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The Local History Index provides only a citation to the article or item. Please visit the Elkhart Public Library’s downtown location at 300 S. Second St. to access the Elkhart Truth newspapers and other collections referenced in this index.


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Showing 20 results for Blizzards.

ID55647
Title of ArticleSchool community mourns 7-year-old classmate
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
Picture CaptionBridget Miller
DateFebruary 17, 2015
PageA1
SubjectsAccidents, Weather, Blizzards


ID55645
Title of ArticleBlizzard conditions wreaked havoc on the roads
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
Picture Caption2 car crash on US 20 Bypass
DateFebruary 16, 2015
PageA3
SubjectsWeather, Accidents, Roads - Snow and Ice Control, Blizzards


ID55636
Title of ArticleWhiteout conditions put drivers in peril
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
Picture CaptionCrash on Toll Road; crash on US 20 Bypass
DateFebruary 15, 2015
PageA1, A5
SubjectsWeather, Snow, Accidents, Blizzards


ID53467
Title of ArticleBack in the day
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm – Reference Desk
Picture Captionphotos
DateJanuary 8, 2014
PageA1, A2
SubjectsBlizzard of 1978, Blizzards, Weather


ID53469
Title of ArticleSnowstorm economics
NotesEconomic impact of weekend snowstorm on county businesses
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm – Reference Desk
Picture Captionphoto of Sherie Archer
DateJanuary 8, 2014
PageA3
SubjectsBlizzards, Weather


ID53463
Title of ArticleSchools get a pass on snow days
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm – Reference Desk
DateJanuary 7, 2014
PageA1
SubjectsBlizzards, Weather


ID53464
Title of ArticleTravel ban sparks questions, constitutional debate
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm – Reference Desk
Picture Captionphoto
DateJanuary 7, 2014
PageA1, A2
SubjectsBlizzards, Weather


ID53465
Title of ArticleFrigid temperatures expected to last for another day
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm – Reference Desk
Picture Captionphotos
DateJanuary 7, 2014
PageA1, A2
SubjectsBlizzards, Weather


ID53457
Title of ArticleBlizzard closes schools
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm – Reference Desk
Picture Captionphoto of Hannah Brubacker Kaethler
DateJanuary 6, 2014
PageA1, A2
SubjectsBlizzards, Weather


ID47102
Title of ArticleIt's here: county residents flock to stores, gas stations ahead of big snowstorm
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captionphoto
DateFebruary 2, 2011
PageA3, A5
SubjectsBlizzards, Snow, Weather


ID35788
Title of ArticleA blast from the past: People recall that legendary storm of 30 years ago
NotesBlizzard of 1978 envelope
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionSnow storm raging at 400 block of S. Main St., Elkhart; two cars buried in snow in front of G & N Super Market on Main St. in Nappanee; Linda Sorg; Marcia Fulmer; Arden Erickson; Renee Cocanower; Dick Moore; Larry Baker; Gordon Lord; Tim Steffen
DateJanuary 25, 2008
History #Elkhart Truth Collection
PageA1, A6, A7
SubjectsBlizzard of 1978, Blizzards, Snow


ID102800
Title of ArticleSnowy facts
NotesBlizzard of 1978 envelope
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
History #Elkhart Truth Collection
DateJan 25, 2008
PageA6
SubjectsBlizzard of 1978, Blizzards, Snow


ID25905
Title of ArticleBlizzard of '78
NotesBlizzard of 1978 envelope
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionAngela Carol King
DateJanuary 24, 1988
History #Elkhart Truth Collection
PageA1, A7
SubjectsBlizzards, Weather, Snow


ID30679
Title of Article50 year Doctor recalls blizzards, births in kitchens
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateOctober 24, 1978
Page17
SubjectsYoung, Ralph, Dr., Physicians


ID84739
Title of ArticleCivil Defense Picture
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionCalvin Loutzenhiser, Harry Miller
History #Elkhart Truth Collection
DateAug 04, 1978
SubjectsCivil Defense, Elcona Homes Corp., Disaster Preparedness, Blizzards


ID29111
Title of ArticleSnowfall Was Biggest Ever
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRooftop view from Communicana Building heavy snow
DateJanuary 27, 1978
Page1
SubjectsBlizzard of 1978, Blizzards, Snow, Communicana Building (Equity Building)


ID44059
Title of ArticleWork situation near normal
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationElkhart City History File
DateFebruary 8, 1977
History #1523
Page15
SubjectsBlizzard of 1978, Blizzards, Snow, Weather


ID44062
Title of ArticleIt's official: Weather worst ever
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationElkhart City History File
DateFebruary 2, 1977
History #1523
Page2
SubjectsBlizzard of 1978, Blizzards, Snow, Weather


ID37363
Title of ArticleFirst street trees and first ornamental fence in Elkhart
Notessee also Winey Book 3; page 85
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationElkhart City History File
Picture Captionphoto of street
DateMay 27, 1925
History #108
SubjectsTrees, Streets, Elkhart City, Turnock, Benjamin, Blizzards


ID25903
Title of ArticleElkhart's Worst Blizzard
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm-Reference Desk
DateDecember 29, 1921
SubjectsBlizzards, Weather, Snow