Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 12th of May.
Good morning, Elkhart.
Today, a power outage affected Bremen and Nappanee as NIPSCO works to restore service for two substations in Bremen—police report there is no ETA on restoration.
Emergency crews responded to an active house fire on the 500 block of North 8th St. at the intersection of Middlebury St. in Goshen—police asked residents to avoid the area to allow first responders to work safely.
Deputies in Elkhart County found an unresponsive inmate in the medical unit of the Corrections Complex on Sunday at 7am and began CPR before Concord medics pronounced him dead—state investigators including the Homicide Unit and the Coroner are looking into the death.
From May 17th through Memorial Day, police departments (ISP and La Porte City Police) will issue $25 tickets to drivers without seatbelts to boost road safety during busy travel days.
Officers will also target distracted and impaired drivers to reduce injuries from serious crashes.
Power has been mostly restored in Nappanee, Bremen and parts of Elkhart and Marshall Counties after Sunday evening's outage that left about 3,000 homes and businesses without power at one point, and only a dozen NIPSCO customers remained without electricity Monday morning.
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.
Conservatory of Dance and Music Student Concert
10:00-11:30 a.m. — The Lerner Theatre — $23.20 – $37.65 — Experience an annual showcase of Tap, Jazz, and Modern dance performances by talented students.
Tutu School Spring Bravo Bash
10:00 – 11:30 a.m. — The Lerner Theatre — $20 – $26 — A whimsical and family-friendly performance featuring students in adorable tutus.
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