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Friday, August 15th, 2025
Good morning, Elkhart. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of August.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Today, Elkhart schools opened as staff at Cleveland Elementary readied classrooms for the new school year—ABC57's Giselle Valentin reported live. ABC 57
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita issued Civil Investigative Demands to Notre Dame and Butler seeking records on DEI practices to check for possible state law violations. The universities had not supplied the materials requested in May + their websites indicate policies that may treat people differently based on race. ABC 57
- ➤ Congressman Rudy Yakym discussed the One Big Beautiful Bill in Indiana's 2nd District, saying it offers tax relief for overtime workers and supports manufacturing families—he will tour 11 counties in August—to promote common sense Medicaid rules and strengthen job or volunteer opportunities. This visit highlights his effort to showcase pro-worker and pro-family policies across the district. WSBT
- ➤ Elkhart County will get a $180,000 refund for three A.I. body scanners that failed accuracy tests for courthouses+ the county will use metal detectors instead. ABC 57
- ➤ A small group gathered outside the Elkhart County Courthouse on August 14th to demand accountability from the DCS for failing to protect Justin—whose father and step-mother now face murder charges—arguing that repeated reports of concern were ignored. WSBT
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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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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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Felipe Esparza Live Comedy Show
7-8:30 p.m. — The Lerner Theatre — Tickets from $34 — Enjoy a night of laughter with comedian Felipe Esparza.
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Bristol Corndog Festival
Get ready for the best day of the year at the Bristol Corndog Festival with a full day of music, food, contests and family fun in the heart of Bristol.
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Elkhart County Symphony Season 78 Premiere
4-7 p.m. — Wellfield Botanic Gardens — $21.20 – $34.60 — Experience the breathtaking orchestral music of Mozart and Shostakovich in a serene outdoor setting.
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