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ID103251
Title of ArticleThor Industries donates two vehicles to support hunger relief
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionFrom left are Scott Griffey, Gymtown Food Bank; Keith Sarber, Church Community Services; Jim Conklin, Cultivate Food Rescue; Bob Martin, Thor Industries; Mindy Morehead, First Light Mission; Andy Murray, Community Foundation of Elkhart County; Addi Kaminskis, The Center for Family Christian Development; Mike Perez, Faith Mission; Deb Duchac, Society of St. Vincent de Paul-Elkhart; Kristine J. Hilger, St. Vincent de Paul; Rick Schutt, Thor Industries; Naomi Leary, The Window.
DateMar 21, 2026
PageA3
SubjectsThor Industries Inc., Elkhart County


ID103197
Title of ArticleContaminated soil to be removed from old factory site
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionAdam Fann, Elkhart assistant redevelopment director, speaking; Elkhart Mayor Rod Roberson (middle) speaks with the media, alongside state and local politicians and representatives from IDEM and the EPA, during a visit on Tuesday to the former Conn Band Instruments site located at 1101 E. Beardsley Ave. in Elkhart
DateMar 19, 2026
PageA1, A8
SubjectsConn-Selmer Inc., Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. (EPA), Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM)


ID103150
Title of ArticleGoshen adopts roadmap for 3rd Street apartment project
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRenderings for a proposed apartment complex at 3rd and Jefferson streets in Goshen, Perspective View looking northwest from Third & Jefferson; Perspective View looking west in Courtyard
DateMar 12, 2026
PageA3
SubjectsHousing, Goshen Redevelopment Commission


ID103133
Title of ArticleClosing the gap
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionVolunteers serve food; children, woman plant gardens;
DateMar 05, 2026
PageA1, A6
SubjectsGoshen Community Relations Commission, Community Development Block Grants


ID103118
Title of ArticleNew developments bring more housing to city
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionThe investments support a $51 million mixed-use development by developers Garrison Frazier and Milhaus that will include 210 new housing units and commercial space designed to extend downtown development momentum beyond the railroad tracks, the city said; The two projects will connect to downtown and the Tolson Center, Development Services Director Mike Huber said (map from downtown Elkhart to Tolson Center and Love Plaza project)
DateFeb 28, 2026
PageA1, A3
SubjectsHousing, Development, Residential, Business and Economic Development


ID103120
Title of ArticleCity approves support for 42-unit affordable housing development
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionThis is an artist’s rendering of a 42-unit apartment complex planned for Sterling Avenue next to Sterling Park in Elkhart
DateFeb 28, 2026
PageA3
SubjectsAffordable Housing, Development, Residential


ID103116
Title of ArticleBolstering business
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionGayle Williams (left) and Laura Navarro from WorkOne Northern Indiana speak to Canton VandenBerg (right) about their organization at the Small Business Resource Guide launch event at the Lerner Theatre on Wednesday; From left, Elkhart Development Services Director Mike Huber; Phil Snyder, business advisor for ISBDC; Daniel Weaver, business development officer for INOVA; Paula Sours, president of NIMBA and Sam Centellas, executive director for CDFI Friendly SBR, all participate in a panel for the new Small Business Resource Guide launch event at the Lerner Theatre on Wednesday; A crowd of about 80 people sits and listens intently to a panel of speakers during the Small Business Resource Guide launch event at the Lerner Theatre on Wednesday
DateFeb 27, 2026
PageA1, A6
SubjectsBusiness and Economic Development, City of Elkhart


ID102996
Title of Article‘The Elkhart of tomorrow’
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionThe Delta Neighborhood development in the River District looking east across the East Jackson Boulevard bridge over the Elkhart River; street view of The Delta 304 E. Jackson St.; The Ivy Row building features a studio apartment on the third floor 400 block of E. Jackson St.; Danielle Burtch,
DateFeb 06, 2026
PageA1, A6


ID102814
Title of ArticleCommunities nab $29M for residential infrastructure development
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captionconstruction
DateDec 23, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsElkhart, IN, Residential Housing Infrastructure Assistance Program


ID102587
Title of ArticleBraun appoints IEDC president, signals Indiana branding return
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption“Crossroads of America” motto
DateOct 30, 2025
PageA5
SubjectsIndiana Economic Development Corp.


ID102565
Title of ArticleAmid cuts, Indiana child care providers mobilize
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionHoosiers protest child care voucher cuts
DateOct 28, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsChild Care Development Fund, Child Care


ID102549
Title of ArticleGoshen developers propose 32-unit apartment
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionApartment complex
DateOct 25, 2025
SubjectsGoshen Redevelopment Commission, Housing


ID102496
Title of ArticleCity seeks input on Old Roundhouse Site cleanup, redevelopment
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateOct 14, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsEnvironmental Protection Agency, U.S. (EPA)


ID102469
Title of ArticleCity awarded $12M for two neighborhood development projects
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionSouth Main Street project
DateOct 08, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsIndiana Economic Development Corp., Funding, Woodland Crossing, South Main Street


ID102451
Title of ArticleIEDC forensic analysis highlights lackluster oversight and questionable spending
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionDavid Adams, Mike Braun
DateOct 04, 2025
PageA1, A3
SubjectsIndiana Economic Development Corp.


ID102435
Title of ArticleRedefined Indiana economic development roles coming
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMike Braun, David Adams
DateSep 30, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsIndiana Economic Development Corp.


ID102328
Title of ArticleRiver District development continues
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRiver District development illustration
DateSep 17, 2025
PageA1
SubjectsElkhart River District


ID102092
Title of ArticlePanel OKs south side redevelopment plan
NotesGarrison Frazier
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionFreight District project; South Main Street project
DateAug 02, 2025
PageA1
SubjectsElkhart Redevelopment Commission, Huber, Mike, Indiana Economic Development Corp., Benham Neighborhood Initiative


ID102083
Title of ArticleCity council considers rezoning, new gas station
NotesPlanned Unit Development (PUD); RaceTrac gas station
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionOtto
DateJul 30, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsCity of Elkhart, Elkhart City Council


ID102079
Title of ArticlePark plans again on hold
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionPrairie Creek Run; Lily Creek; greenway in Prairie Creek Run; Prairie Creek Run; Prairie Creek Run;
DateJul 29, 2025
PageA1, A5
SubjectsElkhart County Council, Prairie Creek Run District, Elkhart County Redevelopment Commission


ID102047
Title of ArticleGoshen hits pause on new fire station, citing SB1
NotesFourth Fire Station shelved.
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captiondrawing of fire station
DateJul 16, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsCity of Goshen, Goshen Municipal Airport, Goshen Redevelopment Commission, Goshen Common Council


ID102039
Title of ArticleGoshen RDC donates $100K to school pathways program
NotesCareer and Technical Education program;
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateJul 12, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsCity of Goshen, Goshen Redevelopment Commission, Goshen Community Schools


ID102033
Title of ArticleAnnexations grow city, fuel development
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRod Roberson
DateJul 11, 2025
PageA1
SubjectsElkhart City Council, Annexations


ID102030
Title of ArticleEstimate for third phase of College Avenue work doubles
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionCollege Avenue
DateJul 10, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsGoshen Redevelopment Commission, City of Goshen, College Avenue, Goshen


ID101970
Title of ArticleCity cuts ribbon on streetscape project
NotesDevelopment, Economic; Bicycle/Pedestrian Paths
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionElkhart Mayor Rod Roberson (middle) celebrates with other members of the community who made the streetscape project possible after cutting a special metal ribbon near Indiana Toll Road Exit 92
DateJun 18, 2025
PageA1
SubjectsRoberson, Rod (mayor), Indiana Toll Road, Aspire Elkhart, Huber, Mike


ID101922
Title of ArticleCity council backs plan for new housing
NotesBoulder Run Economic Development Area
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionConway Hershberger
DateJun 04, 2025
PageA1
SubjectsCity of Elkhart, Housing, Housing Survey, Housing Market


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


ID101860
Title of ArticleTHOR welcomes Woolf
NotesSeth Woolf, Head of Corporate Development & Investor Relations
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionSeth Woolf
DateMay 17, 2025
PageB1
SubjectsThor Industries Inc.


ID101845
Title of ArticleFinding their place
NotesOrr Fellowship early career development program
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captionouis Kissinger, David Letherman
DateMay 13, 2025
PageB1, B2
SubjectsIndianapolis Motor Speedway, Elkhart County


ID101819
Title of Article449 workers at 3 RV companies face layoff
Notes450 worker layoffs; Cruiser RV; DRV, LLC; Jayco
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRV open house in Elkhart
DateMay 06, 2025
PageA1
SubjectsIndiana Department of Workforce Development, Heartland Recreational Vehicles LLC, Thor Industries Inc.


ID101759
Title of ArticleInvestors revitalize historic building
Notes106 S. Main St., Nappanee
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRevitalized building; old store front of Weigmillers Store
DateApr 25, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsNappanee Redevelopment Commission, Ace Builders, Inc., Downtown Nappanee


ID101471
Title of ArticleGoshen RDC votes to extend lives of TIF additions
NotesSoutheast Economic Development Area; Southeast Housing TIF
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captionproposed additions to the River Race/U.S. 33 tax increment financing district
DateApr 10, 2025
PageA1, A5
SubjectsGoshen Redevelopment Commission, Taxation, River Race TIF District, Tax Incremental Financing (TIF) Districts


ID101462
Title of ArticleCounty RDC considers Prairie Creek greenway plan
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionLily Creek Greenway Concept Plan
DateApr 08, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsPrairie Creek Run District, Elkhart County Redevelopment Commission, Elkhart County Highway Department


ID101434
Title of ArticleWellfield Botanic Gardens showing off new facilities
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionInterior of the Great Hall Window at Wellfield's new visitors center
DateApr 05, 2025
PageA1, A3
SubjectsWellfield Botanic Gardens, Elkhart County Community Foundation, Regional Development Authority, Northern Indiana, South Bend-Elkhart Regional Partnership


ID101195
Title of ArticlePrice hike on street widening could be just the beginning
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionGina Leichty; highway view with road closed sign
DateMar 19, 2025
PageA1, A5
SubjectsGoshen Redevelopment Commission, College Avenue, Goshen, Budget, Goshen City, Leichty, Gina (Goshen Mayor)


ID101132
Title of ArticleGoshen OKs agreement for 18 townhomes on Millrace
Notes500 block of River Race Drive; Millrace Flats; Goshen Redevelopment Commission; Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. (EPA); Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM)
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captionsign for luxury condominiums; project plan
DateMar 15, 2025
PageA1, A5
SubjectsMillrace Canal, Row on the Millrace LLC, The (TROTM LLC), Viewrail, Goshen Board of Public Works and Safety


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


ID100772
Title of ArticleLEAP spending nears $1B with projected budget shielded, investigation finds
NotesLimitless Exploration/ Advanced Pace (LEAP); Research and Innovation District
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captionbuilding under construction
DateFeb 25, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsIndiana Economic Development Corp., Michael I. Arnolt Center for Investigative Journalism, Lilly & Co., Eli, Government, Indiana State


ID100730
Title of ArticleBlackport Drive reconstruction headed toward cancellation
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateFeb 19, 2025
PageA1
SubjectsGoshen Redevelopment Commission, Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), Public Works and Utilities Department, Roads, Paving of


ID100719
Title of ArticleHouse Republicans pitch their version of state budget
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionJeff Thompson, reporters
DateFeb 18, 2025
PageA1, A5
SubjectsGovernment, Indiana State, Budgets, Indiana Department of Child Services, Indiana Economic Development Corp.


ID100720
Title of ArticleLacasa, Oaklawn selected for supportive housing initiative
Notes330 Lakeview Drive, Goshen; Corporation for Supportive Housing (CSH); 17th Indiana Supportive Housing Institute
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captionproposed Lakeview Apartments
DateFeb 18, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsLaCasa Inc., Oaklawn Psychiatric Center, Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority, Homelessness


ID100281
Title of Article‘Put their needs first’
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMike Braun gives his first State of the State address; rally outside Statehouse
DateJan 31, 2025
PageA1, A5
SubjectsBraun, Mike (Governor), Taxes, Property, Undocumented Immigrants, Indiana Economic Development Corp.


ID100247
Title of Article‘Babies in the budget’
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionDavid Plasterer, Lewis Plasterer; Brian Lohsl holds his 5-month-old daughter
DateJan 18, 2025
PageA1, A5
SubjectsGovernment, Indiana State, Indiana Department of Workforce Development, Poverty, Children Living in, Legislature


ID100224
Title of ArticleGoshen RDC approves extra money for delayed road projects
NotesAbonmarche Consultants Inc.; Reliance and Peddlers Village road project
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captionconstruction zone at future site of Ariel Cycleworks apartments
DateJan 17, 2025
PageA1, A3
SubjectsGoshen Redevelopment Commission, Ariel Cycleworks, Peddlers Village


ID100107
Title of Article$42.5M awarded in regional READI fund grants
NotesRegional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI) 2.0
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateDec 20, 2024
SubjectsRegional Development Authority, Northern Indiana, Tri-County Workforce Home Ownership Initiative, Elkhart River District, Cherry Creek


ID99948
Title of ArticleState creates waitlist for child care vouchers
NotesOn My Way Pre-K
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captionchildren in play area; Sam Snideman
DateDec 17, 2024
PageA1, A2
SubjectsIndiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA), Child Care Development Fund, Pre-K Services, Medicaid


ID99851
Title of ArticleGoshen eyes acquisitions, renovations for city offices
Notes111 E. Jefferson St., Goshen; 233 S. Main St., Goshen; 113 W. Jefferson St., Goshen
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captionbuilding shared by Goshen police and the city courts
DateDec 12, 2024
PageA1, A3
SubjectsGoshen Redevelopment Commission, DJ Construction Co. Inc.


ID99769
Title of ArticleCounty set for next round of unsafe building tear-downs
NotesB&E Excavating
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionDemolition; Mae Kratzer
DateDec 11, 2024
PageA1, A6
SubjectsBuilding Demolitions, Elkhart County Redevelopment Commission, Dana Bontrager Excavating, Elkhart County Board of Commissioners


ID99479
Title of ArticleGoshen band director wins community development honor
NotesDr. William P. Foster Project; Community Development Award
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionTom Cox
DateNov 30, 2024
PageA3
SubjectsGoshen High School, Music Education


ID99348
Title of ArticleApartment project breaks ground
Notes10th St. and Douglas St., Goshen; AP Development LLC; Indiana Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionDan Boecher, Jon Anderson; Planners break ground by illustration of complex; Gina Leichty
DateNov 21, 2024
PageA1, A3
SubjectsAriel Cycleworks, Western Rubber, Michiana Area Council of Governments (MACOG), Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM)