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Friday, August 29th, 2025
Good morning, Elkhart. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday an Elkhart officer spotted a stolen Honda CR-V near S. 11th Street and W. Indiana Avenue and chased it with lights and sirens—police later found the car parked on Compton Street with a firearm and marijuana, and 19-year-old Trevon Loston was arrested on Delaware Street for handgun possession, resisting law enforcement with a vehicle and marijuana charges. ABC 57
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The River Bend Film Festival returns for its 22nd year in Goshen today with no overlapping show times so that movie lovers can see every independent film. Director of programming Jordon Hodges, who moved the event from South Bend to his hometown, will wrap up the festival with a party on Aug. 30—offering workshops and diverse film genres. ABC 57
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local safety officials participated in a live train derailment exercise with hazardous materials in Argos—teams from northern Indiana tested response plans on Thursday and will focus on recovery efforts today. WSBT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Researchers in Middlebury are studying the Amish community to better understand type 1 diabetes risks and improve early treatments—nurse Ludmila Pichugena-Emerson and Dr. Dan Kragt at Dayspring Christian Healthcare are screening patients and offering monoclonal antibody shots to delay the disease. WSBT
- ➤ Researchers in Middlebury are studying diabetes in the Amish community and have found that type 1 cases occur more often than in the general population—this work includes free antibody screening and an FDA-approved shot given to an eight-year-old patient to delay the disease. Nurse Ludmila Pichugena-Emerson and Dr. Dan Kragt at Dayspring Christian Healthcare will continue to support at-risk patients with low-cost treatments and care. 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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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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Coffee Hour
9-11 a.m. — Owls Club — Free entry — Enjoy a hot drink while meeting new friends or catching up with familiar faces in a casual setting.
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Lunchtime Live: Kimball Organ Concert with Celia Weiss
11 AM – 1 PM — The Lerner Theatre — Free entry — Enjoy virtuoso performances on the historic Kimball Organ by local favorite Celia Weiss.
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Coffee Hour
9-11 a.m. — Owls Club — Free entry — Meet new friends and catch up over a warm drink in a relaxed cafe setting.
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Scrambler Lineup Demo Day
10 AM – 3 PM — Elkhart Triumph — Free entry — Experience thrilling test rides on Triumph's iconic Scrambler lineup and receive a complimentary gift for the first 20 riders.
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