Good morning, Elkhart.

Goshen hosted Pay Dirt Field Day on August 27, offering hands-on activities like digging root pits to show soil depth and cover crop identification, while demonstrating permeable driveways and dewatering systems to control storm runoff and pollution.

The event aimed to spark interest in water management among future environmental leaders.

West Goshen Elementary celebrates nearly 90% of its third graders passing the IREAD test—a 33% gain from last year.

Operation Education airs tonight on WSBT 22 to spotlight the students behind the scores.

Activists (Mighty Earth) drove a billboard truck around Elkhart in May urging local RV companies to adopt sustainable wood-sourcing practices to reduce rainforest deforestation; ABC57 reported that major manufacturers, which produce about 85% of North American RVs, have not responded to conservation efforts.

With World Alzheimer's Month coming in September, neurologists advise starting brain health routines now to help prevent degenerative conditions.

They recommend socializing, solving puzzles and reading along with a healthy diet and quality sleep — habits that support long-term brain wellness.