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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 150 results for Elkhart County Plan Commission.
| ID | 101144 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | County denies rezoning for small chicken farm |
| Notes | 23681 C.R. 26, Elkhart |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Dale Shupert |
| Date | Mar 18, 2025 |
| Page | A1, A8 |
| Subjects | Elkhart County Board of Commissioners, Zoning, Elkhart County Plan Commission, Wetlands |
| ID | 100202 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Chicken farmer rejected |
| Notes | 23681 C.R. 26, Elkhart; mispelled Shuppert in caption |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Dale Shupert, Melissa Shupert speaking to Elkhart County Plan Commission |
| Date | Jan 11, 2025 |
| Page | A1, A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart County Plan Commission, Zoning, Elkhart County Board of Commissioners, Chickens |
| ID | 66009 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Drag strip catches green light |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Townspeople; Terry McMillen and Ken Jones |
| Date | October 22, 2019 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Elkhart County Commissioners, Osceola Dragway, Elkhart County Plan Commission |
| ID | 66858 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Planners back Osceola Dragway expansion |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Committee meeting guests; Osceola dragway |
| Date | September 13, 2019 |
| Page | A1, A6 |
| Subjects | Osceola Dragway, Elkhart County Plan Commission |
| ID | 65568 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Child support office pulls its weight |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Ron Warlick, Shannon Cook, Paula Hershberger, Shelby Doering, Andrea Maynard, Diana Cocot, Christine Weeks, Jennifer Enders, Lilly McDaniel, Michelle Rheinheimer, Kimberly Linetty, Linda Kelley, Pam B |
| Date | June 24, 2019 |
| Page | A1, A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart County Plan Commission, Child Support |
| ID | 65205 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | County prosecutor's office to add staff |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Vicki Becker |
| Date | December 9, 2018 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Elkhart County Plan Commission, Elkhart City Council, Becker, Vicki |
| ID | 63795 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Candidates seek nomination for prosecutor |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Becker; McCloskey |
| Date | April 18, 2018 |
| Page | A5 |
| Subjects | Elkhart County Plan Commission, Becker, Vicki, McCloskey, Martin, Elections |
| ID | 63629 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Candidates to debate in Elkhart County |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Vicki Becker, Martin A. McCloskey |
| Date | April 9, 2018 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart County Plan Commission, Becker, Vicki, McCloskey, Martin |
| ID | 63648 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Victims' heroes honored |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Jeremy Stout, Michal Miller, Tara Tubble, Bill Hubber, Julie Reed and Cathy Turko; Crowd gathered to honor Everyday Heroes |
| Date | April 4, 2018 |
| Page | A1, A8 |
| Subjects | Elkhart County Plan Commission, Elkhart City Employees |
| ID | 63397 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Elkhart County Prosecutor Vicki Becker joins state EBDM team |
| Notes | Indiana's Evidence Based Decision Making |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Becker with David Powell and Steven David |
| Date | February 15, 2018 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart County Plan Commission, Becker, Vicki |
| ID | 62928 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | McCloskey seeking Prosecutor's office |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | McCloskey; McCloskey and Mekayla Eppers |
| Date | November 18, 2017 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart County Plan Commission, Elkhart County Commissioners, McCloskey, Martin |
| ID | 62862 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Becker announces 2018 bid for prosecuting attorney |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Elkhart County Prosecuting Attorney |
| Date | November 9, 2017 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart County Plan Commission, Becker, Vicki |
| ID | 62075 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | 25 names off the Most Wanted list |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Vicki Becker named Prosecuting Attorney |
| Date | June 25, 2017 |
| Page | A1, A5 |
| Subjects | Elkhart County Plan Commission, Becker, Vicki |
| ID | 53663 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Proposed rezoning gets OK |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Reference Desk |
| Date | February 14, 2014 |
| Page | C1 |
| Subjects | Satellite Industries, Elkhart County Plan Commission, Zoning, Bristol, IN |
| ID | 53232 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Neighbors fear traffic increase in rezoning |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Reference Desk |
| Date | November 15, 2013 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Reschcor Inc., Zoning, Elkhart County Plan Commission, Traffic |
| ID | 52751 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Cabinet company finds new location |
| Notes | Relocating to NE corner of C.R. 23 & C.R. 50 |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Reference Desk |
| Date | September 4, 2013 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Smart Cabinetry, Elkhart County Plan Commission, New Paris, IN, Zoning |
| ID | 52564 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Smart Cabinetry plans relocation, new jobs |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Reference Desk |
| Date | August 9, 2013 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Smart Cabinetry, New Paris, IN, Elkhart County Plan Commission, Zoning |
| ID | 52033 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | MOR/ryde expansion goes forward with rezoning tie vote |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photos |
| Date | May 21, 2013 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | MOR/ryde International, Zoning, Elkhart County Plan Commission, Eastwood Elementary School |
| ID | 52017 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | The fate of MOR/ryde's plan to expand to be decided Monday |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo |
| Date | May 18, 2013 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | MOR/ryde International, Zoning, Elkhart County Plan Commission, Eastwood Elementary School |
| ID | 51952 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Commission tackling construction problem |
| Notes | Re: projects not matching plans approved by planning dept. |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Reference Desk |
| Date | May 13, 2013 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart County Plan Commission, Buildings |
| ID | 51761 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | MOR/ryde plan advances |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of Tanie Nielsen & other audience members |
| Date | April 12, 2013 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | MOR/ryde International, Zoning, Elkhart County Plan Commission, Eastwood Elementary School |
| ID | 51718 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Elkhart Co. billboards announce redeveloped prosecutor's website |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of billboard |
| Date | April 3, 2013 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart County Plan Commission, Hill, Curtis |
| ID | 51625 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | MOR/ryde outlines plans for expansion |
| Notes | Co. seeking rezoning of property between Eastwood Elem. & residential subdivisions |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of Tanzie Nielsen |
| Date | March 20, 2013 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | MOR/ryde International, Elkhart County Plan Commission, Zoning |
| ID | 51604 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | MOR/ryde rezoning public hearing postponed |
| Notes | Co. seeking rezoning of property between Eastwood Elem. & residential subdivisions |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of Jeff Burbrink |
| Date | March 15, 2013 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | MOR/ryde International, Elkhart County Plan Commission, Zoning |
| ID | 51523 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Eastwood community opposes MOR/ryde's expansion plan |
| Notes | Co. seeking rezoning of property between Eastwood Elem. & residential subdivisions |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of Steve Hollenberg |
| Date | March 4, 2013 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | MOR/ryde International, Elkhart County Plan Commission, Zoning |
| ID | 51244 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Direction sought for land-use issue |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Reference Desk |
| Date | January 11, 2013 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Zoning, Ordinances, Zoning, Elkhart County Plan Commission, Government, Elkhart County |
| ID | 51128 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Board clashes over zoning |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Reference Desk |
| Date | December 14, 2012 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Zoning, Ordinances, Zoning, Elkhart County Plan Commission, Government, Elkhart County |
| ID | 50919 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Recycler hopes to relocate |
| Notes | Requesting a move to 65448 C.R. 17 |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | aerial photo of property at 21918 S.R. 119 |
| Date | October 12, 2012 |
| Page | A3, A5 |
| Subjects | Martin Animal Bedding, Elkhart County Plan Commission, Zoning |
| ID | 50611 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Rewrite begins for zoning laws |
| Notes | Committee working on new zoning ordinance |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | August 9, 2012 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Ordinances, Zoning, Elkhart County Plan Commission, Government, Elkhart County, Zoning |
| ID | 50591 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Initial meetings set up to shape new zoning laws |
| Notes | Two committees to formulate new zoning laws |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | August 6, 2012 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Ordinances, Zoning, Elkhart County Plan Commission, Government, Elkhart County, Zoning |
| ID | 50436 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Citizens, county staff to oversee county zoning ordinance update |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | July 4, 2012 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Ordinances, Zoning, Elkhart County Plan Commission, Government, Elkhart County |
| ID | 50169 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Farm Bureau offers aid in zoning revision |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | May 11, 2012 |
| Page | A1, A5 |
| Subjects | Ordinances, Zoning, Elkhart County Plan Commission, Elkhart County Farm Bureau Inc. |
| ID | 50025 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Changes to kennel definition recommended |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | April 13, 2012 |
| Page | A3, A5 |
| Subjects | Dog Breeders, Elkhart County Plan Commission, Dogs - Breeding, Ordinances, Zoning |
| ID | 49881 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | County planning staff to research animal rescue groups |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | March 11, 2012 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Ordinances, Zoning, Elkhart County Plan Commission, Government, Elkhart County, Zoning |
| ID | 49866 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Building inspection fees to increase in April |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | March 6, 2012 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart County Plan Commission, Government, Elkhart County, Elkhart County Commissioners |
| ID | 49852 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | County reviews definition of kennels, dog breeders |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | March 2, 2012 |
| Page | A1, A6 |
| Subjects | Doering, Max, Elkhart County Plan Commission |
| ID | 49772 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | County officials give nod to wood grinding proposal |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo |
| Date | February 10, 2012 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Martin Animal Bedding, Elkhart County Plan Commission, Elkhart County Board of Zoning Appeals, Zoning |
| ID | 49768 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Wood grinder eyeing new location |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of operation |
| Date | February 8, 2012 |
| Page | A1, A6 |
| Subjects | Martin Animal Bedding, Elkhart County Plan Commission, Zoning |
| ID | 48749 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Elkhart County tabs new planning director |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | July 17, 2011 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart County Plan Commission, Godlewski, Chris, Elkhart County Plan Commission, Government, Elkhart County |
| ID | 48646 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Retiring planning director will turn focus to home restoration |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of Watkins |
| Date | July 1, 2011 |
| Page | A3, A7 |
| Subjects | Watkins, Bob, Elkhart County Plan Commission, Elkhart County Plan Director |
| ID | 47713 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Zoning ordinance soundoff |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | April 16, 2011 |
| Page | A3, A6 |
| Subjects | Ordinances, Zoning, Elkhart County Plan Commission, Government, Elkhart County, Zoning |
| ID | 47688 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Plan commission votes against zoning ordinance |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of speaker and audience |
| Date | April 15, 2011 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Ordinances, Zoning, Elkhart County Plan Commission, Government, Elkhart County, Zoning |
| ID | 47691 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Watkins retiring as county plan director |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of Watkins |
| Date | April 15, 2011 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Watkins, Bob, Elkhart County Plan Commission, Elkhart County Plan Director |
| ID | 47674 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Farmers threaten suit over zoning overhaul |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | April 13, 2011 |
| Page | A1, A7 |
| Subjects | Ordinances, Zoning, Elkhart County Plan Commission, Elkhart County Farm Bureau Inc., Government, Elkhart County |
| ID | 47535 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Do these belong together? |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photos |
| Date | March 27, 2011 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Ordinances, Zoning, Elkhart County Plan Commission, Government, Elkhart County, Zoning |
| ID | 47447 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Zoning discussion gets philosophical |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | March 11, 2011 |
| Page | A3, A5 |
| Subjects | Ordinances, Zoning, Elkhart County Plan Commission, Government, Elkhart County, Zoning |
| ID | 47244 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | The fifth draft of county's zoning law open to public |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | February 17, 2011 |
| Page | A2 |
| Subjects | Ordinances, Zoning, Zoning, Elkhart County Plan Commission, Government, Elkhart County |
| ID | 47112 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | County secures data expert |
| Notes | Grant for hire of criminal intelligence analyst |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | February 6, 2011 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart County Plan Commission, Grants, Elkhart County Council |
| ID | 47108 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Prosecutor's budget more than doubled between 2002-09, but Hill says his office is a bargain |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of Hill |
| Date | February 4, 2011 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Elkhart County Plan Commission, Hill, Curtis, Budget, Elkhart County |
| ID | 46775 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | New board to oversee defenders |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | December 3, 2010 |
| Page | A3, A5 |
| Subjects | Elkhart County Plan Commission, Elkhart County Courts, Government, Elkhart County |