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Wednesday, June 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Elkhart. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Splash pads across Michiana are open for residents to cool off as temperatures rise—providing a safe way to beat the heat—and offer a fun outdoor option for families. 16 News Now
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 35-year-old Goshen woman lost control on Shattuck Road early Tuesday at 4:30 a.m. when her car struck a tree and she was ejected, with drugs and alcohol suspected as factors and no seatbelt in use, so she was taken to Elkhart General Hospital while deputies continue investigating. ABC 57
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Elkhart will host two Juneteenth events on June 19—one at the Historic Roosevelt Center from 4 to 8 p.m. featuring a flag raising, live DJ, and mayoral address, and another at the Public Library from 5 to 8 p.m. with live jazz, food trucks, and local vendors. 16 News Now
- ➤ The Hall of Heroes Comic Con 2025 will double in size and be held Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Northern Indiana Events Center at the RV Hall of Fame in Elkhart, and it will feature over 100 vendors and regional artists, vintage comics, toys and collectibles, displays including the 1960s Batmobile plus celebrity guests. ABC 57
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Assistant Superintendent Monica Kegerreis said Fairfield Community Schools is reconfiguring Millersburg Elementary Middle School for grades K-8 into Millersburg Elementary School for grades K-6, with the 7th and 8th graders moving to Fairfield Junior Senior High School; the transition began during the 24-25 school year. The board minutes will be approved in July—then paperwork will be filed with the Indiana Department of Education to finalize the change. ABC 57
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rep. Rudy Yakym visited The WNDU Studios on June 17 to announce that reporter Mark Peterson's retirement was entered in the Congressional Record—marking a special recognition of his career. 16 News Now
- ➤ The Elkhart Street Department will pave streets from Monday to Friday, closing parts of Windsor Avenue, Southview Drive, and Northpoint Boulevard with different segments scheduled each day. Residents must remove vehicles before 7 a.m. and plan alternate routes during the work plus follow barricade instructions for safety. ABC 57
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Elkhart’s northeast side will soon see 86 new single-family homes built in the Boulder Run subdivision, with homes ranging from 1,200 to 1,500 square feet and priced between $300,000 and $400,000. City officials are using tax increment financing to raise about $3.1 million that lowers lot costs by nearly $40,000—utility work will begin in the next 6 months and construction is scheduled to start next year. 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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The Little Mermaid
7:30-11:30 p.m. — The Lerner Theatre — $17.10 – $32.55 — Experience the enchanting tale of Ariel as she navigates between two worlds in this captivating Disney musical adaptation.
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