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Library bookmobile: Elkhart invented. And now reinvented.
The library bookmobile was invented right here in Elkhart. A century later, it's now the vehicle for Free Books to Feed Minds.
The best newspaperman Ernie Pyle ever knew called Elkhart home
Ernie Pyle was a legendary writer, but he often told friends the best newsman he knew worked in Elkhart, Ind.
Jazz fest delivered fantastic high notes at ill-fated Midway Motor Lodge
The hotel never quite delivered on its promise, but it gave life to the city's biggest event.
Claim your Summer Reading Challenge book rewards
Congrats on earning your free book reward for participating in the Summer Reading Challenge. Below is the list of books you have to choose from, arranged by grade or reading […]
Summer reading helps recover disrupted learning loss
Two years of pandemic disruptions to classroom learning have hurt students across the board. Scores on IREAD – the standardized test given to third graders – have declined by six […]
Celebrate stories and storytellers ‘On The Heritage Tale’
Elkhart’s story is about to be told “On The Heritage Tale.” Authors, musicians and other creatives will be featured in a week-long celebration at the downtown library the week of […]
Palm Sunday tornadoes revealed Huffman’s strong will and steady hand
The Palm Sunday tornadoes brought death and destruction to Indiana in 1965. The photographer capturing that history had a story of his own.
Elkhart History: Bill Phillips
Bill Phillips was a pioneer; the first Black Elkhart city councilman, a Jaycee, a community servant, airport manager and later, a bank manager. A lifelong Elkhart native, he served in […]
