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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 126 results for Superior Court.
| ID | 101790 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Former mayor sentenced for election reporting crimes |
| Notes | Goshen school board race; Andrea Johnson, Roger Nafziger, Jose Elizalde, Mario Garber, co-defendants. |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Allan Kauffman |
| Date | Apr 29, 2025 |
| Page | A1, A6 |
| Subjects | Kauffman, Allan (Goshen mayor), Elkhart County Election Board, Elkhart Superior Court 3, Cataldo, Teresa (Judge) |
| ID | 101431 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Confessed child molester draws 50-year term |
| Notes | Clinton Majors |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | Apr 04, 2025 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Child Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Elkhart Superior Court 3 |
| ID | 100373 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | 12 new officers accepting oath with Sheriff’s Office |
| Notes | 315 S. 2nd Street, Elkhart |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | Feb 06, 2025 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department, Elkhart Superior Court 2 |
| ID | 94427 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Andrew HIcks to run for Superior Court 2 judge |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Hicks |
| Date | Dec 08, 2023 |
| Page | A5 |
| Subjects | Hicks, Andrew M., Elections, Elkhart Superior Court 2 |
| ID | 93977 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Elkhart County judge nominated for federal court |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Gretchen Lund |
| Date | Nov 16, 2023 |
| Page | A1, A5 |
| Subjects | Lund, Gretchen (Judge), Elkhart Superior Court 4 |
| ID | 66310 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Superior Court judge announces reelection bid |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Charles Carter Wick |
| Date | December 23, 2019 |
| Page | A5 |
| Subjects | Wicks, Charles, Elkhart Superior Court 5, Elections |
| ID | 66689 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Drug court to hire 2nd case manager |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | August 12, 2019 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Elkhart County Council, Elkhart Superior Court 4, Drug Testing |
| ID | 64396 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | County council OKs new bailiff for Superior Court 1 |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | August 12, 2018 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart County Council, Elkhart Superior Court 1 |
| ID | 60171 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Final battle winding down |
| Notes | Area 6 |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Date | June 16, 2016 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Annexations, Elkhart Superior Court 5 |
| ID | 53532 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Elkhart attorney announces candidacy for judge of Elkhart Superior Court 3 |
| Notes | Running for retiring judge George Biddlecome’s position |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of Hicks |
| Date | January 17, 2014 |
| Page | C1 |
| Subjects | Hicks, Maribeth, Elkhart Superior Court 3, Elections |
| ID | 53482 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Deputy prosecutor plans to run for judge |
| Notes | Running for retiring judge George Biddlecome's position |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of Francisco |
| Date | January 10, 2014 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Francisco, David L., Elkhart Superior Court 3, Elections |
| ID | 47456 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Elkhart teachers want you to know about the good |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of billboard |
| Date | March 14, 2011 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Superior Court 3, Education |
| ID | 43290 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Elkhart teachers hope for help with insurance costs |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | October 28, 2009 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Superior Court 5, Elkhart Community Schools, Health Insurance |
| ID | 39590 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Wicks wins position on Elkhart County bench |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | November 5, 2008 |
| Page | A5 |
| Subjects | Wicks, Charles, Elkhart Superior Court 5 |
| ID | 36146 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Lawyer: Running for judge |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of McCloskey |
| Date | February 9, 2008 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | McClure, Guy Robert, Elkhart Superior Court 5 |
| ID | 31386 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Judge won't seek re-election |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of Rieckhoff |
| Date | October 2, 2007 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Rieckhoff, James (Judge), Elkhart Superior Court 5 |
| ID | 23250 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Bowers ready to take the bench |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of judge |
| Date | December 19, 2006 |
| Page | A5 |
| Subjects | Bowers, Steve, Elkhart Superior Court 2, Platt, Stephen (Judge), Criminal Justice System |
| ID | 23111 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Sound judgment |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of judge |
| Date | December 16, 2006 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Platt, Stephen and Kathleen, Elkhart Superior Court 2 |
| ID | 22624 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Taking it to the street |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of event |
| Date | November 9, 2006 |
| Page | C1 |
| Subjects | Vincent Bach International Corp., Labor Unions, Elkhart Superior Court 2, Strikes and Lockouts |
| ID | 22625 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Taking it to the street |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of event |
| Date | November 9, 2006 |
| Page | C1 |
| Subjects | Vincent Bach International Corp., Labor Unions, Elkhart Superior Court 2, Strikes and Lockouts |
| ID | 17258 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Bowers defeats Platt |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of Bowers |
| Date | May 3, 2006 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Platt, Stephen (Judge), Elkhart Superior Court 2, Bowers, Steve |
| ID | 16278 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Bailiff slowing down |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of Edson |
| Date | April 7, 2006 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Edgewater Park, Elkhart Superior Court 6 |
| ID | 15328 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Platt will try to keep office |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of Platt |
| Date | January 19, 2006 |
| Page | Page A3 |
| Subjects | Platt, Stephen (Judge), Elkhart Superior Court 2 |
| ID | 15216 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Roberts sworn in for Court 1 |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of ceremony |
| Date | December 31, 2005 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Roberts, Evan (Judge), Elkhart Superior Court 1 |
| ID | 14930 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Platt continues on recovery path |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of Platt |
| Date | December 3, 2005 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Platt, Stephen (Judge), Elkhart Superior Court 2 |
| ID | 14870 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Roberts to rule Superior Court 1 |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | November 23, 2005 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Roberts, Evan (Judge), Elkhart Superior Court 1 |
| ID | 14665 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Six apply for judicial opening |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | October 22, 2005 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Pfaff, Brotherson & Killoren, Elkhart Superior Court 1, Elkhart County Courts |
| ID | 14529 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Pfaff apology criticized |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of Pfaff |
| Date | October 12, 2005 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Pfaff, Benjamin (Judge), Elkhart Superior Court 1, Elkhart County Courts |
| ID | 14487 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Judge Pfaff resigns |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of Pfaff |
| Date | October 4, 2005 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Pfaff, Benjamin (Judge), Elkhart Superior Court 1, Elkhart County Courts |
| ID | 14475 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Pfaff responds to commission |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of Pfaff |
| Date | October 1, 2005 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Pfaff, Benjamin (Judge), Elkhart Superior Court 1, Elkhart County Courts |
| ID | 14258 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Pfaff removed from the bench |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of Pfaff |
| Date | September 10, 2005 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Pfaff, Benjamin (Judge), Elkhart Superior Court 1, Elkhart County Courts |
| ID | 14154 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Pfaff will await his fate |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of Pfaff |
| Date | September 1, 2005 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Pfaff, Benjamin (Judge), Elkhart Superior Court 1, Elkhart County Courts |
| ID | 14157 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Judge Platt suffers stroke |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of Platt |
| Date | September 1, 2005 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Platt, Stephen (Judge), Elkhart Superior Court 2 |
| ID | 14151 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Judge should step aside |
| Notes | editorial |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | August 31, 2005 |
| Page | A4 |
| Subjects | Pfaff, Benjamin (Judge), Elkhart Superior Court 1, Elkhart County Courts |
| ID | 14141 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Masters: Remove Pfaff from job |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of Pfaff |
| Date | August 30, 2005 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Pfaff, Benjamin (Judge), Elkhart Superior Court 1, Elkhart County Courts |
| ID | 13852 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Panel wraps up Pfaff discipline case |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of Pfaff |
| Date | July 15, 2005 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Pfaff, Benjamin (Judge), Elkhart Superior Court 1, Elkhart County Courts |
| ID | 13851 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Four testify in Pfaff case |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of Pfaff |
| Date | July 14, 2005 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Pfaff, Benjamin (Judge), Elkhart Superior Court 1, Elkhart County Courts |
| ID | 13838 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | 3 judges to review Pfaff case |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of Pfaff |
| Date | July 10, 2005 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Pfaff, Benjamin (Judge), Elkhart Superior Court 1, Elkhart County Courts |
| ID | 13703 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Lawyers feel pressure to help judge |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of Pfaff |
| Date | June 23, 2005 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Pfaff, Benjamin (Judge), Elkhart Superior Court 1, Elkhart County Courts |
| ID | 13054 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Support for Pfaff sought |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of Pfaff |
| Date | May 10, 2005 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Pfaff, Benjamin (Judge), Elkhart Superior Court 1, Elkhart County Courts |
| ID | 12389 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | 'Master' judges accept Pfaff case |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | March 29, 2005 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Pfaff, Benjamin (Judge), Elkhart Superior Court 1, Elkhart County Courts |
| ID | 12096 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Pfaff denies charges |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | March 1, 2005 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Pfaff, Benjamin (Judge), Elkhart Superior Court 1, Elkhart County Courts |
| ID | 12090 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Pfaff responds to commission's charges |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of Pfaff |
| Date | February 26, 2005 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Pfaff, Benjamin (Judge), Elkhart Superior Court 1, Elkhart County Courts |
| ID | 11911 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Pfaff given more time to respond |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of Pfaff |
| Date | February 12, 2005 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Pfaff, Benjamin (Judge), Elkhart Superior Court 1, Elkhart County Courts |
| ID | 11461 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Pfaff faces charges |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of Pfaff |
| Date | January 15, 2005 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Pfaff, Benjamin (Judge), Elkhart Superior Court 1, Elkhart County Courts |
| ID | 8101 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Pfaff will not be charged |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of Pfaff |
| Date | March 27, 2004 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Pfaff, Benjamin (Judge), Elkhart Superior Court 1, Elkhart County Courts |
| ID | 1446 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | A learning experience |
| Notes | Superior Court 6, Elkhart envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | David Bonfiglio, Mary Somerville |
| Date | March 30, 2002 |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Superior Court 6, Bonfiglio, David, Courts, Politics and Government |
| ID | 1445 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Superior 6: Bonfiglio |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of Shewmaker, Bonfiglio |
| Date | January 6, 2001 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Bonfiglio, David, Elkhart Superior Court 6 |
| ID | 95070 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | County appeals tax levy decision for new superior court |
| Notes | Superior Court envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Jan 03, 2001 |
| Subjects | Courts, Taxes, Politics and Government |
| ID | 91231 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Elkhart: Reduction pf bond denied |
| Notes | Judge Benjamin Pfaff, Elkhart Superior Court, Phillip R. Kuhns, Bobby R. Walters |
| Source | Unknown |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Dec 22, 1998 |
| Page | A2 |