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Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025
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Good morning, Elkhart. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 22nd of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ City leaders invite residents to share ideas at a meeting called Let's Talk Tuesday, which starts today at 6:30 p.m. at McNaughton Pavilion across from the hospital + Mayor Rod Roberson and Councilwoman LaTonya King will attend. WSBT
- ➤ Dancing drones flew Monday night behind the grandstand at the Elkhart County 4-H Fair and will fly Tuesday night with a different display. The show used 400 drones—double last year’s amount—and they soared up to 400 feet with fair-themed graphics planned over several months. WSBT
- ➤ Elkhart is reflecting on its past as it moves forward with changes—construction began on Leeper Park tennis courts, Mayor Roberson is addressing gun violence, a judge is reviewing over 850 cases after a former magistrate broke Indiana law, protests occurred in Niles, and the Mishawaka toll plaza will close nightly for maintenance. 16 News Now
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Kroger’s Johnson Street store in Elkhart closed Monday due to low inventory and weak business performance—management noted the early shutdown as shoppers shared both big savings and bittersweet memories. Many locals now face the challenge of traveling farther for affordable groceries. ABC 57
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A judge said that more than 850 cases may need review after a former magistrate violated Indiana code by engaging in a relationship with a deputy prosecutor—officials will decide on next steps as the review proceeds. 16 News Now
- ➤ Mayor Roberson said Elkhart has been hit hard by gun violence and is taking action — he outlined policy reviews and enhanced safety measures to protect the community. 16 News Now
- ➤ Journalist Joshua Short interviewed Mayor Rod Roberson yesterday to ask if the city is in the midst of an urban renaissance—part one of a three-part conversation that explores Elkhart’s future. 16 News Now
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and he's not the same man.
~ Heraclitus
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