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Elkhart
Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Elkhart. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 3rd of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ More than 60 food pantries and food relief programs in Elkhart County are joining forces during Hunger Action Month to fight hunger—pooling resources to help more families in need. WSBT
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Police identified 21-year-old Steven Perez from Elkhart and 69-year-old Donna Rae Gushwa from Milford as the two who died in a four-vehicle crash that happened last Friday just before 7:45 a.m. at the corner of County Road 40 and County 17—Perez was not wearing a seatbelt and was thrown from his car while two other drivers were taken to a hospital, and the crash remains under investigation. 16 News Now
- ➤ Deputies responded to a two-vehicle crash near the intersection of S.R. 13 and C.R. 42 around 7:35 p.m. Monday when a 94-year-old from Middlebury disregarded a stop sign and struck a 2015 Chevrolet Malibu driven by a 25-year-old from Nappanee—Pratt complained of pain from the shoulder to the knee and was taken to Goshen General Hospital while the other driver was released and no drugs or alcohol were involved. ABC 57
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Bristol will host the Corndog Festival this weekend—local organizers say the event celebrates the city's nickname as the Corndog Capital of the World and provides family-friendly fun. 16 News Now
- ➤ The City of Elkhart held a press conference Tuesday to announce that the free 'Under the Stars' concert featuring Kool and the Gang and The Commodores will take place on Sept. 6 at the Central Green. Officials said road closures will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday — the event is presented by the Lerner Theatre and Elkhart County CVB and will feature vendors and food trucks. 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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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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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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