Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 15th of August.
Good morning, Elkhart.
A new report showed just over 190,000 people attended the Elkhart County 4H Fair this year, a bit below average as two days of severe weather temporarily shut down the event on Monday.
The fair introduced fresh events like an ugly dog contest, dad joke contest & cheerleading competition.
NorthWood and Penn coaches discussed the upcoming scrimmage, offering clear insights from their teams.
Meanwhile, flooding continues in Winamac and Elkhart will celebrate America's 250th birthday with its annual Great Cardboard Boat Race — a festive display of local creativity.
Culver Duck Farms donated 115,200 duck eggs Friday morning to Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana, boosting its 2026 total to over 600,000 eggs to help families facing rising food costs in the community.
Elkhart hosted its annual Great Cardboard Boat Race (themed 'Party Like It’s 1776') as teams competed on local waters to celebrate America's 250th birthday.
The event brought together creative designs and community spirit.
South Shore service remains reduced today after storm damage disrupted tracks and signals, and riders should expect lengthy delays along the Lakeshore Corridor this weekend.
Recovery efforts continue to address issues on affected train lines.
The Ice Box has designed a rink for women’s hockey on Thursday nights, and the Sting women’s team will soon launch a free learn-to-play program to grow the sport for the next generation in Michiana.
Teams from Michiana held Week 0 scrimmages Friday night to gear up for Friday Night Frenzy next week in Elkhart.
The games let players test their strategies for the upcoming football season (football is almost here).
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