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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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ID102670
Title of ArticleCounty to take bids on landfill expansion
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionTrash unloaded at Elkhart County Landfill
DateNov 25, 2025
PageA1
SubjectsElkhart County Landfill, Expansions


ID102673
Title of ArticleAvian flu can be spread by humans
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionJeff Burbrink
DateNov 25, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsBird Flu, Elkhart County, LaGrange County, IN


ID102676
Title of ArticleJackson announces intention to run for county auditor
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionTiara Jackson
DateNov 25, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsElkhart County Auditor


ID102667
Title of ArticleCounty OKs funding for jail program caseworkers
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionState Sen. Blake Doriot speaking
DateNov 22, 2025
PageA1, A2
SubjectsElkhart County Corrections Facility, Funding


ID102668
Title of ArticleHabitat celebrates two home closings in one week
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionCarmen Calderon; Caitlin Drake
DateNov 22, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsHabitat for Humanity, Elkhart County, Housing


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


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


ID102625
Title of Article9 new officers accept oath of office
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionOfficers
DateNov 10, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsElkhart County Sheriff’s Department


ID102617
Title of ArticleBeacon Health launches food relief collaborative
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionCommunity Foundation of Elkhart County
DateNov 08, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsBeacon Health System, Cultivate Food Rescue, Food Bank of Northern Indiana


ID102621
Title of ArticleHistorical novel features early Elkhart history
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionLynn MacKaben Brown
DateNov 08, 2025
PageD1
SubjectsHistory, Elkhart County


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


ID102609
Title of ArticleAdditional avian influenza cases confirmed
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateNov 05, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsBird Flu, Elkhart County, LaGrange County, IN


ID102602
Title of ArticleFoundation works to support food pantries
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionAndy Murray
DateNov 04, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsElkhart County Community Foundation, Food Pantries


ID102532
Title of ArticleCommunity Foundation awards $3.6M in grants
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateOct 23, 2025
PageA1, A5
SubjectsGrants, Elkhart County Community Foundation


ID102527
Title of ArticleWood finishing shop can proceed despite chemical concerns
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionBlake Doriot, Brian Borkholder speak to board
DateOct 22, 2025
PageA1
SubjectsZoning, Elkhart County Board of Commissioners


ID102522
Title of ArticleAvian flu is back
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionJeff Burbrink
DateOct 21, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsBird Flu, Elkhart County


ID102519
Title of ArticleCounty split on sharing cost of Middlebury plant expansion
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateOct 21, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsElkhart County Council, Funding


ID102517
Title of ArticleCounty adopts $179M budget for ‘26
NotesSenate Enrolled Act 1
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateOct 18, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsElkhart Common Council, Budget, Elkhart County


ID102506
Title of ArticleHabitat celebrates record-breaking year
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionShandi Vitali (left) holds up the keys to her new home given to her by Jennifer King, family services director for Habitat for Humanity of Elkhart County, during the home dedication at 54415 Hastings St. in Elkhart; Habitat for Humanity of Elkhart County dedicated its seventh home of the year on Tuesday at 54415 Hastings St. in Elkhart
DateOct 16, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsHabitat for Humanity, Elkhart County


ID102508
Title of ArticleAvian influenza detected at two commercial duck farms
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionBoth LaGrange and Elkhart counties have recently confirmed cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI)
DateOct 15, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsBird Flu, Elkhart County


ID102500
Title of ArticleRETA OFFERS BUILDING TO DOWNTOWN MINISTRIES
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionJim Dreier, executive director of Downtown Ministries; Brandie Yoder, CEO of RETA; and Vonnie Trumble, Program Officer with the Community Foundation of Elkhart County
DateOct 15, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsRETA Pregnancy Clinic & Family Resources


ID102494
Title of ArticleTrial starts for officer accused of double-dipping hours
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionWilliam Fackelman
DateOct 14, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsElkhart County Sheriff’s Department


ID102464
Title of Article$2.7M appropriated for multiple bridge projects
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionKyle Wagner speaks to board of commissioners
DateOct 07, 2025
PageA1
SubjectsElkhart County Board of Commissioners, Bridges, Funding


ID102450
Title of Article$67M obligated toward regional road projects
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionConstruction on railroad overpass
DateOct 04, 2025
PageA1, A5
SubjectsInfrastructure, Construction, Elkhart County, Overpasses


ID102453
Title of ArticleCraft breweries serve up Signature Sips
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionWell Crafted Elkhart County can and coasters
DateOct 04, 2025
PageA7
SubjectsElkhart County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Iechyd Da Brewing Co.


ID102432
Title of ArticleCity court, fire leasing historic courthouse space
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionElkhart County Courthouse; Steve Olsen speaks to board of commissioners
DateSep 30, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsElkhart County Courts Building, City of Goshen


ID102403
Title of ArticleADEC opens outdoor programming space
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionZachary Bracker, Susan Faltynski, Chris Kingsley, Bill Purcell, Christy Irwin, Jenica Lewallen cut ribbon; Jeff Wells views garden; People tour playground
DateSep 25, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsAssociation for the Disabled of Elkhart County (ADEC)


ID102404
Title of ArticleCommunity Foundation surpasses $500M in assets
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateSep 25, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsElkhart County Community Foundation


ID102405
Title of ArticleJail employee accused of stealing from inmates
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionHaley Atherton
DateSep 25, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsElkhart County Sheriff’s Department, Embezzlement, Elkhart County Corrections Facility


ID102329
Title of ArticleCounty aims to make up around $12M in revenue losses
NotesSenate Enrolled Act 1
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionElkhart County Health Officer Melanie Sizemore and Health Administrator Andrew Bylsma speak to the county council.
DateSep 17, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsProperty Tax Assessments, Income


ID102323
Title of ArticleSheriff’s office loses funding for jail program
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captioninmates at job fair
DateSep 16, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsElkhart County Sheriff’s Department, Funding


ID102313
Title of ArticleSuperintendents talk education over breakfast
NotesSenate Enrolled Act 1
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionDan Funston, Byron Sanders, Larry Huff
DateSep 12, 2025
PageA1, A5
SubjectsSuperintendents, Elkhart County Schools


ID102314
Title of ArticleAnderson won’t ‘abandon’ clerk position
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionChris Anderson
DateSep 12, 2025
PageA1, A5
SubjectsElkhart County Courts, Elkhart County Clerk


ID102281
Title of Article‘More than just ivory towers’
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionElkhart County Commissioner Suzie Weirick and Judge David Bonfiglio, both holding scissors, cut the ribbon in front of the courts complex; Elkhart County Commissioners Brad Rogers, Suzie Weirick and Bob Barnes receive the keys to the courthouse from lead architect Joe Mrak; Loretta Rush, chief justice of the Indiana Supreme Court, speaks Friday during a ceremony dedicating Elkhart County’s new courts complex
DateSep 06, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsElkhart County Courts Building


ID102274
Title of ArticleCounty clerk, deputy charged with overpaying employees
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionChris Anderson; Carol Smith
DateSep 05, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsElkhart County Clerk


ID102275
Title of ArticleSymphony kicks off 78th season
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionElkhart County Symphony Orchestra; Soo Han conducts
DateSep 05, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsElkhart Symphony Orchestra


ID102279
Title of ArticleRecorder’s Office offers consumer protection with property fraud alert
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateSep 05, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsElkhart County Recorder


ID102252
Title of Article‘We want justice right meow’
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionProtesters; Protesters
DateAug 29, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsJayco Inc., Elkhart County Prosecutor


ID102137
Title of ArticleFunding approved for 1st phase of C.R. 17 widening
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionC. R. 17 between C.R. 38 and C.R. 142; proposed improvements
DateAug 19, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsRoads, Elkhart County


ID102115
Title of ArticleCounty returning body scanners that use new tech
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captionjoint courts complex: front lobby of Elkhart County joint courts complex
DateAug 12, 2025
PageA1
SubjectsElkhart County Board of Commissioners, Elkhart County Courts Building


ID102103
Title of ArticlePublic gets a glimpse of new courthouse
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption1905 Reliance Road; David Bonfiglio;Tony Brinson; play area
DateAug 06, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsElkhart County Courts Building


ID102099
Title of ArticleCounty approves $2M for bridge overhauls
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionTim Jackson speaks to county commission; Bridge over Stoney Creek
DateAug 05, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsElkhart County Board of Commissioners, Bridges


ID102101
Title of ArticleA great recruit
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionNate Pinarski plays baseball
DateAug 05, 2025
PageB1, B2
SubjectsElkhart County Miracle, Baseball


ID102186
Title of ArticleThree-day event clebrates disc golf
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionErly Band performing on Saturday
DateAug 05, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsElkhart County’s Biggest Disc Golf Weekend, Elkhart County Parks and Recreation Department, Ox Bow County Park


ID102093
Title of ArticleProtesters call for ‘justice’ for cats
NotesMiddlebury Police Department
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionProtesters place signs and flowers at memorial; Protesters fill gazebo
DateAug 02, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsMiddlebury Township, Becker, Vicki, Jayco Inc., Elkhart County Prosecutor


ID102095
Title of ArticleHeart City Health names Black as new chief executive officer
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionLaLaesha Black
DateAug 02, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsHeart City Health Center, Elkhart County


ID102087
Title of ArticleMan accused of shooting, dumping victim in river appears in court
NotesAnthony Null
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMichael Hawkins
DateAug 01, 2025
PageA1
SubjectsCrime, Elkhart County Circuit Court, Christofeno, Michael (Judge)


ID102091
Title of ArticleADEC receives summer camp grant
NotesEverwise Foundation
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionADEC employees; Everwise employees
DateAug 01, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsAssociation for the Disabled of Elkhart County (ADEC), Everwise Credit Union


ID102086
Title of ArticleSuspect arrested in bludgeoning murder
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionChristopher Yotter
DateJul 31, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsCrime, Elkhart County Corrections Facility, Elkhart County Homicide Unit, Homicides


ID102084
Title of ArticlePublic invited to tour new county courthouse
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionElkhart County consolidated courts complex
DateJul 30, 2025
PageA1
SubjectsElkhart County Board of Commissioners, Elkhart County Courthouse