Good morning, Elkhart.

Geminus hosted an open house at the new Elkhart County Family Resource Center on North Nappanee Street—this center offers families computers, printers, Wi-Fi, fax services, transportation help, and childcare in partnership with Strengthening Indiana Families.

Lawrence Lippert, founder of Lippert Components, passed away peacefully on Tuesday at age 100 after building his company into a respected manufacturing firm since 1956.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. and visitation is today from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Lux-Moody-Wolfel Funeral Home in Alma, Mich.

A 24-year-old man, Christopher Dillon Chadwick, died on Thursday after a head-on collision on State Road 120 east of County Road 17—he was taken to a hospital with head and internal injuries and the crash remains under investigation.

The Indiana State Police cold case team is using new DNA technology—like SNP testing—to reexamine unsolved murders including the 41-year-old killing of Darlene Hulse and a case of 11-year-old Brandie Peltz, and they are asking anyone with information to help solve them.

A Notre Dame track athlete is starting a free six-week mentorship program — Run Your City — that will let local youth run with college athletes on Sunday afternoons while receiving mentorship.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Coffee Hour

9-11 a.m. — Owls Club — Free entry — Meet someone new or catch up with an old friend over a hot drink in a relaxed café setting.

Curbside Concerts: Jake Miller and The Midwest Heat

7-9:30 p.m. — Elkhart Public Library - Downtown — Free entry — Enjoy country and western music under the stars with Jake Miller and friends.

New Paris Indiana Community 250th Anniversary Block Party

10 AM-7 PM — Sunnyside Park — Free entry — Celebrate 250 years of community spirit with fun, local vendors, and activities.