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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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ID103155
Title of ArticleProtest, Day of Prayer events seek use of courthouse property
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionSteven Olsen, Mark Beer
DateMar 17, 2026
PageA1, A6
SubjectsElkhart County Courthouse


ID103108
Title of ArticleEmpty courts building heads toward demolition
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionThe courthouse at 315 S. 2nd St. in Elkhart housed Elkhart County Superior Courts 1, 2, 5 and 6 as well as the juvenile division.
DateFeb 24, 2026
PageA1
SubjectsDemolition, Elkhart County Courts Building, Elkhart


ID103091
Title of ArticleFormer court clerk, deputy get probation
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionAnderson, Smith
DateFeb 13, 2026
PageA1
SubjectsElkhart County Court, Elkhart County Clerk, Trials


ID102924
Title of Article$250K may bring historic courthouse restoration to a close
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionElkhart County Courthouse
DateFeb 03, 2026
PageA1
SubjectsElkhart County Courthouse, Renovation, Goshen City Court


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


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


ID102829
Title of ArticleA year of protests, building, crime
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionPeople write messages during vigil; Protesters gather; Elected, judicial officers cut ribbon on new Elkhart County Courthouse; Mike Braun, Rudy Yakym, Levon Johnson at Amazon center grand opening; Blake Doriot, Joanna King, Steven Clark, Gina Leichty; “No Kings” protest in Elkhart; Police cordon off West Garfield Ave.
DateDec 31, 2025
PageA1, A3
SubjectsElkhart


ID102825
Title of ArticleClerk of the court, facing charges, steps down
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionChristopher Anderson
DateDec 30, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsElkhart County Clerk, Elkhart County Courts


ID102816
Title of ArticleCounty receives teamwork award for courthouse project
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captionfloorplan for the courthouse; Jeff Taylor, Suzie Weirick, Brian Baird; Elkhart County Courthouse
DateDec 24, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsElkhart County Courts Building, Awards


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, Trials


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


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


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


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


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


ID102032
Title of ArticleTransfer of courthouse property to city approved
Notes1905 Reliance Road, Elkhart; Courthouse, Elkhart County
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captioncourthouse at 315 S. 2nd St. Elkhart
DateJul 11, 2025
PageA1
SubjectsElkhart City Council, Elkhart County Courthouse, City of Goshen, Roberson, Rod (mayor)


ID101943
Title of ArticleCounty to contribute to courthouse demolition
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption315 S. 2nd St.
DateJun 10, 2025
PageA1
SubjectsCity of Elkhart, Elkhart County Board of Commissioners, Elkhart County Courthouse, Elkhart City Council


ID101816
Title of Article‘We can be united’
NotesMay Day Strong protests; Social Security; Goshen; immigration
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionProtesters; Corinne Straight speaks; David Knight welcomes crowd
DateMay 03, 2025
PageA1, A3
SubjectsElkhart County, Elkhart County Courthouse, Immigration Issues, Fish, Dwight


ID101792
Title of ArticleActivists denied lunch time protest
NotesMay Day Strong rallies
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionKate Marsh
DateApr 29, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsElkhart County Commissioners, Elkhart County Courthouse


ID101461
Title of ArticleProtesters rage at Trump chaos
NotesHands Off rally; Project 2025
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionCorinne Straight speaks to close to 600 protesters; part of the crowd; Gabrianna Gratzol speaks; Protesters hold up signs; Corinne Straight speaks
DateApr 08, 2025
PageA1, A3
SubjectsDemonstrations, Elkhart County Courthouse, Smith, Brian


ID100769
Title of ArticleDemonstrators voice support for immigrants
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionSara Olayo-Evangelista, Goshen College students protest; Sam Linares, Felix Saldivar, Maria Banderas display banner
DateFeb 25, 2025
PageA1, A3
SubjectsImmigration Issues, Hispanic/Latino Community, Demonstrations, Elkhart County Courthouse


ID100714
Title of ArticleHouse supports legislation to add magistrates
Notes2023 Weighted Caseload Measure Study
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateFeb 15, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsIndiana House of Representatives, Elkhart County Courts, King, Joanna, Legislature


ID100235
Title of ArticleElkhart County courts warn of jury phone scam
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRoss Maxwell speaks
DateJan 16, 2025
PageA5
SubjectsElkhart County Courts


ID96948
Title of ArticleCounty OKs major court, jail expenses
Notes1905 Reliance Road Goshen
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionElkhart County joint courts facility under construction
DateMay 29, 2024
PageA1, A5
SubjectsElkhart County Board of Commissioners, Elkhart County Corrections Facility, Elkhart County Courts Building


ID96789
Title of ArticleBeginning to take shape
Notes1905 Reliance Road Goshen
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionCrane constructing Elkhart County courts building; Front of Elkhart County courts building
DateMay 03, 2024
PageA1
SubjectsElkhart County Courts Building, Elkhart County Board of Commissioners


ID94037
Title of ArticleCounty, town officials tour courts construction site
Notes1905 Reliance Way
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRandy Yohn and Joe Mrak; Mike Yoder and Suzie Weirick; Elected officials on second floor
DateNov 17, 2023
PageA1, A3
SubjectsElkhart County Courts Building, Construction


ID92872
Title of ArticleCity gets into gear for road improvement project
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionGoshen Mayor Gina Leichty
DateSep 26, 2023
PageA1, A5
SubjectsCity of Goshen, Construction, Elkhart County Courts Building


ID92453
Title of ArticleAppropriations related to joint courts approved
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionWorkers at new combined courts complex
DateSep 06, 2023
PageA1, A5
SubjectsElkhart County Courthouse, City of Goshen, Construction


ID91581
Title of ArticleGoshen to seek bids on road improvements at court site
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionSite of consolidated Elkhart County courts complex; Drawing of plans for road improvements
DateAug 10, 2023
PageA3
SubjectsElkhart County Courthouse, County Road 17


ID91085
Title of ArticleCounty officials updated on court progress
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionWorkers on an upper floor mark the location of future mechanical equipment at the joint courts building; Pictured is the view from the third floor of the courts building in mid-July.
DateJul 27, 2023
PageA3
SubjectsElkhart County Council, Elkhart County Courthouse, Construction


ID87669
Title of ArticleFamimly celebrates dismissal of resisting charge
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionKe'ahjah Layman, Valerie Matthews, Hahkeem Layman, Jane Ross Richer, D'ahjahnay Ware and Dujuan Ware
DateMar 11, 2023
PageA1, A6
SubjectsElkhart Police Department, Police Merit Commission, Elkhart County Courthouse


ID87113
Title of ArticleCourt site roadwork expected to start in spring
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionPlanned road improvements
DateFeb 16, 2023
PageA1, A6
SubjectsElkhart County Courthouse, Construction


ID86929
Title of ArticleCounty revises courthouse appropriation
NotesAmerican Rescue Plan
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateFeb 07, 2023
PageA1, A2
SubjectsElkhart County Courthouse, Construction


ID86584
Title of ArticleCounty looks at digitizing millions of old records
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateJan 21, 2023
PageA1, A6
SubjectsElkhart County Courthouse, Public Records


ID86120
Title of Article$13M more appropriated for courts complex
NotesAmerican Rescue Plan
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionElkhart County joint courts complex
DateJan 04, 2023
PageA1, A6
SubjectsElkhart County Courthouse, Construction


ID86008
Title of ArticleClock care contract gets yearly renewal
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionBlake Eckelbarger maintains the gears to the courthouse clock.
DateDec 20, 2022
PageA1, A5
SubjectsElkhart County Courthouse, Clocks


ID84121
Title of ArticleCourthouse window rehab could cost $2M
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateOct 04, 2022
PageA1, A3
SubjectsElkhart County Courthouse, Renovation


ID82031
Title of ArticleCriminal Justice Citizen's Academy taking applications
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateJul 30, 2022
PageA3
SubjectsCriminal Justice System, Elkhart County Prosecutor, Elkhart County Courthouse


ID77101
Title of ArticleCounty to start paying off court in new bond
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionSteven Clark and Darryl Riegsecker
DateJan 11, 2022
PageA2
SubjectsElkhart County Council, Elkhart County Courthouse


ID76125
Title of ArticleCourts project underway
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionDave Hess, Frank Lucchese and Judge David Bonfiglio; Judge Gretchen Lund, Magistrate Eric Ditton, and Judges Kristine Osterday, David Bonfiglio and Michael Christofeno
DateNov 17, 2021
PageA1, A6
SubjectsElkhart County Courthouse, Elkhart County Council, Construction


ID76023
Title of ArticleNotice to proceed given for courthouse
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateNov 02, 2021
PageA3
SubjectsElkhart County Courthouse, Elkhart County Consolidated Courts Project, Construction


ID75095
Title of ArticleGoshen OKs $400K for design services at courts site
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateOct 13, 2021
PageA3
SubjectsGoshen Redevelopment Commission, Elkhart County Courthouse


ID73459
Title of ArticleCounty signs lease for joint courts building
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateJul 20, 2021
PageA3
SubjectsElkhart County Commissioners, Elkhart County Courthouse


ID72662
Title of ArticleSite plan chosen for consolidated courts
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionElkhart County Courthouse
DateJun 16, 2021
PageA1, A5
SubjectsElkhart County Commissioners


ID72559
Title of ArticleCourthouse flagpole comes down to earth
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionAmerican flag atop the Elkhart County Courthouse
DateJun 08, 2021
PageA1
SubjectsElkhart County Courthouse, Elkhart County Commissioners, Flag, American


ID72068
Title of ArticleGoshen approves cost-sharing agreement for court site
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionCounty's consolidated courts project
DateApr 22, 2021
PageA3
SubjectsGoshen City Council, Elkhart County Courthouse, Construction


ID71731
Title of ArticleGoshen, county look to share improvement costs at court site
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateApr 14, 2021
PageA6
SubjectsElkhart County Courthouse, Elkhart Redevelopment Commission, Elkhart County Commissioners