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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 177 results for Pollution, Water.
| ID | 101304 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | ‘A whole lot cleaner’ |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Daragh Deegan speaking, Rod Roberson, Tony Irwin |
| Date | Mar 26, 2025 |
| Page | A1, A3 |
| Subjects | Wastewater Treatment Plant, Elkhart, Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. (EPA), Pollution, Water, Elkhart Public Works and Utilities Department |
| ID | 96802 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | County appropriates $1.8M for sewer project |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | map of proposed route |
| Date | May 07, 2024 |
| Page | A1, A6 |
| Subjects | Wastewater Treatment Program, Elkhart County Regional Sewer District, Pollution, Water, Septic Systems |
| ID | 72517 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Goshen agreement: Plastic pulverizing company must stop polluting creek |
| Notes | Brunk Plastic Services |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | May 25, 2021 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Goshen Board of Public Works and Safety, Pollution, Water |
| ID | 72244 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Conn-Selmer 'disappointed' by factory contamination suits |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | Aug 22, 2020 |
| Page | A1, A7 |
| Subjects | Conn-Selmer, Inc., Lawsuits, Pollution, Water |
| ID | 72233 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Elkhart brings legal action against instrument, RV makers |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | Aug 20, 2020 |
| Page | A1, A7 |
| Subjects | Conn-Selmer Inc., Elkhart Redevelopment Commission, Pollution, Water, Lawsuits |
| ID | 65688 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Storm drain art puts focus on river pollution |
| Notes | Storm Drain Art Project |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Brenda Overbey |
| Date | May 27, 2019 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Pollution, Water, Local Artists |
| ID | 62955 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Stormwater board to find costs for package treatment |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Date | November 28, 2017 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart County Sports Hall of Fame, Pollution, Water |
| ID | 62411 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Goshen lowers acceptable limit for mercury |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Date | June 22, 2017 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Wastewater Treatment Plant, Elkhart, Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. (EPA), Pollution, Water, Goshen |
| ID | 62061 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | 'Mystery goo' costing Elkhart $150,000 in repairs |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Date | June 20, 2017 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Wastewater Treatment Plant, Elkhart, St. Joseph River, Pollution, Water |
| ID | 61464 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Waste water treatment back online |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Date | April 13, 2017 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Wastewater Treatment Plant, Elkhart, St. Joseph River, Pollution, Water |
| ID | 61685 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Contaminant investigated at city plant |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Date | April 8, 2017 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Wastewater Treatment Plant, Elkhart, St. Joseph River, Pollution, Water |
| ID | 59526 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Flint water challenge: Let's fill Tolson Center gym |
| Notes | Flint water crisis |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Date | February 20, 2016 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Tolson Center, Roosevelt STEAM Academy, Elkhart Inter-Denominational Pastors Alliance, Pollution, Water |
| ID | 59513 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Flint gets help from fifth-graders |
| Notes | Flint water crisis |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Fifth-graders test water filtration |
| Date | February 18, 2016 |
| Page | D1 |
| Subjects | Heritage Trail, Pollution, Water |
| ID | 55254 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Canal repair, cleanup focus of discussions |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Millrace Canal |
| Date | November 19, 2014 |
| Page | C1 |
| Subjects | Pollution, Water, Millrace Canal, Tax Incremental Financing (TIF) Districts |
| ID | 55202 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Cleanup topic of meeting |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Date | November 6, 2014 |
| Page | C1 |
| Subjects | Millrace Neighborhood LLC, Millrace Powerhouse Restoration Project, Pollution, Water, Millrace Canal |
| ID | 54962 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | EPA adds Elkhart site to priority cleanup site |
| Notes | Superfund Site |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | September 17, 2014 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. (EPA), North Shore Site, Pollution, Water |
| ID | 54611 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Release of wastewater into river avoided larger mess |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | July 11, 2014 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Wastewater Treatment Plant, Goshen, Elkhart River, Pollution, Water |
| ID | 54248 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Would you swim...here? |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photos |
| Date | May 24, 2014 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Pollution, Water, Elkhart River, St. Joseph River, Water Quality |
| ID | 54148 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Oil slick found on Elkhart River on Monday normal |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of oil slick |
| Date | April 30, 2014 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Elkhart River, Pollution, Water, Pollution, Soil |
| ID | 53939 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Solution proposed for Goshen septic problem |
| Notes | Septic system issues in communities of Foraker, Southwest |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of the Weaver Lateral |
| Date | March 27, 2014 |
| Page | C1 |
| Subjects | Septic Systems, Elkhart County Stormwater Management Board, Pollution, Water |
| ID | 53691 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | High levels of corrosive substance in sewer system lead to fine |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of Mike Machlan |
| Date | February 19, 2014 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Open Gate Praise and Deliverance Ministries, Water and Sewer Utilities, Elkhart Board of Public Works, Pollution, Water |
| ID | 53419 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Seat maker paying millions in water pollution lawsuit |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Reference Desk |
| Date | December 27, 2013 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Flexsteel Industries Inc., Lawsuits, Pollution, Water, Meadow Farms Neighborhood |
| ID | 53412 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | E. coli, contamination among health department's concerns |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Reference Desk |
| Date | December 26, 2013 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Elkhart County Sports Hall of Fame, Pollution, Water, Septic Systems, Elkhart County Health Department |
| ID | 53272 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | IDEM could get involved with sewer project |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Reference Desk |
| Date | November 26, 2013 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart County Sports Hall of Fame, Pollution, Water, Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM), Septic Systems |
| ID | 53198 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Ontwa on notice for sewer problem |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Reference Desk |
| Date | November 7, 2013 |
| Page | C1 |
| Subjects | Open Gate Praise and Deliverance Ministries, Water and Sewer Utilities, Elkhart Board of Public Works, Pollution, Water |
| ID | 52433 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Elkhart to Ontwa: cut down on toxic sewage |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Reference Desk |
| Date | July 17, 2013 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Black Expo, Ontwa Township, Water and Sewer Utilities, Pollution, Water |
| ID | 51682 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Water study shows high E. coli levels, low oxygen in Yellow Creek |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of John Diller |
| Date | March 27, 2013 |
| Page | C1 |
| Subjects | Dyngus Day, Pollution, Water, Elkhart County Health Department, Ditches |
| ID | 49949 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Study shows E. coli levels in waterways above standards |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | March 27, 2012 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Dyngus Day, Pollution, Water, Elkhart County Health Department, Greater Elkhart County Stormwater Partnership |
| ID | 48879 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Health study draft done |
| Notes | Lane Street Superfund area |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photos of Donna Bila |
| Date | August 9, 2011 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Pollution, Water, Ground Water Contamination, Superfund Sites, Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. (EPA) |
| ID | 48752 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Ahead of schedule |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo at High Dive Park |
| Date | July 18, 2011 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Combined Sewer Overflow Long-Term Control Plan, Pollution, Water, Fees, Stormwater |
| ID | 47311 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Source of dirty water sought |
| Notes | High levels of contaminants found near Foraker, Southwest |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of Yellow Creek at C.R. 138 |
| Date | March 1, 2011 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Pollution, Water, Water Quality |
| ID | 44192 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | E. coli levels in local waterways above safe levels |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | January 26, 2010 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Pollution, Water, E. coli Bacteria, Elkhart River, St. Joseph River |
| ID | 43061 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Water and sewer upgrades are moving forward in Goshen |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | map of site |
| Date | October 3, 2009 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Water and Sewer Utilities, Goshen CSO Remediation, Government, Goshen City, Pollution, Water |
| ID | 42170 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | County issues E.coli warning for Elkhart River and branches |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | July 21, 2009 |
| Page | A2 |
| Subjects | Pollution, Water, E. coli Bacteria, Elkhart River, St. Joseph River |
| ID | 41830 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Just how dirty is the Conrail Superfund site? |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | June 21, 2009 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Conrail, Ground Water Contamination, Superfund Sites, Pollution, Water |
| ID | 41807 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | CSO plans to be discussed |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo |
| Date | June 16, 2009 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Combined Sewer Overflow Long-Term Control Plan, Sewer System, Government, Elkhart City, Pollution, Water |
| ID | 41599 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | How will we pay for updated sewers? |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of official |
| Date | May 22, 2009 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Sewer System Overflows, Government, Elkhart City, Pollution, Water, Fees, Municipal |
| ID | 41232 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | First bit of stimulus will serve to separate sewer systems here |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | April 20, 2009 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Funding, Federal Stimulus (2009-2010), Sewer System, Government, Elkhart City, Pollution, Water |
| ID | 39509 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Work on bridge is stopped for water testing |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photos of site |
| Date | October 21, 2008 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Bridge, Johnson St., Ground Water Contamination, Pollution, Water, Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) |
| ID | 39380 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | More residents getting city water |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | October 10, 2008 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Water and Sewer Utilities, Ground Water Contamination, Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. (EPA), Pollution, Water |
| ID | 39357 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Possible contaminant found at Johnson and Beardsley |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | October 4, 2008 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Pollution, Water, Water and Sewer Utilities, Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM), Ground Water Contamination |
| ID | 39099 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Fair muddies local water |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of fair livestock |
| Date | September 11, 2008 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart County 4-H Fair, Pollution, Water, Ordinances, Stormwater, Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) |
| ID | 38118 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Geocel starts water hookup |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | map of location |
| Date | July 10, 2008 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Geocel Corp., Meadow Farms Neighborhood, Water and Sewer Utilities, Pollution, Water |
| ID | 37768 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Bridge over troubled waters |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photos of well-water, resident; map of location |
| Date | June 10, 2008 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Pollution, Water, Himco Superfund Site, Water Quality, Ground Water Contamination |
| ID | 37734 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Subdivision getting city water service |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | June 3, 2008 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Meadowbrook Wesleyan Church, Water and Sewer Utilities, Pollution, Water, Geocel Corp. |
| ID | 37674 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Septic fixes sought |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | May 28, 2008 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Septic Systems, Pollution, Water, Fees, Stormwater |
| ID | 37485 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Septic fix funds OK'd |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | April 29, 2008 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Septic Systems, Elkhart County Stormwater Management Board, Government, Elkhart County, Pollution, Water |
| ID | 37276 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | New storm runoff rules being drafted |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | April 1, 2008 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Ordinances, Stormwater, Elkhart County Highway Department, Pollution, Water, Environmental Conservation Issues |
| ID | 37172 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Septic funds ready |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | March 25, 2008 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Septic Systems, Elkhart County Stormwater Management Board, Pollution, Water, Fees, Stormwater |
| ID | 37122 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Lusher Ave. site on Superfund list |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | March 20, 2008 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Superfund Sites, Lusher Ave. Ground Water Contamination Area, Pollution, Water, Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. (EPA) |