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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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Showing 20 results for Goshen, IN.
ID101833
Title of ArticleHabitat for Humanity to dedicate new home for Rudov family
Notes216 S. 27th St., Goshen.; Habitat for Humanity of Elkhart County
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRudov family; new home at 216 S. 27th St., Goshen, IN
DateMay 08, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsHabitat for Humanity, City of Goshen

ID84708
Title of ArticleLand rezoned for Goshen housing development
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionDrawing of phase-one concept for housing in Waterford Commons Business Park
DateOct 26, 2022
PageA1, A6
SubjectsHousing, Zoning, Goshen, IN

ID67607
Title of Article'This is what happens'
NotesLori Arnold; United States Capitol Building
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateJanuary 20, 2021
PageA1, A6
SubjectsStutsman, Jeremy (Goshen Mayor), Presidential Campaigns, Goshen, IN

ID62611
Title of ArticleGoshen shelves crosswalk plan after hearing $1M price tag
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
Picture CaptionAerial view of US 33 in Goshen, IN
DateSeptember 14, 2017
PageA2
SubjectsGoshen, Goshen Redevelopment Commission, Development, Community

ID53202
Title of ArticleStepping up for seniors
NotesSalvation Army in Goshen, IN expanding programs
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm – Reference Desk
Picture Captionphoto of Colleen & Rick Willits
DateNovember 8, 2013
PageA1, A2
SubjectsSalvation Army, Grants, Elkhart County Community Foundation, Council On Aging

ID72020
Title of ArticleGoshen fire loss tops $75,000
NotesPubs / Bars; 132 N. Main St., Goshen, IN
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionFirefighter putting out fire
History #Elkhart Truth Collection
DateApr 01, 1997
SubjectsFires, Firefighters

ID85397
Title of ArticleSteeplechase, area churches at a glance
Notes57595 C.R. 17, Goshen, IN
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionBeulah Missionary Church
History #Elkhart Truth Collection
DateApr 22, 1989

ID20828
Title of ArticleWeekends may never be the same: Cruise crackdown nabs 56
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMain St. in Goshen, IN; Fred Wright, Stan Miller
DateApril 13, 1986
History #Elkhart Truth Collection
PageA1, A9
SubjectsCruising, Goshen, Streetscape, Automobiles

ID81476
Title of ArticleCounty Seat of Goshen Is Named
SourceGoshen News
LocationElkhart County History File
DateJanuary 21, 1976
History #57c
SubjectsGoshen, IN, Elkhart County Seat, Elkhart County, History of, 19th Century

ID20913
Title of ArticleGoshen Gets New Flag
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMayor Ralph B. Schenk and Bud Beller
DateJuly 20, 1974 alt. date, July 21, 1974
SubjectsFlag, Goshen City, Goshen, IN, Goshen Chamber of Commerce

ID72694
Title of ArticleAckerson, Cedric
Noteshttps://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/isl4/id/758/rec/1
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationElkhart Truth Collection
Picture CaptionDied 4/3/79; Senior Vice President of Salem Bank and Trust Co.; Troyer Studio and Photographic Specialists 132 S. Main St., Goshen, Indiana 46526
DateNo date given
SubjectsSalem Bank & Trust Co., Ackerson, Cedric

ID72907
Title of ArticleAinlay Family 1962
Noteshttps://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/isl4/id/898/rec/2
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationElkhart Truth Collection
Picture CaptionFall 1962; Charles and Dorothy Ainlay with their children at their home at 813 South Seventh Street, Goshen, Indiana. The children, from left to right, are: Sthephen, age 10; Susan, age 8; John, age 13; Charles, age 6; and Ann, age 5.
DateNo Date Given
SubjectsPoliticians, Attorneys, Elections

ID73683
Title of ArticleBailey, Larry
Noteshttps://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/isl4/id/1732/rec/1
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationElkhart Truth Collection
Picture CaptionTroyer Studio and Photographic Specialists, 110-112 E. Washington St., Goshen, IN 46526
DateNo date given
SubjectsBailey, Larry

ID82242
Title of ArticleEdgar A. Baxter
Noteshttps://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/isl4/id/3197/rec/1
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationElkhart Truth Collection
Picture CaptionEdgar A. Baxter, Republican - Goshen
DateNo date given
History #epl_truth_photograph_1078
SubjectsPoliticians, Goshen, IN

ID82248
Title of ArticleJack
Noteshttps://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/isl4/id/3167/rec/1
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationElkhart Truth Collection
Picture CaptionJack
DateNo date given
History #epl_truth_photograph_1084
SubjectsPoliticians, Goshen, IN

ID82249
Title of ArticleMrs. Jack
Noteshttps://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/isl4/id/3179/rec/2
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationElkhart Truth Collection
Picture CaptionHead shot of Mrs. Jack
DateNo date given
History #epl_truth_photograph_1085
SubjectsPoliticians, Goshen, IN, Indiana Manufactured Housing Association, Indiana Manufactured Housing Association, Valley Ladies

ID88671
Title of ArticleFred Buttell
Noteshttps://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/isl4/id/50001/rec/1
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationElkhart Truth Collection
Picture CaptionFred Buttell runs for mayor of Goshen. Head shot.
DateNo date given
History #epl_truth_photograph_2256
SubjectsGoshen, IN, Political Campaigns, Mayors, Goshen

ID88681
Title of ArticlePhilip C. Barker
Noteshttps://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/isl4/id/49999/rec/1
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationElkhart Truth Collection
Picture CaptionPhilip C. Barker, Goshen attorney. 1954
DateNo date given
History #epl_truth_photograph_2320
SubjectsBarker, Philip C., Attorneys, Goshen, IN

ID102193
Title of ArticleRoss T. Bender
Noteshttps://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/isl4/id/52014/rec/1
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationElkhart Truth Collection; People Pictures - Bender, Ross T.
Picture CaptionRoss T. Bender. Photo Property of Goshen College News Service, Goshen, Indiana 46526.
DateNo date given
History #epl_truth_photograph_1162
SubjectsMennonite Church USA, Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary (AMBS)

ID102553
Title of ArticleCynthia Boehmke
Noteshttps://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/isl4/id/52582/rec/1
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationElkhart Truth Collection; People Pictures - Boehmke, Cynthia
Picture CaptionCynthia Boehmke, weaving artist. "Forms in Space 2", wool. Photo property of Goshen College News Service, Goshen, IN 46526
DateNo date given
History #epl_truth_photograph_1480
SubjectsBoehmke, Cynthia, Local Artists, Goshen College