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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 19 results for Special Needs.
ID102052
Title of ArticleCouple charged with stealing from special needs adult
NotesAdult Protective Services; Elkhart Police Department; Special Needs
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateJul 18, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsCity of Goshen, Crime, Elkhart County Circuit Court, Christofeno, Michael (Judge)

ID101878
Title of ArticlePolice: Couple withdrew funds from missing disabled adult
NotesAdult Protective Services; Disabled Individuals
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateMay 21, 2025
PageA1
SubjectsCity of Elkhart, Elkhart Police Department, Special Needs

ID91579
Title of ArticleTherapeutic horse program LoveWay celebrates 50 years
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionLoveWay client gives high fives; LoveWay client pets a pony
DateAug 10, 2023
PageA1, A5
SubjectsLoveway, Inc., Special Needs, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy

ID78367
Title of ArticleWhat pre-K would look like at Hawthorne
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateMar 17, 2022
PageA1, A2
SubjectsHawthorne Elementary School, Education, Preschool, Special Needs

ID64452
Title of ArticleHigh hopes for Goldenrod activity center
NotesEmily Krabill
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionToni Richards, Tammy Friesen; Minda Clemens, Emily Krabill
DateSeptember 24, 2018
PageA1, A3
SubjectsGoldman, Frank J., Special Needs

ID64252
Title of ArticleFun for everyone
NotesDisability Awareness Day
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMaisy Yost participating in the Special Olympics as a lady looks on; Children playing in ball pit; Ashly Vanhurst tossing bean bags; Olive Tackett plays with sand in wading pool
DateJuly 24, 2018
PageA1, A3
SubjectsElkhart County 4-H Fair, Special Needs

ID63066
Title of ArticleBusinesses make accommodations for sensory-sensitive children
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
Picture CaptionNathaniel Coburn visits with Santa
DateDecember 18, 2017
PageA1, A7
SubjectsConcord Mall, Special Needs

ID60472
Title of ArticleKrabill a voice for those with special needs
NotesEmily Krabill; Power for Independence Program
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
Picture CaptionKrabill with mug; Karbill painting
DateAugust 15, 2016
PageA1, A5
SubjectsAssociation for the Disabled of Elkhart County (ADEC), Neighbor To Know Series

ID59508
Title of ArticleValentine Memories: Northridge Middle School hosts a dance for area special needs students
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
Picture CaptionSusan Stephan and Brendon Craford
DateFebruary 18, 2016
PageA1, A2
SubjectsNorthridge Middle School

ID54089
Title of ArticleLoveWay provides therapeutic horseback riding for individuals with special needs
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateApril 21, 2014
PageA1, A2
SubjectsLoveway, Inc.

ID53928
Title of ArticleCub Scout pack meets some special needs
NotesCub Scout Pack 734
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captionphoto of pack members
DateMarch 25, 2014
PageC1
SubjectsBoy Scouts of America

ID51824
Title of ArticleLocal special needs students compete and make new friends
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm – Reference Desk
Picture Captionphotos
DateApril 24, 2013
PageA1, A2
SubjectsFund Raising, Special Education Cooperative

ID1503
Title of ArticleYMCA adds locker rooms for people with special needs
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateMay 6, 2002
PageA3
SubjectsYMCA of Elkhart County, YMCA/YWCA Building (1973-present day)

ID13014
Title of ArticleShowcase performers
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionJenny Gravender; Chuck Lee; Donna Burgett; Joe Loston; Mike Huff; Lynn Winesburg; Bill Kuehl
DateAugust 9, 1996
History #Elkhart Truth Collection
PageB1
SubjectsAssociation for the Disabled of Elkhart County (ADEC), Dance, Special Needs, Showcase of Art

ID80511
Title of ArticleI&M will provide billing in Braille
NotesBraille
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
History #Elkhart Truth Collection
DateApr 27, 1995
SubjectsIndiana Michigan Power (I & M), Special Needs, Disabled Individuals, Business

ID70145
Title of ArticleProgram offered for kids with learning disabilities
NotesChildren's Dispensary Inc.
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateJan 14, 1990
SubjectsSt. Mary’s College, Education, Special Needs, Child Support

ID72053
Title of ArticleMoving music
NotesCreative Expressions Unlimited
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionArthur Danielwitz; Jackie Adams
History #Elkhart Truth Collection
DateAug 09, 1989
SubjectsAssociation for the Disabled of Elkhart County (ADEC), Theaters, Music, Special Needs

ID72052
Title of ArticleA small part of a big dream
NotesCreative Expressions Unlimited
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionNancy Clark; Allen Smith
History #Elkhart Truth Collection
DateDec 07, 1988
PageA1, A7
SubjectsAssociation for the Disabled of Elkhart County (ADEC), Theaters, Art, Special Needs

ID72384
Title of ArticleNew Aux Chandelles Director Expected
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionWilliam Anderson
History #Elkhart Truth Collection
DateFeb 08, 1967
SubjectsAux Chandelles, Anderson, Bill, Special Needs, Physical Therapy