In not-so shocking news, plans for building a baseball stadium at the former site of a large farmers market in Elkhart (IN) remains on hold while the developer works to line up financing. The new stadium was slated to be the home of the proposed Elkhart County Miracle in the revived but stalled indy pro Northern League. The developer is now open to bringing in an independent or summer collegiate club. Read more here.
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Elkhart (IN) Baseball Stadium Remains on Hold
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Still Trying to Get Revived Northern League Off the Ground, Elkhart Team Delayed Until 2015
Craig Wallin, owner of the proposed indy pro Elkhart County Miracle (Northern League) baseball team confirmed earlier this month that plans to build a new stadium and launch the franchise this season have been postponed. Nick Desrosiers, chairman of the revived circuit, said an unpredictable economy has made it difficult to get the league going this year. Desrosiers said he expected to Continue reading
Elkhart County Miracle Break Ground
The developing indy pro Elkhart County Miracle (revived Northern League) broke ground Friday on a new $6.6 million ballpark at the former former site of the American Countryside Farmers Market at State Road 19 and County Road 26 in Elkhart County (IN). The design will incorporate the existing building. Read more and watch news report here.
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Site for Elkhart County Stadium Revealed, Groundbreaking Scheduled
The former site of the American Countryside Farmers Market at State Road 19 and County Road 26 in Elkhart County (IN) will be the location for the new $6.6 million ballpark for the Elkhart County Miracle from the revived indy pro Northern League. Read more and watch news report here. The design will incorporate the existing building. Read more here. The ceremonial groundbreaking is set for June 28. Read more here.
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Revived Northern League: New Stadium and ‘Elkhart County Miracle’ Announced
Craig Wallin, who unsuccessfully tried to bring professional baseball to Elkhart County (IN) in 2010, announced on Friday his plans to build a new multi-million dollar stadium and launch the Elkhart County Miracle in 2014 as part of the revived indy pro Northern League. Wallin said the financing is in place and the project is a “sure thing.” Dan Evans, commissioner of the circuit, joined Wallin Continue reading