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ID102669
Title of ArticleConcord honors fall athletes
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionSome of the Concord High School fall sports award winners. Front row from left: Yurem Castro, Nathan Potter, Lukas Ulfig, Adam Burkert, Jack Yoder, Jaxon Meyer. Row two: Mia Sollars, Viv Casey, Teagan Walters, Jaylin Loza, Evie Mashala, Breeze Valenzuela. Third row: Allison Defreeese, Cam Bolton, Claire Campanello, Shelby Emerick, Mya Pressler.
DateNov 22, 2025
PageC3
SubjectsConcord High School, School Athletics, Awards


ID102608
Title of ArticlePrincipal at alternative school named Youth Worker of the Year
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionBryan Hammontree
DateNov 05, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsElkhart Academy, Indiana Youth Institute, Awards


ID102537
Title of ArticleCity of Goshen wins inaugural Goldsmith Prize for Innovation
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionGina Leichty
DateOct 24, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsAwards, City of Goshen


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


ID102322
Title of ArticleThree Elkhart coaches earn Emens award
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateSep 13, 2025
PageC2
SubjectsAwards


ID102073
Title of ArticleQueen of the diamond
Notes2025 Miss Softball Award
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionDavid Zachary, Addyson Zachary, Ava Zachary, Beth Zachary and Aubrey Zachary; Indiana All-Star teammates
DateJul 24, 2025
PageB1, B2
SubjectsSoftball, Penn High School


ID102023
Title of ArticleCrossroads United Way Awards $620,900 in community grants
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateJul 08, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsCrossroads United Way, Lexington House


ID102008
Title of ArticleOn-the-job training
NotesCareerWise Elkhart County
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionTy Zartman receiving award; Jayvion Peoples speaking with Jeffrie Hunter; Journey worker awards rest on a table before being given out to CareerWise graduates
DateJun 28, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsUnited States Department of Labor, Tolson Center for Community Excellence, Horizon Education Alliance


ID101989
Title of ArticleCounty council awards $300,000 in grants to nonprofits
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionChild and Parent Services in Elkhart
DateJun 21, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsCenter for Community Justice, Council On Aging, Child And Parent Services (CAPS), Court-Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)


ID101895
Title of ArticleGoshen awards $250K to service organizations
NotesGoshen Board of Works; First Light Mission; Economic Development Corporation of Elkhart County; DGI facade program; Goshen Historical Society; Elkhart Symphony Association; First in Chaplain Crisis Response Team; South Bend-Elkhart Regional Partnership; Mayor Gina Leichty; Community Relations Commission; Goshen City Council
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionGina Leichty
DateMay 24, 2025
PageA5
SubjectsCity of Goshen, Goshen Chamber of Commerce, First Fridays (Goshen), Warsaw Housing Authority


ID101846
Title of ArticleIn the line of duty
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionTom Shoff speaking while Tony Agostino and Sarah Brown prepare to present awards to Ethan Pasternak and Paul Vandenburg
DateMay 14, 2025
PageA1
SubjectsMatterhorn Conference Center, Martin’s Super Markets, Elkhart Police Department, Roberson, Rod (mayor)


ID101634
Title of ArticleArea programs honored at annual Clean Air Luncheon
NotesSouth Bend Bike Garage; The Tire Rack
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionElkhart at Michiana Area Council of Governments’ (MACOG) 2025 Partners for Clean Air Awards winners
DateApr 19, 2025
SubjectsMichiana Area Council of Governments (MACOG), Partners For Clean Air Awards, Cultivate Food Rescue, City of Nappanee


ID101635
Title of ArticleAward honors Cultivate Food Rescue chief
Notes2025 Hoosier Resilience Hero; Indiana University’s Environmental Resilience Institute
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionJim Conklin
DateApr 19, 2025
PageB1
SubjectsCultivate Food Rescue, Michiana Area Council of Governments (MACOG), Partners For Clean Air Awards, Food Pantries


ID101422
Title of ArticleConcord honors winter athletes
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionIvan Blystiv, Will Delio, Noah Culp, Carson Weirich, Drew Trigg, Dawson Baumer, Jordan Watson, Maggie Weldy, Avery McDowell, Halle Ganger, Hayden Casey, Joceyln Jones-Perry, Mia Sollars, Anna Giles
DateApr 02, 2025
PageB2
SubjectsConcord High School, School Athletics, Sports, Awards


ID101242
Title of ArticleGlobe wins three national broadcasting awards
NotesIntercollegiate Broadcasting System Media Awards
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMembers of the Globe staff pose with their awards
DateMar 22, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsWGCS-FM, Goshen College, Broadcasting, Radio Stations


ID101133
Title of ArticleGoshen Hospital recognized for excellence in infant and maternal health
NotesThe Birthplace at Goshen Hospital; INspire: Hospital of Distinction 2024
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionAndrea Keck, Amy Garoutte, Brittany Waggoner
DateMar 15, 2025
PageB4
SubjectsGoshen Hospital, Awards, Indiana Department of Health


ID101087
Title of ArticleElkhart County CVB, city Redevelopment Commission win state tourism recognition
NotesIndiana Tourism Association; Do Downtown Elkhart
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionCarrie Lambert, Janis Logsdon, Terry Mark, Amanda Eckelbarger, Levi King, Jon Hunsberger
DateMar 14, 2025
PageA5
SubjectsElkhart County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Awards, Elkhart Redevelopment Commission


ID101036
Title of ArticleAs tax cuts expire, lawmakers consider new path
NotesGreater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce awards luncheon
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRudy Yakym, Johanna King, Suzie Weirick, Arvis Dawson
DateMar 12, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsDawson, Arvis, Yakym, Rudy, King, Joanna, Weirick, Suzie


ID101037
Title of ArticleBoling eyecare named Business of the Year
NotesGreater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce; Awards
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionJess Koscher; Richard Boling
DateMar 12, 2025
PageA6
SubjectsBoling Vision Center, Koscher, Jess, Write Connections Strategy + Design, Boys and Girls Club of Elkhart County


ID100997
Title of ArticleYouth art on display
NotesNational Youth Art Month; Awards
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captionstudent art exhibit
DateMar 08, 2025
PageD1
SubjectsMidwest Museum of American Art, Elkhart High School, Concord High School, Northridge High School


ID100941
Title of Article‘We still have to stay open, engage’
NotesFriend of Lacasa award
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionJeremy Stutsman, Sue Neeb; Galen Miller
DateMar 07, 2025
PageA1, A5
SubjectsLaCasa Inc., Miller Poultry, Awards


ID100892
Title of ArticleViewrail is among the companies honored for workplace safety
Notes2025 Everyday Safety Hero Award; Governor’s Workplace Safety Awards; 2025 Indiana Safety and Health Conference and Expo; Central Indiana Chapter of the American Society of Safety Professionals
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateMar 01, 2025
PageB1
SubjectsViewrail, Indiana Chamber of Commerce, Braun, Mike (Governor), Indiana Department of Labor


ID100740
Title of ArticleTrailblazer awards ceremony celebrates Concord students
NotesTrailblazer Awards
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRod Roberson; Darial Sterling gets salad; Serena Poindexter shakes hands with Dan Funston; Robert Taylor speaks to the crowd
DateFeb 21, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsElkhart Black Expo, Concord High School, Concord High School and Auditorium (Joseph Beickman Performing Arts Center), Awards


ID100480
Title of ArticleFoundation awards $12,000 from the Henkin Music Fund
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateFeb 08, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsElkhart Education Foundation, Henkin Music Fund Committee, Elkhart Community Schools, Music Education


ID100267
Title of ArticleHealth board awards $1.1M in pass-through grants
NotesHealth First Indiana
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionElkhart County Board of Health
DateJan 28, 2025
PageA1, A5
SubjectsGrants


ID100218
Title of ArticleConcord’s Yurem Castro honored
NotesAll-American Team; All Great Lakes Region Team
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionYurem Castro
DateJan 16, 2025
PageB2
SubjectsConcord High School, Soccer, Awards


ID99442
Title of ArticleOfficers honored, sworn to duty at commission meeting
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMayor Rod Roberson, Ptl. Andrew Wiley; Ptl. Dillon Batchelor and Police Chief Dan Milanese; Rod Roberson, Cpl. Gavin Headley, Cpl. Bryce Moore; Cpl. Nathanial Toth, Cpl. Brandon Stevens, Chaplain M. Cerda, Cpl. Nathanael Eddy, Chief Dan Milanese
DateNov 27, 2024
PageA5
SubjectsPolice Merit Commission, Awards


ID99363
Title of ArticleConcord honors fall athletes
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMadison Thews, Jaron Thomas, Milo Martinez, Julia Byers, Janmarco Ordonez Romero, Aidan Andrews, Lucas Prough, Julie Reinert, Mahra Chris, Avery McDowell, Abri Davila, Zoe Roberts, Yurem Castro, Keagan Troup, Alexa Walter, Cam Bolton, Anna Giles, Hayden Casey, Jaxson Meyer, Jack Yoder
DateNov 22, 2024
PageB2
SubjectsConcord High School, School Athletics, Awards


ID99316
Title of ArticleFour honored as excellent citizens
NotesExcellent Citizen Awards; Josh Orrick; Ashley Carter; Aaron Polly; Anthony Larner
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRod Roberson, Rodney Dale, Anthony Larner, Aaron Polly, Dan Milanese; Rod Roberson, Rodney Dale, Ashley Carter, Dan Milanese
DateNov 20, 2024
PageA1
SubjectsElkhart City Council, Awards


ID99283
Title of Article100 Women Who Care awards grant to Bristol food pantry
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRepresentatives from Hearts United for Bristol receive a $10,000 grant
DateNov 16, 2024
PageA5
Subjects100 Women Who Care, Grants, Food Pantries


ID99285
Title of ArticleParks department honored for innovative kayak program
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionThe City of Elkhart Parks & Recreation has been awarded the Indiana Park & Recreation Association’s prestigious “Award of Excellence for Innovative Program'
DateNov 16, 2024
PageD1
SubjectsElkhart City Office of Parks and Cultural Resources, Awards


ID99138
Title of ArticleQuilt Gardens trail earns recognition from travel and tourism group
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionElkhart County’s Quilt Gardens
DateNov 02, 2024
PageB1, B4
SubjectsQuilt Gardens, Elkhart County, Awards


ID99127
Title of ArticleGoshen College named Bike Friendly University
NotesLeague of American Bicyclists
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionCyclists ride through Goshen College
DateOct 30, 2024
PageA1, A3
SubjectsGoshen College, Bicycle/Pedestrian Paths, Awards


ID99691
Title of ArticleMayor to receive Mayors’ Vision Award
NotesSuzanne C. and Henry L. Lennard Institute for Livable Cities; IMCL Mayors’ Vision Award; International Making Cities Livable conference
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRod Roberson
DateOct 22, 2024
PageA3
SubjectsRoberson, Rod (mayor), Awards, Downtown Elkhart


ID99014
Title of ArticleInterra Credit Union wins community service award at convention
NotesDora Maxwell Community Service Award; Hometown Giving
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionJim Henning accepting Dora Maxwell Award from Nina Baker
DateOct 19, 2024
PageB1, B4
SubjectsInterra Credit Union, Awards


ID98895
Title of ArticleSink named Indiana Fire Chief of the Year
NotesIndiana Emergency Response Conference Awards
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionDan Sink
DateOct 08, 2024
PageA1
SubjectsFire Department, Goshen, Fire Department Chief, Sink, Danny


ID98488
Title of ArticleLerner celebrates volunteers with banquet
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionLerner Theatre celebrates volunteers; Vicki Simmons; Julie Reynolds; Sue Dale
DateAug 31, 2024
PageD1
SubjectsLerner Theatre, Awards


ID98103
Title of ArticleNational Retail Federation honors Stephenson’s Reynolds
NotesAmerica’s Retail Champion; Heroes of Main Street awards; 211 S Main St, Elkhart
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionDanny Reynolds
DateAug 03, 2024
PageB1
SubjectsStephenson’s, Braun, Mike (Senator), Young, Todd, Yakym, Rudy


ID98104
Title of ArticleElkhart Catalyst program presents final projects
NotesElkhart Catalyst; The Lucy Family Institute for Data & Society
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionJuan Carlos Alarcon with Elkhart Catalyst high school internship program group of students
DateAug 03, 2024
PageD1
SubjectsElkhart Education Foundation, Michiana Area Council of Governments (MACOG), Thor Industries Inc., Awards


ID97090
Title of ArticleCommunity Foundation awards $778,313 in grants
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateJun 29, 2024
PageA3
SubjectsElkhart County Community Foundation, Grants


ID97003
Title of ArticleConcord honors spring athletes at banquet
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMason Oiler, Chris Adams, Joseph Moon, Alex Brunswick, Braeden Messenger, Andrew Kavanaugh, Nathan Potter, Cassi Reames, Esmeralda Perez, Rheagan Stafford, Danielle Aplin, Addi May
DateJun 06, 2024
PageA9
SubjectsConcord High School, Sports, Awards


ID97004
Title of ArticleFind your role
NotesBurlsworth Award
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionPreston Andrews plays football; Preston Andrews, Mike Furfaro, Nate Andrews
DateJun 06, 2024
PageA10, A9
SubjectsNorthWood High School, Football, Awards


ID96964
Title of ArticleJimtown honors spring athletes
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateMay 31, 2024
PageB2
SubjectsJimtown High School, School Athletics, Awards


ID96930
Title of ArticleLove and leadership
NotesVolleyball; Diving
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionAva Decker plays volleyball; Ava Decker dives
DateMay 24, 2024
PageB1, B2
SubjectsCatherine Wolf Award, Elkhart High School, Scholarships, Track and Field


ID96866
Title of ArticleCommunity Foundation awards $300,000 Career Pathways grant
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionElkhart County Community Foundation
DateMay 17, 2024
PageA1, A3
SubjectsGrants, South Bend-Elkhart Regional Partnership, Startup South Bend-Elkhart, Entrepreneurship


ID96816
Title of ArticleHealth board awards grants
NotesCora Dale House; Maple City Health Care Center
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionCAPS building
DateMay 10, 2024
PageA1, A3
SubjectsElkhart County Health Department, Lexington House, Oaklawn Psychiatric Center, Child And Parent Services (CAPS)


ID96693
Title of ArticleFlowering fundraiser
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionPeople buying flowers; Volunteer at the beef barn
DateApr 27, 2024
PageA1, A5
Subjects4-H Clubs, Elkhart County 4-H Fair, Elkhart County Fairgrounds, Awards


ID96620
Title of ArticleGoshen Junior High student wins national scholarship
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionJan Baker, Abby Ogle holds award, Joe Vance
DateApr 20, 2024
PageD1
SubjectsGoshen Community Schools, Awards


ID96607
Title of ArticleClean Air partners laud local efforts
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionWinners of Clean Air Awards, Leah Thill, James Turnwald; Valmont Industries Inc; solar power
DateApr 19, 2024
PageA1, A3
SubjectsMichiana Area Council of Governments (MACOG), Partners For Clean Air Awards, Valmont Industries, Transpo


ID96077
Title of ArticleLilly Endowment awards matching grant to Community Foundation
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateMar 22, 2024
PageA3
SubjectsElkhart County Community Foundation, Lilly Endowment Inc., Tolson Center for Community Excellence