Good morning, Elkhart.

Elkhart County 4-H Fair officials warn fans that online sellers may resell duplicate Ludacris concert tickets — a practice that can lead to seating issues; they advise purchasing tickets only on 4hfair.org, with the performance set for 8 p.m. Friday.

The Humane Society of St. Joseph County is asking Elkhart residents to adopt or foster 36 dogs to clear the shelter by 12 p.m. Tuesday, Aug.

18 for facility improvements (adoption fees are waived until then with foster care needed until Aug. 24).

At Battell Park in Mishawaka this month, goats are clearing invasive plants as part of a project by Goats on the Go + last Sunday, a frog-jumping contest brought local participants together at the 42nd annual Osceola Music Festival.

The Indiana Department of Education is releasing statewide IREAD and ILEARN data at the State Board of Education meeting today at 9:00 a.m. The report shows that 87.3% of third graders passed IREAD and outlines new K-12 accountability measures as 2026 SAT results are also shared.

Camp Eberhart officials announced that the high ropes course, which has served thousands for more than 30 years, will be retired by mid-November to clear the way for a new course featuring roughly 20 elements (including a climbing wall) that will begin construction this winter.

Area school districts start classes this week and officials remind drivers to watch for school buses and obey flashing red lights.

Indiana State Police (and the Department of Transportation) say drivers must stop on two-lane roads and behind buses to keep children safe.

Taylor Farms has recalled jalapeno salsa, dips and prepared foods sold at stores like Kroger and Trader Joe’s in 26 states, including Indiana, due to a risk of salmonella contamination.

Consumers in Elkhart should discard these items and request refunds at purchase.

Goshen Health added bilingual physician Dr. Aaron Trillo to serve patients who speak Spanish and English, addressing a gap in care after census data showed nearly one in four residents speak another language at home.

Lexington House held its Monarch Music Fest Sunday at Wellfield Botanic Gardens to raise funds and awareness for members living with mental illness.

The nonprofit (founded in 2020) helps members find work, pursue education, and build community ties.

Leroy Robinson Southern Soul & Soul Music Festival featuring The Bar-Kays

7-10 p.m. — The Lerner Theatre — $64 – $167.10 — Celebrate the legacy of Leroy Robinson with a night of Southern Soul and R&B featuring Lakeside and T.K. Soul.