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Tuesday, July 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Elkhart. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 152nd Elkhart County 4-H Fair will run from (Friday, July 18) through (Saturday, July 26) as local organizers prepare to engage the community in traditional fair activities. 16 News Now
- ➤ The Elkhart County 4-H Fair (152nd year) is the largest fair outside the Indiana State Fair and will be held from Friday, July 18 through Saturday, July 26 at the fairgrounds (17746 County Road 34 in Goshen). 16 News Now
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday morning, the Elkhart County Sheriff's Office responded to a crash on the 21000 block of S.R.120 when 19-year-old Cyanna McKnight, intoxicated and speeding, lost control of her 2014 Honda Accord and rolled through several yards—she was taken to a local hospital with pain on her right side and back. ABC 57
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ South Shore Line is offering free rides for teachers from July 14 to July 20 on off-peak weekday and weekend trains, requiring a valid school ID. The railway also supports a Kids Ride Free Program—children under 13 ride free with a paying adult. WSBT
- ➤ New Prairie United School Corporation said it will not allow students to attend LifeWise Academy’s off-campus bible classes until the nonprofit provides detailed volunteer background check information. School officials are meeting with LifeWise—who says its screening meets nonprofit standards—and will update families later this month. WSBT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ All Indiana Public Broadcast Stations lost over $3.5 million—South Bend lost about $400,000 and faced a 10% budget drop—after state funding ended in late April, and management had to quickly adjust budgets. PBS officials warned that further federal cuts might force reductions in local programming and emergency alert services. WSBT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The FDA announced that Hartford Bakery is recalling six lots of its Lewis Bake Shop Artisan Style 1/2 Loaf bread sold in Indiana and Michigan because the packaging did not list the hazelnut ingredient—customers are advised to return the product for a full refund and no major injuries have been reported. ABC 57
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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Banda Machos Live in Elkhart
9 PM – 1 AM — Concord Event Center — General Admission $50 — Experience the vibrant sounds of Banda Machos and Banda La Zeta for an unforgettable night.
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Monthly Euchre night at Brentwood at Elkhart Independent Living
Your Local Independent Living is hosting a monthly Euchre night that is open to the public! We will have snacks, raffles, and a grand prize of a $100 gift card for the winning team! We will be hosting on the 2nd Thursday of the month starting on August 14th, beginning at 6pm! Please call 574-262-1626 for information
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