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Friday, June 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Elkhart. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Elkhart County Parks invites the community to Feature Grain Day at Bonneyville Mill tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will include grinding demonstrations and baked samples with Blue Popcorn cornmeal as the featured grain for the season and a limited-edition product available for a short time. ABC 57
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On June 9th, three Jayco employees in Middlebury were charged with two counts of torturing or mutilating a vertebrate animal—after allegedly placing two live, stray cats in a trash compactor amid challenges with removing the animals. WSBT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A popular animal park in Shipshewana reopened after a lengthy dispute with federal officials— only traditional animals such as baby ducklings, long-horned cattle, peacocks, and camels are on display. The park’s attorney said the matter has been settled and early visitors are excited about the new setup. WSBT
- ➤ The 45th Annual Rhapsody Arts and Music Festival takes place today and tomorrow at Island Park in Elkhart, featuring live performances from regional and national bands, an artists’ market, family activities, food trucks, and a beer garden—admission is free. 16 News Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Indiana officials announced that the On My Way Pre-K program will be capped at 2,500 students for the upcoming school year—an update driven by new state laws, budget decisions and changes in eligibility that require families to earn at or below 140% of the federal poverty level and for parents to be working, in school or in job training. Last year, more than 6,000 children were enrolled in the program. WSBT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Milford received $7 million from the Indiana Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds to pay for a new filtration system and to replace lead pipes in 60 homes—residents are concerned by discolored water that makes it unsafe to drink. 16 News Now
- ➤ Elkhart city policy gives anyone found camping on public property 48 hours after a warning to leave and offers free transportation to the nearest shelter before fines apply; no citations have been issued in the 10 months it has been in effect. State lawmakers dropped a plan that would have made such camping a class C misdemeanor, reflecting a broader debate on public safety and support for the homeless. WSBT
TRAVEL NEWS
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Elkhart Jazz Festival featuring Diana Krall
Thursday, Jun 19th — The Lerner Theatre — Ticket prices starting at $34 — Experience the soulful sounds of jazz legend Diana Krall at the kickoff of this internationally acclaimed festival.
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Elkhart Jazz Festival
7-11:15 p.m. — Elkhart Public Library - Downtown — Free entry — Kick off festival weekend with local indie-folk and Americana vibes outdoors.
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Elkhart County Symphony featuring Sam Greenfield
8:30-10 p.m. — The Lerner Theatre — Included with Saturday or Weekend Pass — Experience the dynamic sounds of Sam Greenfield blending jazz, pop, and funk.
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Elkhart Jazz Festival - Jazz Brunch
10:30 a.m. — Crystal Ballroom at the Lerner Theater — $11.95 – $48.00 — Delight in a morning of jazz and a delectable brunch featuring the Ben Davis Trio.
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Greater Elkhart Chamber Golf Outing 2025
8:30 a.m. — Elcona Country Club — Dinner all day — Enjoy a day of golf, dining, and awards at this exciting community event.
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Porsches on the River
Time TBD — Sears Public parking lot — Free entry — Experience a showcase of stunning Porsches along the riverbank in Elkhart.
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Teen Takeover Night
8-11 p.m. — Pierre Moran Pool — $8 entry — Dive into an inflatable-themed night of fun and games at this exclusive teen pool party.
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Open House at Rosewood Villa
2-4 p.m. — 1916 Wild Rose Ln, Mishawaka, IN — $265,000 — Experience serene one-story living in a beautiful condo with an open concept layout.
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