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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 124 results for Elkhart Board of Public Works.
| ID | 66455 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Weekend work to get Central Park done by summer |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | January 22, 2020 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | C&E Excavating, Elkhart Board of Public Works, Central Park - Elkhart, Construction |
| ID | 66458 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Failed pump station was 'outdated' |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Sewage pump |
| Date | January 22, 2020 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Board of Public Works |
| ID | 66377 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | New Board of Works takes shape |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Chad Crabtree, Ronnie Davies, Mike Machlan, and Jamie Arce |
| Date | January 8, 2020 |
| Page | A1, A6 |
| Subjects | Roberson, Rod (Mayor), Elkhart Board of Public Works |
| ID | 66379 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | City staff will get to have President's Day off again |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | January 8, 2020 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Board of Public Works, City of Elkhart, Roberson, Rod (Mayor) |
| ID | 65846 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Union calls city negotiator a bully in public campaign |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | September 21, 2019 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | City of Elkhart, McDowell, Carol, Elkhart Board of Public Works |
| ID | 62559 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Elkhart to accept cards for payments |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | September 16, 2017 |
| Page | A1, A8 |
| Subjects | Taxes, Elkhart Board of Public Works |
| ID | 61987 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Board of Public Works hears options to fix intersection |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Current view of intersection of Baldwin, Lilac and Bristol streets; option one; option two; option three |
| Date | June 7, 2017 |
| Page | A2 |
| Subjects | Baldwin, Lilac and Bristol Intersection Project, Elkhart Board of Public Works |
| ID | 59989 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | 14 restaurants fined for failing to comply with ordinance |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Date | May 18, 2016 |
| Page | A1, A3 |
| Subjects | Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) Ordinance, Sewer System, Restaurants, Elkhart Board of Public Works |
| ID | 59656 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | More sewer rate hikes possible |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Date | March 16, 2016 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Sewer System, Elkhart Board of Public Works, Elkhart River |
| ID | 59450 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Lead not a concern in Elkhart drinking water |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Mike Robinson testing water; Pumping room at Elkhart Northwest Wellfield |
| Date | February 7, 2016 |
| Page | A1, A3 |
| Subjects | Water Quality, Elkhart Board of Public Works, Elkhart |
| ID | 59285 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | OOPS!: Woman's house accidentally demolished after City Hall mixup |
| Notes | 900 W. Blaine Ave |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | 900 W. Blaine Ave; raised lot; illustrated map of Blaine area |
| Date | January 5, 2016 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Building Demolitions, Elkhart Board of Public Works |
| ID | 59269 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | After 3 decades, Dawson will take another path |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Arvis Dawson |
| Date | December 31, 2015 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Dawson, Arvis, Elkhart Board of Public Works |
| ID | 56136 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Elkhart fines Ontwa Township $1,000 for lingering sewer system problem |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Date | April 8, 2015 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Ontwa Township, Sewer System, Cobus Creek, Elkhart Board of Public Works |
| ID | 55726 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Upgrades may cost more than estimated |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Date | February 28, 2015 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | RiverWalk, Downtown Elkhart, Waterfall Drive, Elkhart Board of Public Works |
| ID | 55362 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | City might consider credit in sewer fines |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Date | December 19, 2014 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Ontwa Township, Cobus Creek, Sewer System, Elkhart Board of Public Works |
| ID | 55299 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Sewer rate hike coming |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Date | December 3, 2014 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Water & Sewer Utilities, Ontwa Township, Elkhart Board of Public Works |
| ID | 55257 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Ontwa Township sewer fines tabled by officials |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Date | November 20, 2014 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Ontwa Township, Cobus Creek, Sewer System Overflows, Elkhart Board of Public Works |
| ID | 55080 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | City considers new sewer discharge rules |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Date | October 10, 2014 |
| Page | C1 |
| Subjects | Sewer System, Restaurants, Elkhart Board of Public Works |
| ID | 54480 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Ontwa Twp. fined again over sewer issue |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | June 19, 2014 |
| Page | C1, C2 |
| Subjects | Water and Sewer Utilities, Ontwa Township, Elkhart Board of Public Works |
| ID | 54217 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Ontwa Township faces fine |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | May 9, 2014 |
| Page | C1 |
| Subjects | Water and Sewer Utilities, Ontwa Township, Cobus Creek, Elkhart Board of Public Works |
| ID | 53691 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | High levels of corrosive substance in sewer system lead to fine |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of Mike Machlan |
| Date | February 19, 2014 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Open Gate Praise and Deliverance Ministries, Water and Sewer Utilities, Elkhart Board of Public Works, Pollution, Water |
| ID | 53566 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Bid approved from firm that severs sewer system connections |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Reference Desk |
| Date | January 23, 2014 |
| Page | C1, C2 |
| Subjects | Valley View Hills subdivision, Water and Sewer Utilities, Elkhart Board of Public Works, Government, Elkhart City |
| ID | 53487 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Only one bid to cut sewer service via no-dig method |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of Valley View Dr. |
| Date | January 11, 2014 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Water and Sewer Utilities, Valley View Hills subdivision, Elkhart Board of Public Works, Government, Elkhart City |
| ID | 53307 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Water, sewer budget to dip to $18.1 million |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Reference Desk |
| Date | December 4, 2013 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Water and Sewer Utilities, Budget, Elkhart City, Elkhart Board of Public Works |
| ID | 53198 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Ontwa on notice for sewer problem |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Reference Desk |
| Date | November 7, 2013 |
| Page | C1 |
| Subjects | Open Gate Praise and Deliverance Ministries, Water and Sewer Utilities, Elkhart Board of Public Works, Pollution, Water |
| ID | 53200 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Railroad Museum fees to increase |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Reference Desk |
| Date | November 7, 2013 |
| Page | C1 |
| Subjects | National New York Central Railroad Museum, Government, Elkhart City, Elkhart Board of Public Works |
| ID | 52459 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Two-way traffic on Harrison? Upcoming change applauded |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Reference Desk |
| Date | July 22, 2013 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Harrison Street, Traffic, Streets, Elkhart City, Elkhart Board of Public Works |
| ID | 51779 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Notice to bidders |
| Notes | Public notice to obtain bids for demolition of property at 200 N. Main St. |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Reference Desk |
| Date | April 15, 2013 |
| Page | D2 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Area Ministerial Association, Historic Buildings, Elkhart Board of Public Works |
| ID | 51455 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | $1M approved for overpass |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Reference Desk |
| Date | February 20, 2013 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Prairie Street Project, Railroad Crossings, Elkhart Board of Public Works, Government, Elkhart City |
| ID | 51177 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Longer list of Elkhart fees OK'd |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Reference Desk |
| Date | December 27, 2012 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Feed The Children, Elkhart Board of Public Works, Government, Elkhart City |
| ID | 51149 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | New fees for street closings, banners |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Reference Desk |
| Date | December 19, 2012 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Feed The Children, Elkhart Board of Public Works, Government, Elkhart City |
| ID | 50066 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Feel free to tour the Wellfield Botanic Gardens on Tuesdays |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of gardens |
| Date | April 19, 2012 |
| Page | A1, A7 |
| Subjects | Wellfield Botanic Gardens, Elkhart Board of Public Works, Gardens |
| ID | 50068 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Public, council should be involved in transit decision |
| Notes | 'Truth editorial' column |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | April 19, 2012 |
| Page | A4 |
| Subjects | Central Memorial Square, Elkhart Board of Public Works, Elkhart City Council, Michiana Area Council of Governments (MACOG) |
| ID | 49558 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Elkhart utility budget up 10 percent |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | December 6, 2011 |
| Page | A6 |
| Subjects | Budget, Elkhart City, Elkhart Board of Public Works |
| ID | 49440 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Proposed sewer regs will simplify things |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | November 16, 2011 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Water and Sewer Utilities, Elkhart Board of Public Works, Government, Elkhart City |
| ID | 49433 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Hedge program pays off |
| Notes | Fuel hedge program w/ Indiana Bond Bank |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | November 14, 2011 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Government, Elkhart City, Budget, Elkhart City, Gasoline Prices, Elkhart Board of Public Works |
| ID | 42499 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Furnace explosion closes brass plant |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo at scene |
| Date | August 19, 2009 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Board of Public Works, Fires, Explosions |
| ID | 42169 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Work on Elco could start soon |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | July 22, 2009 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Elco Theatre, Elco/Lerner Theatre Renovation Project (2009-2011), Elkhart Board of Public Works, Government, Elkhart City |
| ID | 41957 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Elco renovation bids to be opened today |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | July 2, 2009 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Elco/Lerner Theatre Renovation Project (2009-2011), Elco Theatre, Elkhart Board of Public Works, Downtown Elkhart Redevelopment |
| ID | 41705 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Better may be less expensive |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | June 3, 2009 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Elco Theatre, Downtown Elkhart Redevelopment, Elkhart Board of Public Works, Government, Elkhart City |
| ID | 41237 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | City says Elco bids are all too pricey |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | April 22, 2009 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Elco Theatre, Elkhart Board of Public Works, Government, Elkhart City, Downtown Elkhart Redevelopment |
| ID | 34292 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Group to no longer outsource |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | December 5, 2007 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Public Library, Water and Sewer Utilities, Government, Elkhart City, Elkhart Board of Public Works |
| ID | 24316 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Spending on depot rehab design OK'd |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | February 21, 2007 |
| Page | A5 |
| Subjects | New York Central Railroad, Railroad Depots, Historic Preservation, Elkhart Board of Public Works |
| ID | 23357 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Skate park project set to get rolling |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | January 6, 2007 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | NIBCO Water & Ice Park, RiverWalk Commons, Elkhart Board of Public Works |
| ID | 23333 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | New Junior Achievement Drive OK'd |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | January 4, 2007 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Junior Achievement of Elkhart County, Streets, Elkhart City, Elkhart Board of Public Works |
| ID | 22924 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Group: Fest not all that jazz |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | December 7, 2006 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Jazz Festival, Elkhart Centre, Inc., Elkhart Board of Public Works, Government, Elkhart City |
| ID | 22704 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Pedestrian bridge adds to length of RiverWalk |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of site |
| Date | November 21, 2006 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | RiverWalk, RiverWalk Commons, NIBCO Water & Ice Park, Elkhart Board of Public Works |
| ID | 19295 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Prairie project firm picked |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | June 22, 2006 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Prairie Street Overpass, Elkhart Board of Public Works, Government, Elkhart City |
| ID | 19296 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Storm-water manager position created |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | June 22, 2006 |
| Page | A5 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Public Library, Elkhart Board of Public Works, Sewer System Overflows, Pollution, Water |
| ID | 16630 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Contract for Main project awarded |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | April 19, 2006 |
| Page | A5 |
| Subjects | North Main Street Wellfield Trails, Elkhart Board of Public Works, Streets, Elkhart City, Government, Elkhart City |