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Wednesday, July 30th, 2025
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Good morning, Elkhart. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ BBQ and Brew Fest benefiting Boys and Girls Clubs of Elkhart County will take place this Saturday, Aug. 2 from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds in Goshen; the event will offer burgers, craft beer, live music and kid-friendly activities like a teen basketball tournament, face painting, yard games and bouncy houses in a child-safe, alcohol-free zone. 16 News Now
- ➤ The Boys and Girls Clubs of Elkhart hosted a Lemonade Day Tuesday at four sites to teach youth budgeting, marketing, and customer service — the event showcased the entrepreneurial spirit of local members. ABC 57
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A crash involving a semi-truck and a pickup towing a boat shut down the Indiana Toll Road in Elkhart County just east of the Middlebury exit — both drivers are being taken to a hospital and authorities say the westbound lanes and one eastbound lane will reopen once a medical helicopter departs. WSBT
- ➤ Two people were injured when a pickup truck crashed into a semi on the Indiana Toll Road in Elkhart County—authorities are investigating the incident. 16 News Now
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Elkhart police charged Nicholas Stanley with murder for shooting Allen Cogswell at Daylite Inn in June—he now faces a misdemeanor gun charge for unlawful possession after a domestic battery conviction and his trial will be set for October. WSBT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Elkhart County Commissioners will offer guided public tours of the new courthouse at 1905 Reliance Road from August 4 to 8 before it opens for trials later this fall. Tour sessions run Monday from 4-8 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday from 12-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m., and Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. — each 60-minute tour starts every 30 minutes and seats up to 30 visitors. ABC 57
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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Curbside Concerts: Abbie Thomas and the Crazy Hearts
7-9:30 p.m. — Elkhart Public Library - Downtown — Free entry — Abbie Thomas kicks off the fall season with soulful tunes and a vibrant community atmosphere.
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