Good morning, Elkhart.

Dustin’s Place now offers an overnight grief camp to support kids grieving the loss of a loved one, and the program will expand local family support services + provide a safe space for healing.

McDonald’s announced a global $8.5 billion overhaul to modernize restaurants plus boost automation, kitchen operations and employee training, and local outlets may see upgrades as phased investments support franchisees.

Community members gathered at the Career Center Annex to celebrate a renovated motorsports facility honoring Herbert Ulery—who began his career with Elkhart Schools in 1958.

The nearly $100,000 upgrade expanded instructional classrooms, added a welding and fabrication area, and improved shop ventilation and electrical systems.

Beacon Health System is cutting administrative and operational jobs at Elkhart General Hospital due to rising care costs and financial pressures.

The system said the changes aim to support affected employees+assist them in finding internal roles while protecting its ability to deliver care.