Good morning, Elkhart.

Hotel Elkhart is offering tasty cocktails (and mocktails) to help guests cool off this summer.

Chick-fil-A on County Road 6 in Elkhart offered a free breakfast giveaway on July 16th from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.—customers received one Chicken Biscuit when they mentioned free breakfast at the time of their order.

Concord Community Schools announced that Jeff Petty has been selected as the new principal of Concord High School pending school board approval on August 4, and he has served as a math teacher and assistant principal at the school since 2018 + he also coached sports teams.

Concord High School has named Jeff Petty as its new principal pending board approval—Petty previously served as an assistant principal—and he will start his job in the upcoming school year.

This change comes as the school prepares for a fresh leadership transition.

New Prairie United School District officials asked lawmakers to clarify background check rules after LifeWise Academy set plans to pull students off school grounds for Bible classes — the district is considering policy changes to better protect student safety.

The St. Joseph County Health Department is reapplying for the Safety PIN Grant—funding programs like home visits and free maternal classes—to support local moms and babies.

Data from last month show the state’s infant mortality rate in 2024 dropped to 6.3 deaths per 1,000 live births, yet challenges remain in the county.

Saint Joseph Health System acquired the Mishawaka Medical Office Building on Douglas Road on Tuesday, July 15.

The four-story building houses more than 20 clinics and a parking garage to help expand local health services.

The Chet Waggoner Little League is preparing for the Indiana State Championship with a free tournament and an opening ceremony today at 10:00 a.m. Volunteers are setting up tents, water stations, and cooling areas to keep players safe while police monitor the facility to prevent further vandalism.

David Letherman and Louis Kissinger from Elkhart County have worked at IMS for nearly a decade managing race day operations and safety; Kissinger, as general manager of IMS Operations, and Letherman, as senior director, will be key in running the Brickyard 400 on July 27—providing a smooth event experience for fans.

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.

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.

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.

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

Chrisette Michele Live Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — The Lerner Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience an unforgettable evening with the soulful sounds of Chrisette Michele.

4th Annual Food Truck & Vendor Fest

12-8 p.m. — Civic Plaza — Free entry — Enjoy delicious food trucks and live music from national artists at this vibrant festival in downtown Elkhart.