Wednesday, September 10th, 2025
Good morning, Elkhart. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 10th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Food Bank of Northern Indiana is asking local residents to help fight hunger by donating and volunteering—support is essential as food insecurity rises in our community. 16 News Now
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Stephonn Sutton was sentenced to 55 years—256 days of jail credit with 10 years suspended—for his role in the November 2024 shooting on Monroe Street that fatally wounded Toby Fisher. ABC 57
- ➤ A man was taken into police custody after a police chase started in Elkhart when he sped away from a stop for speeding at a local liquor store and ended with his Chevrolet Trailblazer rolling over near train tracks in Osceola—he was later found in a shed and taken to a hospital after a K9 bite while a woman passenger was found walking unharmed. 16 News Now
- ➤ Elkhart man Malcolm Walker was arrested for a shooting at a BP gas station in Michigan City around 6:29 p.m. Sunday that left a 40-year-old resident with leg wounds—he faces charges of Attempted Murder, Aggravated Battery, and Possession of a Firearm by a Serious Violent Felon—and is set to appear in La Porte County Superior Court on September 16 at 8:30 a.m. ABC 57
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The City of Elkhart Parks & Recreation and WVPE Public Radio will host Island of Blues at Island Park downtown on Saturday, September 13 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.—the free festival will have live blues bands, food vendors, a beer garden, and a Coachmen Classic Cars car show. 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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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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Waggin' in the Woods
2-5 p.m. — Elkhart Environmental Center — Free entry with pet supply donation — Celebrate furry friends with a day of activities, vendors, and a pooch parade.
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Coffee Hour
9-11 a.m. — Owls Club — Free entry — Connect over coffee in a relaxed atmosphere perfect for meeting new friends or catching up with old ones.
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World Ballet Company: The Great Gatsby
7-8:30 p.m. — The Lerner Theatre — $49.90 – $100.90 — Experience the dazzling Broadway-style ballet showcasing the glitz and glamor of F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel.
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