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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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ID102906
Title of ArticleCounty awards leaf collection contest winners
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionBen and Lori Hahn
DateJan 27, 2026
PageA1, A5
SubjectsAwards, Elkhart County Commissioners


ID102899
Title of ArticleBond stays at $1M in fatal crash case
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionAccidents
DateJan 23, 2026
PageA1


ID102883
Title of ArticleCity ‘going places,’ developer says
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionBradley Norman, CEO of GoGo Real Estate, stands in front of the old Middlebury School, 222 Middlebury St., where he will be developing the property into a new apartment building starting in the spring; Old photo of Middlebury Street, west from Prairie Street, Elkhart, IND with Middlebury School on the right
DateJan 17, 2026
PageA1, A5
SubjectsMiddlebury School (1901-1962), Renovation, Rental Housing


ID102877
Title of ArticleMan accused in June murder opts out of self representation
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionNicholas Stanley
DateJan 16, 2026
PageA1, A3
SubjectsHomicides, Trials


ID102879
Title of Article‘Nothing but a good cause’
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionCarol Reeves, Jane Rieth, Scott Smith, Jacquie Stricklind
DateJan 16, 2026
PageA1
SubjectsBristol Public Library, Donations


ID102872
Title of ArticleNew superintendent hired from within
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMichele Riise
DateJan 15, 2026
PageA1, A6
SubjectsElkhart Community Schools, Riise, Michele A., Superintendents


ID102873
Title of ArticleDeputy clerk found guilty at jury trial
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionSmith
DateJan 15, 2026
PageA1
SubjectsElkhart County Courts, Trials


ID102868
Title of ArticleDeputy clerk cases handed to jury for deliberation
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionCarol Smith, Chris Anderson
DateJan 14, 2026
PageA1, A6
SubjectsElkhart County Courts, Elkhart County Clerk, Trials


ID102869
Title of ArticleEast to West team collects over 2,200 pounds of food
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionEast to West RV
DateJan 14, 2026
PageA3
SubjectsFood Drives


ID102862
Title of ArticleTrial starts in clerk’s office overpayment case
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionCarol Smith
DateJan 13, 2026
PageA1, A6
SubjectsTrial, Elkhart County Courts


ID102843
Title of ArticleCity finalizes grant application for Roundhouse cleanup
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRailroad roundhouse; David Jeffers speaking; Old Roundhouse site with men standing on plank; Concrete foundations of the roundhouses on 613 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
DateJan 09, 2026
PageA1, A6
SubjectsRailroad Roundhouses, Grants


ID102865
Title of ArticleMan who killed 2-year-old son gets 45 years
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRyan Snyder
DateJan 09, 2026
PageA1
SubjectsHomicides, Trials


ID102841
Title of ArticleWabash National to close, lay off 214 workers
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateJan 08, 2026
PageA1, A6
SubjectsLayoffs and Closings


ID102842
Title of ArticleBlind and disabled Hoosiers, seniors should apply for new property tax credits
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateJan 08, 2026
PageA3
SubjectsDisabled Individuals, Senior Citizens


ID102831
Title of ArticleAmish Acres comeback
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionAmish Acres Round Barn Theatre; Brad Juneau
DateJan 02, 2026
PageA1, A6
SubjectsAmish Acres


ID102802
Title of ArticleSchools superintendent staying for consolidation
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionLarry Huff
DateDec 19, 2025
PageA1, A5
SubjectsElkhart Community Schools, Huff, Larry A., Dr.


ID102805
Title of ArticleDeputy Clerk Smith confirms Jan. 12 trial
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionCarol Smith
DateDec 19, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsElkhart County Courts, Elkhart County Clerk


ID102789
Title of ArticleElkhart schools superintendent takes new position in Illinois
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionLarry Huff
DateDec 18, 2025
PageA1
SubjectsElkhart Community Schools, Huff, Larry A., Dr.


ID102790
Title of ArticleNew food bank provides food for needy
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionScott Griffey; Gymtown Food Bank; Gymtown Food Bank
DateDec 18, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsFood Pantries, Baugo Township


ID102785
Title of ArticleGrant supports crisis intervention training
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionCindy Schulz, Ashly Galloway, Jason Hertel, Becky Zakowski, Casey Hof
DateDec 17, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsMental Health Issues


ID102897
Title of ArticleHow 'Manosphere' Stars Were Freed for U.S. Trip
NotesTate, Emory Jr. envelope. Sons Andrew and Tristan
SourceNew York Times
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionAndrew Tate; Tristan Tate
History #Elkhart Truth Collection
DateDec 14, 2025
Page1, 22, 23
SubjectsCourts, Local Families


ID102734
Title of ArticleLife of pedestrian span extended
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionNappanee Street pedestrian bridge
DateDec 12, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsNappanee Street Overpass


ID102715
Title of ArticleJudge grants class status in lawsuit against the hospital
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionGoshen Hospital
DateDec 10, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsLawsuits, Goshen Hospital


ID102707
Title of Article88 years given to man convicted in ’23 slaying
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRoosevelt Lewis Jr
DateDec 06, 2025
PageA1, A5
SubjectsHomicides


ID102698
Title of ArticleMan admits to killing toddler son during police standoff
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRyan Snyder
DateDec 05, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsHomicides


ID102702
Title of ArticleSchool leaders warn of property tax reform woes
NotesSenate Enrolled Act 1
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captionschool bus
DateDec 05, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsProperty Tax Assessments, Property Tax Caps


ID102695
Title of ArticlePedestrian bridge coming down
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionNappanee Street pedestrian bridge; downtown arch; Nappanee Street pedestrian bridge; Christmas tree; Alex Otto
DateDec 04, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsNappanee Street Overpass


ID102696
Title of ArticleCity Council approves relocation of transmission lines
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionSouth Main Street and Hively Avenue; Hively Avenue Overpass project
DateDec 04, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsHively Avenue Overpass


ID102682
Title of ArticleElkhart Schools provides update on consolidation
Noteshttps://www.elkhart.k12.in.us/district/consolidation-dashboard
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionLarry Huff
DateNov 28, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsElkhart Community Schools


ID102686
Title of ArticleHoliday Lights Return to Wellfield
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateNov 28, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsWellfield Botanic Gardens, Christmas Lights


ID102685
Title of ArticleMan gets 65 years in fatal beating of son
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionElmore
DateNov 26, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsHomicides, Child Abuse


ID102678
Title of Article‘It brings unity’
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionSalvation Army members and Elkhart Academy students prepare to load donated food items onto a truck during collection day Tuesday at Elkhart Academy, 1 Blazer Blvd.
DateNov 26, 2025
PageA1, A3
SubjectsElkhart Community Schools, Salvation Army, Food Drives


ID102674
Title of ArticleState study on elections considers cost, turnout
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionDiego Morales
DateNov 25, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsElections


ID102666
Title of ArticleFormer mall gets new life as business park
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionInterior of LEER Group fulfillment distribution center at the former Concord Mall; LEER Group’s new location is at the former Concord Mall where the JCPenney used to be; storefront of ABC Warehouse, Hobby Lobby and Pippin Dental & Braces
DateNov 22, 2025
PageA1, A5
SubjectsBusiness Parks, Concord Mall


ID102660
Title of ArticleWoman in fatal shooting identified
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateNov 20, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsHomicides


ID102647
Title of ArticleElkhart County, Goshen officials eye bridge reconstruction
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionBridge 410
DateNov 18, 2025
PageA1, A3
SubjectsBridges, Elkhart County, Goshen


ID102648
Title of Article‘Interesting policy mix’
NotesSenate Enrolled Act 1
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionLarry DeBoer presents tax analysis; state average property tax rate graph
DateNov 18, 2025
PageA1, A3
SubjectsProperty Tax Assessments, Property Tax Caps


ID102640
Title of Article‘Devastating consequences’
NotesSenate Enrolled Act 1
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionSteven Clark, Gina Leichty speak at Goshen Theater; Blake Doriot, Joanna King, Steven Clark, Gina Leichty.
DateNov 15, 2025
PageA1, A4
SubjectsProperty Tax Assessments, Property Tax Caps


ID102645
Title of ArticleRegistered investment adviser Guidance Wealth joins Wealth Enhancement
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateNov 15, 2025
PageB3
SubjectsAcquisitions and Mergers


ID102646
Title of ArticleBrian Buckley set to retire from Elkhart Schools on Feb. 9
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionBrian Buckley
DateNov 15, 2025
PageC1, C3
SubjectsElkhart Community Schools, Elkhart High School


ID102631
Title of ArticleGuidance Ministries gets new boiler
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMike Rhoderick, Brady Hoopingarner install hydraulic separator; Mike Rhoderick drills into wall
DateNov 14, 2025
PageA1, A5
SubjectsGuidance Ministries


ID102635
Title of ArticleJudge denies bid to dismiss charges against deputy clerk
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionCarol Smith
DateNov 14, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsElkhart County Courts


ID102628
Title of ArticleCity contracts to close remaining downtown vaults
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captiondowntown underground storage vaults
DateNov 13, 2025
PageA1, A3
SubjectsUnderground Vaults, Goshen


ID102629
Title of ArticleNo raises for Elkhart teachers
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionLarry Huff
DateNov 13, 2025
PageA1
SubjectsElkhart Community Schools, Teachers


ID102624
Title of ArticleArea bands have strong showing in State Finals
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateNov 10, 2025
PageA1
SubjectsHigh School Marching Bands


ID102619
Title of ArticleData analyst shows suspect’s movements at murder trial
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRoosevelt Lewis Jr.,
DateNov 08, 2025
PageA1, A5
SubjectsHomicides


ID102616
Title of ArticleJury sees autopsy evidence at murder trial
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRoosevelt Lewis Jr.,
DateNov 07, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsHomicides


ID102606
Title of ArticleGoshen police must report legal status under new policy
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionElkhart County Criminal Justice Complex
DateNov 05, 2025
PageA1
SubjectsImmigration Issues, Goshen Police Department


ID102601
Title of ArticleSuspect in killing of relative still sought
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionDe Shawn Williams
DateNov 04, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsHomicides


ID102605
Title of ArticleMishler joins team responding to hurricane disaster
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionGrant Matthews, Dr. Andre Gvozden, Aaron Mishler
DateNov 04, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsMishler, Aaron, Hurricanes