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Saturday, October 25th, 2025
Good morning, Elkhart. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 25th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A fundraiser by Middlebury Food Pantry raised $50,000 while body camera footage showed Indiana Sen. Bohacek’s DUI stop and Mishawaka Utilities warned residents about scam calls. St. Joseph County saw an economic boost from Notre Dame football season and a hearing is set to review a modified sentence for a man convicted in a 2012 Elkhart shooting — these updates mark a busy period in local news. 16 News Now
- ➤ Middlebury Food Pantry is raising funds for a new delivery truck by having Executive Director Pam Bingaman climb a tower at Northridge High School—she moves down as donations are collected until the goal is reached and the truck can safely transport food. WSBT
- ➤ Pam Bingaman, executive director of the Middlebury Food Pantry, trapped herself atop the marching band tower at Northridge High today to raise $50,000 for a new box truck and was freed after about 6 hours when donations met her goal—local supporters helped the pantry prepare to serve more families in need. This fundraiser was part of ongoing efforts to update equipment and better handle rising demand in the community. 16 News Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Día de los Muertos celebrations will be held in South Bend and across Elkhart County — community organizers are coordinating events to honor the tradition. 16 News Now
- ➤ Phoenix Performing Arts in Goshen is gearing up for its final 2025 shows and will launch a new season in 2026—promising fresh performances for local audiences. 16 News Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Elkhart Rotary Club is raising funds to support polio vaccinations worldwide with donations matched 2—1 by the Gates Foundation, and district governor elect Terri Rickel said that vaccinating children in Afghanistan and Pakistan can help stop the virus from spreading. Although polio is eliminated here, unvaccinated travelers risk bringing the disease back. WSBT
- ➤ Today, the Rotary Club of Elkhart hosted the "Pints for Polio" event at Sports Time Family Pub & Grill to raise $1k for vaccines to help children overseas — 15% of the funds went to the International Rotary Club's Polio Eradication Fund. 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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Japanese Tea Tasting
2-3:30 p.m. — Apothica Teas — Free entry — Explore a variety of premium Japanese teas with expert guidance and enjoy a relaxing afternoon.
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Coffee Hour
9-11 a.m. — Owls Club — No cost — Meet new friends or catch up with old ones over a hot drink in a cozy cafe setting.
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Trick or Trap Halloween Party
9 PM - 2 AM — The Arena Nightclub — Free entry — Elkhart's BIGGEST Halloween party featuring DJ STICKY BOOTS and a costume contest.
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Southern Soul Blues Festival
7:30-9:00 p.m. — The Lerner Theatre — VIP packages available — Celebrate an electrifying night filled with soul and blues featuring legends and rising stars.
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The Fab Four - The Ultimate Beatles Tribute
7:30-10 p.m. — Blue Gate Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience an unforgettable tribute to The Beatles with note-for-note renditions and dynamic performances.
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Dusty Slay: The Night Shift Tour
7-8:30 p.m. — The Lerner Theatre — Tickets required — Enjoy a night of laughter with stand-up comedian Dusty Slay sharing his unique southern charm and relatable humor.
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95.3 MNC Noise with Jimmy Failla
3-7:30 p.m. — Northern Indiana Event Center — Starts at $55.20 — Enjoy an evening of laughs and entertainment with special guest Jimmy Failla.
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Mutts Gone Nuts: Unleashed
7:00 – 8:30 PM — The Lerner Theatre — $22.60 – $44.75 — Experience a comedy dog spectacular with talented rescue pups that will leave you howling with joy.
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Midland Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Lerner Theatre — $42.20 – $319.50 — Experience a night of classic country music with Midland and special guests, featuring high-energy performances and unique sounds.
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The Snow Queen Ballet
4:00 – 5:30 PM — The Lerner Theatre — $49.25 – $100.80 — Experience the enchanting story of Gerda's quest to save Kai from the Snow Queen's spell set to classic music.
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