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Elkhart
Thursday, September 25th, 2025
Good morning, Elkhart. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 25th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A local family in St. Joseph County won an A&M Home Services roof raffle that gives them a new roof for their home, with installation planned soon. 16 News Now
- ➤ The Community Foundation of Elkhart County reached a milestone—reporting $502 million in assets at the end of its fiscal year—which now places it among the top 50 community foundations in the U.S. The organization has been investing in education, families and local projects since 1989. WSBT
- ➤ Joseph is a 15-year-old foster child who wants a local family to attend his games + cheer him on, hoping their support will make a difference. 16 News Now
- ➤ Magical Meadows in Kosciusko County is undergoing a $2 million expansion that will add two indoor riding arenas and double its current number of riders—serving children, adults with disabilities, at-risk youth, veterans, and first responders from Marshall, Elkhart, Noble, and LaGrange counties—and the project is expected to be completed by spring. WSBT
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The new Barrio Tacos restaurant opened at Eddy Street Commons today — where customers build their own tacos and order unique cocktails — and it offers a hip dining spot. The local chain aims to give residents a casual meal option — a plan focused on fresh flavors — as it adds a modern twist to the neighborhood. 16 News Now
- ➤ Notre Dame hosted a three-day A.I. summit that ended yesterday, where tech leaders discussed ethical use of artificial intelligence in the workforce and examined the DELTA framework—guiding workplace values for future contracts. WSBT
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ St. Joseph County Commissioner Tony Hazen said UKA Group is considering a wind farm project that may take up five to ten thousand acres but the exact area is still undecided—residents and county leaders are upset over losing productive farmland and misleading letters about the proposal. WSBT
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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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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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Disney's Descendants - The Musical
2-3:30 p.m. — Crystal Ballroom at the Lerner Theater — Ticket info available — An exciting musical experience featuring the beloved characters from Disney's Descendants.
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Disney's Descendants - The Musical
2:00-3:30 p.m. — The Lerner Theatre — $17.10 – $32.55 — Experience the tale of villainous teens as they face choices between good and evil at this musical performance.
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