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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 13 results for LaGrange County, IN.
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

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

ID96857
Title of ArticleEquine herpes virus reported
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateFeb 03, 2024
PageA3
SubjectsEquine Herpes Virus (EHV), Horses, LaGrange County, IN

ID800
Title of ArticleHistorian digs the past
NotesAll cemeteries in LaGrange County 1832-1982
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionPhoto of McKibben
DateAugust 2, 1998
PageE6
SubjectsCemeteries, McKibben, Scott, Cemeteries, LaGrange County, IN

ID90663
Title of ArticleWater, mutual aid crucial country firefighting needs
NotesFirefighters, Volunteers envelope
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
History #Elkhart Truth Collection
DateMar 28, 1996
PageB6
SubjectsFire Departments, Volunteer, Firefighters, LaGrange County, IN

ID90664
Title of ArticleFacts and figures
NotesFirefighters, Volunteers envelope
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
History #Elkhart Truth Collection
DateMar 28, 1996
PageB6
SubjectsFire Departments, Volunteer, Firefighters, LaGrange County, IN

ID32750
Title of ArticleLaGrange men trying to give birth to publishing venture
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateFebruary 13, 1979
Page16
SubjectsLaGrange County, IN, Feather Valley Publishing and Literary Agency, Inc.

ID94336
Title of ArticleLaGrange Bicentennial Parade Winners Listed
NotesBicentennial, U.S. - Other Areas envelope
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionWilbur Yoder, Mrs. John Long, Michelle Schrock, Ruth Kaiser, Rosie Hostetler, Charlene Schrock, Lester Schrock, Mrs. Russell Manning
History #Elkhart Truth Collection
DateJun 28, 1976
SubjectsBicentennial, Government, United States, Grand Event, LaGrange County, IN

ID94344
Title of ArticleLaGrange Bicentennial Plans Near Completion
NotesBicentennial, U.S. - Other Areas envelope
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
History #Elkhart Truth Collection
DateApr 12, 1976
SubjectsBicentennial, Government, United States, Grand Event, LaGrange County, IN

ID94348
Title of ArticleLaGrange Plans Bicentennial Days
NotesBicentennial, U.S. - Other Areas envelope
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
History #Elkhart Truth Collection
DateMar 30, 1976
SubjectsBicentennial, Government, United States, Grand Event, LaGrange County, IN

ID34705
Title of ArticleFamily Tours of Michiana
Notespamphlet by IUSB and National Bank & Trust of SB
SourceOther
LocationIndiana History File
Picture Captionphoto of buggy
DateNovember 1, 1973
History #108a
Page14
SubjectsLaGrange County, IN, Buggy Factory

ID32749
Title of ArticlePlyley Candy founder dies
Notesobituary
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationLaGrange County History File
DateNovember 16, 1970
History #10
SubjectsLaGrange County, IN, Plyley, Rilla, Plyley Candy Co.

ID102460
Title of ArticleCassius Clay Gets The Bell On Toll Road
NotesAli, Muhammad (Cassius Clay) envelope
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
History #Elkhart Truth Collection
DateMar 01, 1968
SubjectsLaGrange County, IN, Indiana Toll Road, Speed Limits