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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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ID102906
Title of ArticleCounty awards leaf collection contest winners
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionBen and Lori Hahn
DateJan 27, 2026
PageA1, A5
SubjectsAwards, Elkhart County Commissioners


ID102894
Title of ArticleTwo county councilmen will not seek reelection
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionDave Hess, Randy Yohn
DateJan 22, 2026
PageA1
SubjectsElkhart County Council, Elections


ID102889
Title of ArticleCounty OKs $3.5M appropriation for Prairie Creek water
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionPrairie Creek Run
DateJan 21, 2026
PageA1, A6
SubjectsOsolo Township, Elkhart County Commissioners


ID102873
Title of ArticleDeputy clerk found guilty at jury trial
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionSmith
DateJan 15, 2026
PageA1
SubjectsElkhart County Courts, Trials


ID102868
Title of ArticleDeputy clerk cases handed to jury for deliberation
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionCarol Smith, Chris Anderson
DateJan 14, 2026
PageA1, A6
SubjectsElkhart County Courts, Elkhart County Clerk, Trials


ID102862
Title of ArticleTrial starts in clerk’s office overpayment case
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionCarol Smith
DateJan 13, 2026
PageA1, A6
SubjectsTrial, Elkhart County Courts


ID102864
Title of ArticleCounty looks at landfill expansion bids
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionElkhart County Landfill
DateJan 13, 2026
PageA1, A6
SubjectsElkhart County Landfill, Expansions


ID102847
Title of ArticleCounty auditor chosen to replace courts clerk
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionSteve Clark, Patty Pickens
DateJan 10, 2026
PageA1, A5
SubjectsElkhart County Clerk, Elkhart County Auditor


ID102844
Title of ArticleTwo exhibitions open at Elkhart County Historical Museum
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionStudent crossing guards; Marjorie Kessler; Carrie Mills’ high school graduation photo on a tricycle;
DateJan 09, 2026
PageA3
SubjectsElkhart County Historical Museum


ID102836
Title of ArticleGoshen pond tax district dissolved
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionGoshen Dam Pond
DateJan 06, 2026
PageA1, A6
SubjectsGoshen Dam Pond, Elkhart County Commissioners


ID102833
Title of ArticleBoredom busters
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionSamuel Graber-McCrae; Kids Playing; Jenifer Blouin Policelli, Samuel Graber-McCrae
DateJan 03, 2026
PageA1, A3
SubjectsElkhart County Historical Museum


ID102829
Title of ArticleA year of protests, building, crime
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionPeople write messages during vigil; Protesters gather; Elected, judicial officers cut ribbon on new Elkhart County Courthouse; Mike Braun, Rudy Yakym, Levon Johnson at Amazon center grand opening; Blake Doriot, Joanna King, Steven Clark, Gina Leichty; “No Kings” protest in Elkhart; Police cordon off West Garfield Ave.
DateDec 31, 2025
PageA1, A3
SubjectsElkhart


ID102825
Title of ArticleClerk of the court, facing charges, steps down
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionChristopher Anderson
DateDec 30, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsElkhart County Clerk, Elkhart County Courts


ID102823
Title of ArticleBarnes announces bid for re-election as commissioner
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionBob Barnes
DateDec 27, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsPolitics and Government, Elkhart County Commissioners


ID102816
Title of ArticleCounty receives teamwork award for courthouse project
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captionfloorplan for the courthouse; Jeff Taylor, Suzie Weirick, Brian Baird; Elkhart County Courthouse
DateDec 24, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsElkhart County Courts Building, Awards


ID102811
Title of ArticleNine students awarded key scholarships
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionJohn Stephens; Mason Pearson; Jose Nava
DateDec 20, 2025
PageA5
SubjectsElkhart County Community Foundation, Scholarships


ID102812
Title of ArticleBest of Elkhart County 2025
NotesElkhart Truth
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateDec 20, 2025
PageSpecial section: 1-24
SubjectsElkhart County


ID102805
Title of ArticleDeputy Clerk Smith confirms Jan. 12 trial
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionCarol Smith
DateDec 19, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsElkhart County Courts, Elkhart County Clerk


ID102768
Title of ArticleCounty officials ‘appalled’ at sewage problem
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionSteve Warner speaks to Elkhart County Board of Commissioners
DateDec 16, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsDrainage


ID102741
Title of ArticleCultivate recognized for innovative approach to ending hunger
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionCommunity Foundation of Elkhart County staff members package meals inside the new Cultivate Food Rescue facility in Elkhart
DateDec 13, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsCultivate Food Rescue


ID102670
Title of ArticleCounty to take bids on landfill expansion
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionTrash unloaded at Elkhart County Landfill
DateNov 25, 2025
PageA1
SubjectsElkhart County Landfill, Expansions


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


ID102676
Title of ArticleJackson announces intention to run for county auditor
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionTiara Jackson
DateNov 25, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsElkhart County Auditor


ID102667
Title of ArticleCounty OKs funding for jail program caseworkers
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionState Sen. Blake Doriot speaking
DateNov 22, 2025
PageA1, A2
SubjectsElkhart County Corrections Facility, Funding


ID102668
Title of ArticleHabitat celebrates two home closings in one week
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionCarmen Calderon; Caitlin Drake
DateNov 22, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsHabitat for Humanity, Elkhart County, Housing


ID102647
Title of ArticleElkhart County, Goshen officials eye bridge reconstruction
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionBridge 410
DateNov 18, 2025
PageA1, A3
SubjectsBridges, Elkhart County, Goshen


ID102635
Title of ArticleJudge denies bid to dismiss charges against deputy clerk
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionCarol Smith
DateNov 14, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsElkhart County Courts


ID102625
Title of Article9 new officers accept oath of office
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionOfficers
DateNov 10, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsElkhart County Sheriff’s Department


ID102617
Title of ArticleBeacon Health launches food relief collaborative
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionCommunity Foundation of Elkhart County
DateNov 08, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsBeacon Health System, Cultivate Food Rescue, Food Bank of Northern Indiana


ID102621
Title of ArticleHistorical novel features early Elkhart history
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionLynn MacKaben Brown
DateNov 08, 2025
PageD1
SubjectsHistory, Elkhart County


ID102606
Title of ArticleGoshen police must report legal status under new policy
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionElkhart County Criminal Justice Complex
DateNov 05, 2025
PageA1
SubjectsImmigration Issues, Goshen Police Department


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


ID102602
Title of ArticleFoundation works to support food pantries
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionAndy Murray
DateNov 04, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsElkhart County Community Foundation, Food Pantries


ID102532
Title of ArticleCommunity Foundation awards $3.6M in grants
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateOct 23, 2025
PageA1, A5
SubjectsGrants, Elkhart County Community Foundation


ID102527
Title of ArticleWood finishing shop can proceed despite chemical concerns
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionBlake Doriot, Brian Borkholder speak to board
DateOct 22, 2025
PageA1
SubjectsZoning, Elkhart County Board of Commissioners


ID102522
Title of ArticleAvian flu is back
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionJeff Burbrink
DateOct 21, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsBird Flu, Elkhart County


ID102519
Title of ArticleCounty split on sharing cost of Middlebury plant expansion
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateOct 21, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsElkhart County Council, Funding


ID102517
Title of ArticleCounty adopts $179M budget for ‘26
NotesSenate Enrolled Act 1
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateOct 18, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsElkhart Common Council, Budget, Elkhart County


ID102506
Title of ArticleHabitat celebrates record-breaking year
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionShandi Vitali (left) holds up the keys to her new home given to her by Jennifer King, family services director for Habitat for Humanity of Elkhart County, during the home dedication at 54415 Hastings St. in Elkhart; Habitat for Humanity of Elkhart County dedicated its seventh home of the year on Tuesday at 54415 Hastings St. in Elkhart
DateOct 16, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsHabitat for Humanity, Elkhart County


ID102508
Title of ArticleAvian influenza detected at two commercial duck farms
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionBoth LaGrange and Elkhart counties have recently confirmed cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI)
DateOct 15, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsBird Flu, Elkhart County


ID102500
Title of ArticleRETA OFFERS BUILDING TO DOWNTOWN MINISTRIES
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionJim Dreier, executive director of Downtown Ministries; Brandie Yoder, CEO of RETA; and Vonnie Trumble, Program Officer with the Community Foundation of Elkhart County
DateOct 15, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsRETA Pregnancy Clinic & Family Resources


ID102494
Title of ArticleTrial starts for officer accused of double-dipping hours
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionWilliam Fackelman
DateOct 14, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsElkhart County Sheriff’s Department


ID102464
Title of Article$2.7M appropriated for multiple bridge projects
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionKyle Wagner speaks to board of commissioners
DateOct 07, 2025
PageA1
SubjectsElkhart County Board of Commissioners, Bridges, Funding


ID102450
Title of Article$67M obligated toward regional road projects
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionConstruction on railroad overpass
DateOct 04, 2025
PageA1, A5
SubjectsInfrastructure, Construction, Elkhart County, Overpasses


ID102453
Title of ArticleCraft breweries serve up Signature Sips
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionWell Crafted Elkhart County can and coasters
DateOct 04, 2025
PageA7
SubjectsElkhart County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Iechyd Da Brewing Co.


ID102432
Title of ArticleCity court, fire leasing historic courthouse space
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionElkhart County Courthouse; Steve Olsen speaks to board of commissioners
DateSep 30, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsElkhart County Courts Building, City of Goshen


ID102403
Title of ArticleADEC opens outdoor programming space
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionZachary Bracker, Susan Faltynski, Chris Kingsley, Bill Purcell, Christy Irwin, Jenica Lewallen cut ribbon; Jeff Wells views garden; People tour playground
DateSep 25, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsAssociation for the Disabled of Elkhart County (ADEC)


ID102404
Title of ArticleCommunity Foundation surpasses $500M in assets
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateSep 25, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsElkhart County Community Foundation


ID102405
Title of ArticleJail employee accused of stealing from inmates
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionHaley Atherton
DateSep 25, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsElkhart County Sheriff’s Department, Embezzlement, Elkhart County Corrections Facility


ID102329
Title of ArticleCounty aims to make up around $12M in revenue losses
NotesSenate Enrolled Act 1
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionElkhart County Health Officer Melanie Sizemore and Health Administrator Andrew Bylsma speak to the county council.
DateSep 17, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsProperty Tax Assessments, Income