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Wednesday, September 17th, 2025
Good morning, Elkhart. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 17th of September.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Potawatomi Zoo will send its beloved rhino Masamba to a 10,000-acre conservation center in Ohio—where it will breed, marking its departure from the zoo. 16 News Now
- ➤ Indiana reduction zones in urban areas such as South Bend, La Porte, Elkhart, Michigan City & Warsaw extend the hunting season and allow hunters to take up to 10 deer and a second antler deer to help manage high deer populations. Hunters must follow DNR safety procedures & local rules to balance wildlife numbers with community needs. ABC 57
- ➤ St. Joseph County approved an amendment to its Water Protection Plan aimed at tackling water contamination and boosting clean water access—county funds will be reallocated to study septic system concentrations while engineers begin a report on long-term solutions. ABC 57
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fulton County has only 12 lawyers for 20,000 residents as many older attorneys retire, leaving rural law firms with a legal desert. Officials are launching high school internship programs—part of recommendations from an Indiana Supreme Court report—to attract new legal talent. WSBT
- ➤ Gov. Braun answered Joshua Short’s question about Charlie Kirk’s murder—he said his attorney general was investigating comments made by educators regarding the killing. 16 News Now
- ➤ The Elkhart County Sheriff’s office is still waiting on a check from the state department of corrections for a $1.3 million reimbursement for housing state inmates dating back to August 2024 — a new state budget bill now outlines a revised reimbursement process. WSBT
- ➤ An accessible pedestrian signal was installed in Elkhart thanks to the help of 12-year-old Willow Townsend—making navigation safer for visually impaired pedestrians. 16 News Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Elkhart County Suicide Prevention Coalition hosted its Walking Together Remembrance Walk at Wellfield Botanic Gardens to raise awareness of suicide and mental illness as participants picked up color-coded beads in memory of lost loved ones—community members united to support mental health efforts. 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: 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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Hometown Jams: Starship and Foghat Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — The Lerner Theatre — $52.49 – $125.69 — Experience an unforgettable night of classic rock anthems from Starship and Foghat.
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