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Elkhart, Indiana Patch AM: a 5 min readCheers Elkhart! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- See what’s coming to Elkhart’s newly revamped Ullery Park.
- Why Elkhart Police are advertising in South Bend to hire new officers.
- Why a rail link to Elkhart Western Railroad was just scrapped
Also on today's calendar: 2026 Conservatory of Dance: Student Concert and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 56 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 86, low: 65. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 86 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• City of Elkhart breaks ground for new Ullery Park revitalization project (wsbt.com) — Elkhart has officially broken ground on a major revitalization of Ullery Park on West Cleveland Avenue, adding a splash pad, walking paths, new lighting, and more family-friendly features. City leaders say the project, part of Mayor Rod Roberson’s ASPIRE initiative, is the most significant investment in the park and surrounding neighborhood in years, aiming to better connect residents and give kids more to do outdoors. 
• Elkhart Police launch billboard recruiting campaign to fill open spots on the force (abc57.com) — Elkhart Police are stepping up recruiting, including a new billboard near Notre Dame, to fill 17 open officer positions out of 143 budgeted roles. Leaders say calls are still being covered, but more officers would ease workloads, support specialized units, and prepare for upcoming retirements, with testing for new candidates scheduled next month.
• Proposed Capital Avenue rail line expansion project ends (wsbt.com) — A proposed rail expansion that would have linked the Elkhart Western Railroad to Canadian National tracks in Granger has been shelved after strong neighborhood opposition. St. Joseph County leaders pulled a federal rail study grant, citing safety, noise, and lack of current industrial demand. Officials say no money was spent and future grant impacts remain unclear.
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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The Erly at Elkhart Library Rooftop Concert Series →
Elkhart Public Library - Downtown Branch, 300 S 2nd St, Elkhart
7:00 pm
Friday June 5
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Other local events
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CHS Class of 2026 Commencement at Notre Dame
Concord Intermediate School Purcell Pavilion, Notre Dame, IN 46556, USA
7:00 pm -
HS Class of 2026 Commencement at Notre Dame
Concord Community High School Purcell Pavilion, Notre Dame, IN 46556, USA
7:00 pm -
Breastfeeding and Returning to Work or School - EGH 2026
Elkhart General Hospital , 600 East Boulevard, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
4:30 pm -
June First Friday
ADEC Downtown Goshen, 324 South Fifth Street, Goshen, IN, 46528, United States
5:00 pm -
2026 Conservatory of Dance: Student Concert →
The Lerner Theatre, 410 S Main St, Elkhart
10:00 am -
Spring Athletic Awards
Elkhart Community Schools Auditorium, Elkhart High School, 2608 California Rd, Elkhart
6:30 pm -
CHS Spring Athletic Awards Program
Concord Intermediate School BPAC
6:30 pm
Wednesday June 3
Thursday June 4
Friday June 5
Saturday June 6
Monday June 8
📣 Elkhart Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Prep for Childbirth (2 week series) EGH 2026
Elkhart General Hospital , 600 East Boulevard, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
6:30 pm -
HS Class of 2026 Commencement at Notre Dame
Concord Community High School Purcell Pavilion, Notre Dame, IN 46556, USA
7:00 pm -
CHS Class of 2026 Commencement at Notre Dame
Concord Intermediate School Purcell Pavilion, Notre Dame, IN 46556, USA
7:00 pm -
Coffee and Conversation: Roundtable Talk →
OWLS Club, 2715 E Jackson Blvd, Elkhart
9:00 am
Wednesday June 3
Thursday June 4
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hey Y’all this is Tony my Cousin’s Dog is missing since 5/12/2025 her name is Saber and she escaped from my cousins house on Park Ave and Chester St Elkhart IN if you guys see her anywhere Elkhart IN please let me know I am worried about her and my
cousin Jasmyne wants her back safely Call or text at 574-612-8417 Or Email tonygriffin370@gmail.com (Nextdoor Middlebury St) - Lost Tuxedo cat
Has anyone seen my cat? His name is Luke We live on Witmer Ave off of east Jackson. He’s been missing for over a week. He is micro chipped but we… (Nextdoor East Jackson Riverview)
- Dayton Freight Lines, Inc. posted a job opening for 5pm - 10pm: Part Time Dock Worker / Forklift Operator in Elkhart. Apply here.
- Glass Doctor posted a job opening for Accounting-Bookkeeping-Bookkeeper-Accounts Payable-Accounts Receivable-QuickBooks Online-Accountant in Elkhart. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Elkhart here.
🗞 Nearby News
Granger
- Beacon marks 10 years with Mayo Clinic partnership (wsbt.com)
- Microsoft data center project causes dust concerns in St. Joseph County (wwmt.com)
Goshen
- Goshen bats boom in sectional shutout of Concord (southbendtribune.com)
- If You Haven't Been to This 3-Story Indiana Factory, You're Missing Out (myfamilytravels.com)
- 'Getting scary everyday': Indiana grandfather warns of travel-related scams (wrtv.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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