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Saturday, July 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Elkhart. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Visitors to the Elkhart County 4-H Fair can enjoy food, rides, and duck races where longtime hosts Robert Duck and his wife bring their racing flock that has entertained locals for nearly 27 years— the fair runs from July 18 through 26. ABC 57
- ➤ Alyssa Heilmann rode the Ferris wheel at the Elkhart County 4‑H Fair, which featured agriculture, pop culture, food, rides — and games for local visitors. 16 News Now
- ➤ The Elkhart County 4-H Fair kicked off on Friday at the fairgrounds in Goshen and attracted thousands for a nine-day event celebrating its 152nd year as the largest county fair in the state. ABC 57
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, the body of 50-year-old Anthony Null was pulled from the river near the 300 block of E. Beardsley Avenue at about 1:10 p.m.—the homicide unit is investigating the case. ABC 57
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Country singer Nate Smith canceled his Elkhart County Fair performance due to doctor's orders—American Idol winner Chayce Beckham will headline on Monday, July 21st starting at 8 p.m. with special guest Preston Cooper while ticket refunds are issued. WSBT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Indiana cut public media funding following Congress's decision this month—forcing local stations like WNIT and WVPE to reduce programming, staff, and local news coverage. Many at these outlets expressed concern about the changes and plan to maintain flagship programs despite the cuts. WSBT
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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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.
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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.
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Family Day in the Park
3-6 p.m. — McNaughton Park Pavilion — Free entry — Enjoy a delightful afternoon of live music, crafts, games, and food trucks for the entire family.
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