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Elkhart
Friday, August 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Elkhart. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. WSBT
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ 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. 16 News Now
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ 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. WSBT
- ➤ 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. WSBT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. 16 News Now
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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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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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