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Tuesday, August 19th, 2025
Good morning, Elkhart. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of August.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival will present King Lear as it celebrates 25 years in Michiana—bringing Shakespeare’s beloved works to life for local audiences. 16 News Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The statewide IREAD-3 assessment showed a 5% rise with 87.3% of third graders passing in 2025; Elkhart Community Schools boosted proficiency from 64.7% to 80.9% with several local schools increasing by over 20% — proving that new literacy investments are making a difference. WSBT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Elkhart football is preparing for a playoff run in 2025 after a strong regular season last year — the team plans to build on its success for postseason opportunities. 16 News Now
- ➤ Notre Dame Football has announced its 2025 team captains less than two weeks before kickoff — the players voted S Adon Shuler, Drayk Bowen, Donovan Hinish, Billy Schrauth, Aamil Wagner and Will Pauling as their leaders. ABC 57
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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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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The price of greatness is responsibility.
~ Winston Churchill
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