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As part of a new regular segment with the Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce Carl Stutsman and Chamber President Levon Johnson bring in The Dutch Kernel to discuss their business. Dutch Kernel opened its doors in downtown Elkhart mid-pandemic and the story of why they thought that was a good plan is certainly unique.

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On the Beat! Host Carl Stutsman talks with Premiere Arts Education Director Ashlea Harrington about their upcoming 2021 season. PA has released their schedule for the year that includes some popular titles and familiar shows that they hope will add some normalcy after the pandemic. Harrington and Carl discuss what PA did during the pandemic and how they've been using their time to give back to the community.

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On the Beat! Host Carl Stutsman interviews Gasbuddy.com Head of Petroleum Analysis Patrick DeHaan as gas prices across the country continue to rise. Its a simple question why? DeHaan explains the main factors that go into fluctuating prices, and much to the general public's surprise it has very little to do with D.C. activity

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On the Beat! host Carl Stutsman and Elkhart Mayor Rod Roberson meet for their weekly segment to catch up on what is happening around Elkhart. Roberson last week received his COVID vaccine and hopes that the local minority community will take notice about the safety of the shot. They also discuss an NAACP event from the weekend before and a townhall series that kicked off last week with council members and the mayor.

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On the Beat! host Carl Stutsman talks with Patrick McGuire of the Elkhart County Historical Museum ahead of their virtual event about the history of the Tolson Center in Elkhart. During the interview he gives a quick overview of the center's namesakes and how they came to represent a safe place for the growing African American population in the city.

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On the Beat! Host Carl Stutsman catches up with Elkhart Health Officer Dr. Bethany Wait to get the latest on Elkhart County's COVID numbers. It's mostly good news from Wait as the county has shown significant improvements. However, Dr. Wait emphasizes that it's not time to let your guard down.

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On the Beat! host Carl Stutsman welcomes HOF Coach Tom Kurth to the program. Coach Kurth led Elkhart Central's program for 51 years before retiring and has remained left a lasting legacy that can't be compared. Carl and coach talk about issues facing today's athletes, what it was like integrating the football program in the mid 60's, and how he approached coaching.

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On the Beat! Host Carl Stutsman and Elkhart Mayor Rod Roberson meet up for their weekly Monday with the Mayor Segment. This episode they cover a host of topics including street department workings, updates to the Elkhart Clinic, and just bragging about the Mayor's daughter playing in the MEAC.

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On the day that the South Bend Cubs announced their 2021 Schedule team president Joe Hart joined On the Beat! host Carl Stutsman to talk about the upcoming season. Hart also talks about changes made within Minor League baseball and why the Cubs where chosen to remain with the league through restructuring.

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On the Beat! host Carl Stutsman and Director of the Lerner Theater Michelle Frank discuss recently approved plans that will allow the venue to once again host events and shows. Frank breaks down plans to start hosting live shows again in May, and the two talk about the effects of the pandemic on individuals that earn their living from the live show industry.

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