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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.

Showing of 87 results for Counties.

ID	102508
Title of Article	Avian influenza detected at two commercial duck farms
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Both LaGrange and Elkhart counties have recently confirmed cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI)
Date	Oct 15, 2025
Page	A1, A6
Subjects	Bird Flu, Elkhart County

ID	102151
Title of Article	Great Cardboard Boat Race raises over $170,000 for Crossroads United Way
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	A record 71 boats competed in the Great Cardboard Boat Race, a fundraising event to benefit Crossroads United Way; Yellow Submarine boat with two people; Sink Floyd boat with two people
Date	Aug 20, 2025
Page	A1
Subjects	United Way of Elkhart & LaGrange Counties, Great Cardboard Boat Race

ID	100274
Title of Article	Lawmakers turn to local governments in quest for road funding boost
Notes	Association of Indiana Counties
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Jim Pressel presides over Roads and Transportation Committee
Date	Jan 29, 2025
Page	A3
Subjects	Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), Infrastructure, Government, Indiana State, Legislature

ID	100010
Title of Article	Regional plan gathering input on road safety
Notes	Move Safe Michiana; Roads in St. Joseph, Kosciusko and Marshall counties also
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	East Jackson; MACOG's interactive map
Date	Jun 21, 2024
Page	A1, A3
Subjects	Michiana Area Council of Governments (MACOG), Safety, Surveys, Roads, Elkhart County

ID	82755
Title of Article	MACOG counties get another $500K from EPA
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Excavators on Sterling St. vacant lot
Date	Aug 30, 2022
Page	A1, A6
Subjects	Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. (EPA), Michiana Area Council of Governments (MACOG)

ID	73808
Title of Article	Census shows many rural counties lost population
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Date	Aug 13, 2021
Page	A3
Subjects	Census, Elkhart County, Population, Elkhart County

ID	73757
Title of Article	Goshen requiring masks for K-6 teachers and staff
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Map of Indiana counties showing levels of COVID-19 transmission
Date	Aug 12, 2021
Page	A1, A6
Subjects	Goshen Community Schools, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Face Masks

ID	73759
Title of Article	Virus spread surges while many remain unvaccinated
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Map of Indiana counties reflecting risk categories
Date	Aug 12, 2021
Page	A1, A6
Subjects	Coronavirus (COVID-19), Vaccinations

ID	73634
Title of Article	More Indiana counties join second-highest virus risk group
Notes	Delta variant
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Graph of Indiana Counties COVID-19 risk status
Date	Jul 30, 2021
Page	A1, A4
Subjects	Coronavirus (COVID-19), Indiana, Illness, Elkhart County

ID	72153
Title of Article	Indiana watching counties near Michigan for COVID-19 risk
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Date	Apr 29, 2021
Page	A1, A3
Subjects	Coronavirus (COVID-19), Public Health Issues, Vaccinations

ID	70715
Title of Article	United Way launches program to assist working families
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Volunteers
Date	Mar 24, 2021
Page	A1, A4
Subjects	United Way of Elkhart, LaGrange and Noble Counties, Volunteer Work, Food Drives, Church Community Services

ID	69368
Title of Article	Crossroads United Way announces raffle winners
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Date	Feb 26, 2021
Page	A5
Subjects	United Way of Elkhart, LaGrange and Noble Counties, Donations

ID	68887
Title of Article	$862K available to ‘ready’ projects in three counties
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Date	Feb 18, 2021
Page	A1, A2
Subjects	South Bend-Elkhart Regional Partnership, Funding

ID	70299
Title of Article	Coat drive yields record donations
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Mona Livingston and volunteers; Donated coats
Date	Dec 26, 2020
Page	A1
Subjects	United Way of Elkhart & LaGrange Counties, Donations

ID	70112
Title of Article	United Way merger 'a game-changer'
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Maureen Noe
Date	Dec 17, 2020
Page	A1, A8
Subjects	United Way of Elkhart, LaGrange and Noble Counties, Acquisitions and Mergers

ID	69044
Title of Article	Inmates giving back through needlework
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Elkhart County jail inmates; crochet hats
Date	Oct 14, 2020
Page	A1, A8
Subjects	Elkhart County Jail, United Way of Elkhart & LaGrange Counties, Donations

ID	68842
Title of Article	Counties to spray for mosquitoes in EEE fight
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Mosquito
Date	Sep 19, 2020
Page	A1, A2
Subjects	Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), Public Health Issues

ID	72243
Title of Article	Superhero gives back to those who helped his wife through cancer
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Loretta Salchert, Alvaro Marquez, Bill Rieth
Date	Aug 22, 2020
Page	A1, A7
Subjects	United Way of Elkhart & LaGrange Counties, Charity Work

ID	67756
Title of Article	Food drive hopes to stamp out hunger
Notes	United Way of Elkhart & Lagrange Counties
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Nonperishable food items
Date	May 9, 2020
Page	A1, A3
Subjects	Food Pantries, Donations, Coronavirus (COVID-19)

ID	67518
Title of Article	United Way wins $1.5M grant for COVID-19 relief
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Date	May 7, 2020
Page	A2
Subjects	United Way of Elkhart & LaGrange Counties, Grants, Coronavirus (COVID-19)

ID	67896
Title of Article	Local nonprofits see surge in demand
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Realty Group Resources
Date	April 24, 2020
Page	A1, A6
Subjects	Coronavirus (COVID-19), Public Health Issues, Nonprofit Organizations, United Way of Elkhart & LaGrange Counties

ID	67935
Title of Article	Donation provides 10,000 face masks to local health workers
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Bill and Kristin Fenech
Date	April 15, 2020
Page	A7
Subjects	Coronavirus (COVID-19), United Way of Elkhart & LaGrange Counties, Donations

ID	66223
Title of Article	United Way of Elkhart and LaGrange Counties celebrates merger
Notes	United Fund of LaGrange County
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	United Way board members; Bill Reith and Mimi Wismer
Date	December 7, 2019
Page	A3
Subjects	United Way of Elkhart County, Blue Gate Performing Arts Center

ID	58627
Title of Article	Counties' plan for $42 million in regional cities
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Ask at Reference Desk
Date	August 18, 2015
Page	A1, A2
Subjects	Regional Cities Initiative, Elkhart County Council, Regional Cities of Northern Indiana, Development, Economic

ID	55350
Title of Article	Driving change
Notes	Commuters
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Ask at Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Illustration of counties sending people to Elkhart County
Date	December 17, 2014
Page	A1, A2
Subjects	Elkhart Congregational Church, Economy, Population, Elkhart County, Employment

ID	54508
Title of Article	IU studies how Latinos in Elkhart, St. Joseph counties handle discrimination
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	photo of Luis Lozano
Date	June 23, 2014
Page	A3
Subjects	Hispanic/Latino Community, Indiana University

ID	50480
Title of Article	36 counties are declared disasters
Notes	Elk. Co. declared natural disaster area due to drought
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Date	July 14, 2012
Page	A1, A9
Subjects	Droughts, Weather, United States Department of Agriculture

ID	29525
Title of Article	Officials from north counties float proposal
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Date	August 15, 2007
Page	A1
Subjects	Taxes, Property, Taxation, Government, Indiana State

ID	25854
Title of Article	Counties must work together
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Date	April 27, 2007
Page	A3
Subjects	Wal-Mart (Old 20), Elkhart County Redevelopment Commission, Government, Elkhart County, Northwest Gateway Area

ID	19453
Title of Article	Counties working together to widen County Road 6
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Date	June 28, 2006
Page	A5
Subjects	County Road 6, Roads, Elkhart County, Government, Elkhart County

ID	14853
Title of Article	Chocola: Don't split counties
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	photo of Chocola
Date	November 18, 2005
Page	A3
Subjects	Daylight-Saving Time, Chocola, Chris

ID	14814
Title of Article	Breakup wouldn't end counties' relationship
Notes	opinion piece
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	photo of Yoder
Date	November 11, 2005
Page	A4
Subjects	Daylight-Saving Time, Yoder, Mike, Elkhart County Commissioners

ID	14735
Title of Article	Counties tied by business
Notes	editorial
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Date	November 3, 2005
Page	A4
Subjects	Daylight-Saving Time

ID	14319
Title of Article	Nineteen counties want to discuss time
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Date	September 17, 2005
Page	A1
Subjects	Daylight-Saving Time

ID	14106
Title of Article	Region is beyond four counties
Notes	opinion piece
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Date	August 23, 2005
Page	A4
Subjects	Daylight-Saving Time, Yoder, Mike, Elkhart County Commissioners

ID	13874
Title of Article	Time zone debate thrown to counties
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Date	July 19, 2005
Page	A1
Subjects	Daylight-Saving Time

ID	9863
Title of Article	Indiana counties' nonattainment status in question
Notes	Indiana Department of Environmental Management (Air Quality envelope)
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Date	September 2, 2004
History #	Elkhart Truth Collection
Page	A3
Subjects	Pollution, Air, Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM), Environmental Conservation Issues

ID	9367
Title of Article	Elkhart, St. Joseph counties on dirty list
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Date	June 30, 2004
Page	C1
Subjects	Pollution, Air, Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM)

ID	6769
Title of Article	EPA: Elkhart, St. Joe counties not meeting ozone standards
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Date	December 5, 2003
Page	A7
Subjects	Pollution, Air, Environmental Conservation Issues

ID	4227
Title of Article	Counties want to keep tax 'mistake'
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Date	March 19, 2003
Page	A3
Subjects	Taxation

ID	2075
Title of Article	Citizens' peace group aims to promote tolerance, diversity
Notes	United Counties for Promoting Equality Among Citizens Everywhere
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Date	June 20, 2002
Page	A1
Subjects	UC4PEACE, Peace Issues, Racial Diversity

ID	2066
Title of Article	Tribe claims ownership of several counties
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Indiana History File
Date	June 18, 2002
Page	A5
Subjects	Miceli, Sister Virginia

ID	3652
Title of Article	Cassopolis hotel plan approved
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Date	July 3, 2001
Page	A3
Subjects	Counties, Name Origins, Hotels, Development, Commercial

ID	88291
Title of Article	Right divide?: Chris Chocola: He'll run again even if counties split in changes
Notes	Redistricting envelope
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
History #	Elkhart Truth Collection
Date	Mar 30, 2001
Page	A1, A11
Subjects	Redistricting, Chocola, Chris, Politicians, Politics and Government

ID	1626
Title of Article	Plans may ease traveling in counties
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	map of area
Date	August 3, 2000
Page	A1
Subjects	Cleveland Little League

ID	18222
Title of Article	Counties get on same page for C.R. 17/U.S. 12 link
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Date	November 8, 1996
Page	A1
Subjects	County Road 17, Government, Elkhart County, Roads, Elkhart County, U.S. Road 12, MI

ID	80592
Title of Article	Best coaching YMCA's best
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Charles "Chuck" F. Best
History #	Elkhart Truth Collection
Date	Jul 17, 1993
Subjects	Best, Charles F., YMCA, Sports, United Way of Elkhart County (2021-Merged to United Way of Elkhart & LaGrange Counties)

ID	18765
Title of Article	Counties along Indian Toll Road will share $29,601 tourism grant.
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Date	August 10, 1992
Page	B5
Subjects	Elkhart County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Tourism

ID	100362
Title of Article	Five more counties now eligible for drought help
Notes	Droughts envelope
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
History #	Elkhart Truth Collection
Date	Sep 01, 1991
Page	B3
Subjects	Droughts, Agriculture

ID	18758
Title of Article	Toll Roads counties seek united voice.
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Date	August 13, 1991
Page	3 Bus. Rep.
Subjects	Elkhart County Community Foundation