Good morning, Elkhart.

In Elkhart, Memorial Day is observed on Monday, May 25 with a veterans memorial service at Rice Cemetery (9 a.m.) and a parade starting at 11 a.m. on Main Street from Harrison to Lexington.

Goshen’s Kids Council planted flowers on Wednesday at Main and Washington as part of a beautification project, and the seven elected fourth graders added hand-painted rocks and decorative signs from their spring art session.

The new sheds for Bremen Village Shops were delivered Tuesday as officials work to set up small business spaces—targeting a Memorial Day opening.

Hotel Elkhart has opened its High Note Rooftop Bar for the summer season and welcomes hotel guests plus the public from Monday through Saturday between 7 and 11 p.m. when conditions allow.

A petition nearing 1,000 signatures opposes a planned Microsoft data center near Granger in St. Joe County, even as County Development Director Bill Schalliol said the project meets all zoning requirements and will keep moving forward, with organizer Todd Robertson vowing to monitor future expansions.

Local law enforcement, government officials and families gathered today at the Indiana State Police Toll Road post to honor 49 troopers who died in the line of duty since 1933.

The event served as a heartfelt tribute to the service and sacrifice of state police employees.

Beacon Children’s Hospital announced it will use proceeds from the Four Winds Invitational tournament to launch the AngelEye MilkTracker system, a feed management app for clinicians and parents (designed to improve tracking of infant nutrition).

Epic Unstoppable 2026

2-10 p.m. — The Lerner Theatre — $29.50 — A celebration of over 200 local dancers showcasing their talent and resilience.

2026 Conservatory of Dance: Student Concert

10 a.m. — The Lerner Theatre — $20 – $35 — Enjoy a delightful showcase of Tap, Jazz, and Modern dances performed by students.

Elkhart Jazz Fest: Larkin Poe

8-9 p.m. — Elkhart Jazz Festival — $45 – $89 — Experience GRAMMY-winning Larkin Poe as they kick off the festival with heartfelt storytelling in contemporary blues.

2026 Elkhart Jazz Festival - Friday Evening

8-9 p.m. — The Lerner Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience an evening of jazz with celebrated drummer Jeff Hamilton and talented musicians Tadataka Unno and Jon Hamar.