Good morning, Elkhart.

The Elkhart Chapter of the Indiana Black Expo won its 11th consecutive Chapter of the Year award at the Expo's 31st annual conference and State Representative Denicka Foster was named 2025 Volunteer of the Year—making it a first for any chapter.

The chapter will host a reception at the Elkhart Jazz Fest to celebrate the historic win.

The Elkhart County Sheriff's Office responded to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of S.R.

19 and U.S. 20 around 5 p.m. Saturday when a 2020 Ford Escape, driven by a 58-year-old Elkhart man, turned in front of a 2019 Chevy Equinox driven by a 64-year-old Elkhart man—both drivers later reported neck pain and were taken to Elkhart General Hospital.

Former Goshen mayor Allan Kauffman, 76, pleaded guilty to six counts of election fraud involving campaign mailers in 2022 and will serve a year on reporting probation—he resigned from the Goshen School Board in February due to health reasons.

Gov. Mike Braun signed Senate Bill 1 that will lower property tax bills for homeowners starting next year by offering a 10% credit capped at $300 and removing personal property taxes for small businesses with equipment limits.

Local governments—such as South Bend—may face revenue shifts over three years as they plan to adjust budgets amid rising service costs and higher property assessments.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.