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Wednesday, June 25th, 2025
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Good morning, Elkhart. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mark Peterson retired from WNDU after 40 years working behind the scenes to report local news—his decades of service helped shape the station’s community focus. 16 News Now
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The owner of Martin’s Super Market, SpartanNash, is being sold for $1.77 billion to C&S Wholesale Grocers—promising more affordable groceries and improved service at 21 stores in northern Indiana and southwest Michigan as the deal closes later this year. WSBT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Authorities identified the man killed in a shooting early Tuesday morning at the Daylite Inn on Cassopolis Street — the motel where the incident occurred — as police investigate the case. 16 News Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Governor Braun announced that Indiana's 15 public colleges and universities will freeze in-state undergraduate tuition and mandatory fees for the next two years to ease rising education costs—this measure is designed to help students manage financial burdens while colleges work to streamline services without reducing quality. WSBT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ INDOT released its final reports for the ProPEL US 30 and US 31 studies covering 180 miles across 12 counties. The study teams changed the draft reports based on public input by updating the Warsaw freeway alternative to include local service roads (improving access for businesses) and replacing an overpass with an interchange at Union Road in West Plymouth. WSBT
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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Parade 5K Road Run
10 AM – 3 PM — Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds — Check the event for registration fees — Run with thousands of spectators along the Elkhart County Fair Parade route.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid.
~ Benjamin Franklin
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