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Thursday, October 9th, 2025

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Good morning, Elkhart. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of October.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Elkhart will host the 13th Annual Trunk or Treat event at Island Park on October 11 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.—families can enjoy trick-or-treating from decorated trunks hosted by local businesses and community groups as they enter via the Sycamore Street bridge.  ABC 57

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Elkhart received a $12 million grant from the Lilly Endowment to redevelop the Benham Neighborhood and Woodland Crossing retail center into a mixed-use area with nearly 400 new housing units and upgraded retail, healthcare and education services as part of a plan exceeding $110 million. Groundbreaking on the South Main block will take place this spring—marking a key step in the city’s growth.  WSBT

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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

    Thu, 8/14/25

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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.

    Fri, 10/10/25

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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.

    Sat, 10/18/25

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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.

    Sun, 10/19/25

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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