 57
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police evacuated a Walgreens on Nappanee Street on Friday morning after receiving a fake bomb threat call — a search found no explosive devices and a bicyclist was arrested on unrelated warrants. 16 News Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Grace College announced its Center for Literacy and Learning received $80,000 in state funds from Health First Kosciusko to support extra reading tutoring, health sessions, and physical activity equipment for local second- and third-grade students preparing for the IREAD exam—free sessions will begin in September with support from local health groups. ABC 57
- ➤ Governor Mike Braun's pending signature on the new budget will introduce a universal school voucher program that allows every student to attend any school—officials warn that moving property tax funds could reduce support for traditional public schools. The budget also cuts $744 million in funding, a change that has divided views on education quality statewide. WSBT
- ➤ Grace College’s engineering team will build its own kart to compete against nearly 80 schools in the 2025 Baja SAE International Engineering Competition + the event will let students test their design and technical skills. 16 News Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Indiana State Police and the DEA invite residents to drop off expired and unused prescription drugs today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The drop-off is available at the Bremen Post — 1425 Miami Trail — and at other state posts except the Toll Road Post. 16 News Now
TRAVEL NEWS
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Euchre Club
1-3:30 p.m. — Owls Club — No registration required — Drop in to play euchre and make new friends in a friendly atmosphere.
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9th Annual A Year in Dance
6:30-8 p.m. — The Lerner Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the joy of dance with various styles showcasing their talent and hard work from the past season.
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Daly Dash 5K Run/Walk
9-11 a.m. — Mary Daly Elementary School — Participant ribbons for all — Run or walk through the Strong Avenue neighborhood in this community-friendly 5K event.
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Fiddler On The Roof
7:30-9:00 p.m. — The Lerner Theatre — $13 – $28 — Experience the heartwarming tale of Tevye and his daughters in this timeless musical.
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Fiddler on The Roof by Premier Arts
2-6 PM — The Lerner Theatre — $13 – $28 — Experience the timeless tale of tradition and community through the eyes of Tevye and his daughters.
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4th Annual Oaklawn's Got Talent
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Lerner Theatre — Fundraiser event — Enjoy an evening of local talent supporting mental health and addiction treatment.
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Elkhart Police Department 5K-9 Fun Run
7-10 a.m. — Elkhart Academy — $25 entry — Participate in a scenic 5K run or 1-mile walk benefiting the Elkhart Police Department K-9 Unit.
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Lunchtime Live: Kimball Organ Concert with Celia Weiss
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. — The Lerner Theatre — Free entry — Enjoy a captivating performance by renowned local organist Celia Weiss on a historic 1924 Kimball Organ.
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