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ID104046
Title of ArticleBand members, audience beat the heat
NotesAdditional photo A6 titled PERFORMANCE AT MCNAUGHTON PARK
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionElkhart Municipal Band performs; Bret Deardorff directs; Kelly Rider plays saxophone
DateJul 02, 2026
PageA1, A6
SubjectsElkhart Municipal Band, Concerts


ID104048
Title of ArticleChoosing coaching
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionJacquie Rost coaches volleyball
DateJul 02, 2026
PageB1, B2
SubjectsElkhart High School, Volleyball


ID104023
Title of ArticleFourth of July events planned
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captionfireworks at Black Squirrel Golf Course, Goshen; Elkhart’s Fourth of July display
DateJul 01, 2026
PageA1
SubjectsIndependence Day, Fireworks


ID103992
Title of ArticleParks department celebrates opening of Corson Riverwoods
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionElkhart County Parks staff and supporters; Corson Riverwoods Park
DateJun 26, 2026
PageA1, A6
SubjectsElkhart County Parks and Recreation Department, Parks


ID103995
Title of ArticleHabitat dedicates four Homer Avenue homes
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionKristin Alwell
DateJun 26, 2026
PageA1
SubjectsHabitat for Humanity, Elkhart


ID103996
Title of ArticleCommunity Foundation names Julian first chief operating officer
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionKen Julian
DateJun 26, 2026
PageA3
SubjectsElkhart County Community Foundation


ID103984
Title of ArticleOlympic dreams
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionDenise Chandler holds up the City of Elkhart flag alongside Elkhart Mayor Rod Roberson prior to her race at the Indiana State Games; Denise Chandler, 64, earned a gold medal at the Indiana State Games for her performance in the 5K race.
DateJun 24, 2026
PageA1, A6
SubjectsRunning, Awards


ID103975
Title of ArticleCounty to cut ribbon at Corson park
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionPictured is the south wetland at the future site of Beech Grove County Park; Pictured is a concept for developing Beech Grove Park. It marks the location of features such as an entrance sign (1), nature trail stops (4), and a boardwalk and wetlands overlook (6 and 7).
DateJun 23, 2026
PageA1, A6
SubjectsParks, Elkhart County


ID103976
Title of ArticleJazz Fest returns, in style
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionThe Edwardsburg High School Jazz Band perfoms on Main Street in the Jazz Lounge on Saturday during the Elkhart Jazz Fest; Three of the Frownin’ Mawgs perform on Main Street on Saturday during the Elkhart Jazz Fest. The Mawgs are a group of Conn-Selmer employees; Dave Bennett preforms in the Crystal Ballroom on Saturday during the Elkhart Jazz Fest; Drummer Mark Ferber performs with The Eric Rasmussen Quartet in the Library Atrium on Saturday during the Elkhart Jazz Fest.
DateJun 23, 2026
PageA1, A6
SubjectsElkhart Jazz Festival


ID103978
Title of ArticleBlack RV group tours city sites
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionNational African-American RVers Association Inc. members tour an RV plant in Elkhart; Breanna Allen speaks about the history of the Tolson Center; Norman Ellis is served food
DateJun 20, 2026
PageA1, A6
SubjectsRecreational Vehicle Industry


ID103955
Title of ArticleDivido is top northern finisher at state finals
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionBen Divido
DateJun 19, 2026
PageB2
SubjectsElkhart High School, Golf


ID103943
Title of ArticleGoshen City Court relocation complete at Historic Courthouse
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionElkhart County Courthouse; Elkhart County Courthouse
DateJun 18, 2026
PageA1, A6
SubjectsGoshen City Court


ID103937
Title of ArticleHundreds of pets get vaccinations, microchips
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionAndrew McDonough, left, a pre-vet student Michigan State University, holds a dog still while Dr. Muhammad Shakeel administers a shot during a Community Boost event at the Elkhart Moose Lodge; Cat owners wait while veterinarians administer shots during a Community Boost event hosted by the Humane Society of Elkhart County; Dogs and their owners wait in line during a Community Boost event at the Elkhart Moose Lodge. More than 600 pets received vaccinations during the event and vochers for another 120 were distributed
DateJun 17, 2026
PageA1
SubjectsHumane Society of Elkhart County, Vaccinations


ID103938
Title of ArticleCommunity comes together after storm damage
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionVolunteers from organizations across Elkhart County pack boxes in an assembly line during the Hunger Ends Here emergency food response on Monday; The Hunger Ends Here Collaborative brought together an emergency food response volunteer team on Monday to prepare and deliver food boxes for 250 families across the county in the wake of last week’s storms;
DateJun 17, 2026
PageA1, A5
SubjectsHunger Ends Here, Storms, Power Failure


ID103950
Title of Article100 Black Sons partners with library for Juneteenth celebration
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateJun 17, 2026
SubjectsElkhart Public Library, Elkhart Jazz Festival, Juneteenth


ID103931
Title of ArticleStand Down event helps veterans
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionSunny Sifuentez gets a haircut from Kaitlyn Smith while mom Desirae offers him snacks at the Military Veteran Stand Down event at Oxbow Park Koty Flora, a driver for Cultivate Food Rescue, loads fresh fruit into attendees’ vehicles during Elkhart County’s Military Stand Down; Operation BBQ Relief served 250 meals to attendees and volunteers Saturday during Elkhart County’s Military Stand Down at Oxbow Park
DateJun 16, 2026
PageA1, A6
SubjectsVeterans, Ox Bow County Park


ID103932
Title of ArticleRhapsody returns to Island Park
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionTest of Time performs on the main stage at Rhapsody Art and Music Festival; Cade Dorsch splatters paint onto paper at an art station in the family area during the Rhapsody Art and Music Festival on Island Park in Elkhart; Audience members get a close look at a lamprey during a presentation on local river life by the Elkhart-South Bend Aquatic Community Monitoring Program during the Rhapsody Art and Music Festival
DateJun 16, 2026
PageA1, A3
SubjectsRhapsody Arts and Music Festival, Island Park


ID103929
Title of ArticleCity implements artificial intelligence tool
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMadrigal
DateJun 13, 2026
PageA1
SubjectsCity of Elkhart, Artificial Intelligence (AI)


ID103924
Title of ArticleStorms cause widespread outages
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionPeople clean up a large tree down on Mishawaka Road in Elkhart on Friday morning following destructive storms that took place Thursday night; Damaged tree branches lie on a street in Elkhart on Thursday following a severe weather system in the area.
DateJun 13, 2026
PageA1
SubjectsStorms, Weather


ID103926
Title of ArticleBubba’s 33 opens in Elkhart
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateJun 13, 2026
PageB1
SubjectsRestaurants


ID103896
Title of ArticleMore budget woes for Elkhart schools
NotesSenate Enrolled Act 1
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateJun 11, 2026
PageA1
SubjectsElkhart Community Schools, Funding


ID103898
Title of ArticleWater damage forces Monger to relocate to Mary Beck in the fall
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMary Beck Elementary; Monger Elementary School
DateJun 11, 2026
PageA1, A6
SubjectsElkhart Community Schools, Mary Beck Elementary School, Monger Elementary School


ID103888
Title of ArticleElkhart Police Department swears in officer
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionElise Herndon
DateJun 10, 2026
PageA3
SubjectsElkhart Police Department


ID103881
Title of ArticleSafety first at annual bicycle rodeo
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMarkelle Lill, 12, helps Josh Robeson with Pumpkinvine Trail Coalition make adjustments his bicycle Saturday during the annual Bike Safety Rodeo at the Tolson Center; ABOVE: Wesley Kuric with the Elkhart County Health Department helps youngsters get fitted with free bicycle helmets Saturday during the annual Bike Safety Rodeo at the Tolson Center in Elhart. RIGHT: Markelle Lill, 12, clocks his speed at a course set up by Elkhart Police Department officers during the annual Bike Safety Rodeo at the Tolson Center. Officers also gave out free hot dogs and drinks during the event; Markelle Lill, 12, takes a turn at the obstacle course Saturday during the annual Bike Safety Rodeo at the Tolson Center for Excellence in Elkhart
DateJun 09, 2026
PageA1, A6
SubjectsBicycles, Bicyclists, Safety


ID103882
Title of ArticleNotre Dame Federal Credit Union celebrates opening of Elkhart branch
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateJun 09, 2026
PageA6
SubjectsElkhart, Credit Unions


ID103872
Title of ArticleHabitat for Humanity breaks ground on Raise the Roof homes in Goshen, Elkhart
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionPortillo family; Carmona family
DateJun 05, 2026
PageA3
SubjectsHabitat for Humanity, Affordable Housing


ID103874
Title of ArticleElkhart’s Walker is Coach of the Year
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionWalker
DateJun 05, 2026
PageB2
SubjectsElkhart Community Schools, Softball


ID103852
Title of ArticleCommunity invited to participate in oral history project
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionElkhart County Historical Museum
DateJun 04, 2026
PageA1, A6
SubjectsElkhart County Historical Museum


ID103844
Title of ArticleFamilies receive care at baby shower
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionAubrey Parks (left), clinic director and community health nurse at RETA Pregnancy Clinic and Family Resources, talks with a community member about the services RETA offers during a community baby shower at the Tolson Center on Saturday; Tara Morris (right), executive director of the Minority Health Coalition Elkhart County, speaks to families during a community baby shower
DateJun 02, 2026
PageA1, A6
SubjectsMinority Health Coalition of Elkhart County, Tolson Center for Community Excellence


ID103845
Title of ArticleAva Walker helps Elkhart repeat its sectional title
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionThe Elkhart softball team repeated as a Class 4A sectional champion on Friday, beating Northridge, 13-7
DateJun 02, 2026
PageB1, B2
SubjectsElkhart Community Schools, Softball


ID103840
Title of ArticleGoal: 2,000 trees in 2 years
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionSebastian De Santos, Wendy Sonora; Scott Franko; Brandy Wanbaugh, Lou Anne Hostetler
DateMay 30, 2026
PageA1, A6
SubjectsTrees, Elkhart


ID103826
Title of ArticleArt Walk kicks off new season with a twist
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRockology; Buddy Pearson; Merchants and artists; Dustin and Tiffany Wyse-Fisher; Rich Smith, Amber Nemeth and Carson
DateMay 29, 2026
PageA1, A6
SubjectsElkhart ArtWalk, Musicians


ID103820
Title of ArticleElkhart music director receives Outstanding Music Educator honor
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionKyle Weirich; Kyle Weirich
DateMay 28, 2026
PageA3
SubjectsElkhart Community Schools, Awards


ID103782
Title of ArticleCity honors veterans on Memorial Day
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionHonor guard members fire during the 21-gun salute as part of the Memorial Day ceremony at Rice Cemetery on Monday; City Councilman Aaron Mishler (right) gives his remarks, while Elkhart Mayor Rod Roberson stands by, during the Memorial Day ceremony at Rice Cemetery on Monday; About 200 dedicated flags sponsored by the Elkhart Lions Club and individuals stand in Lundquist-Bicentennial Park for the “Flags from the Heart” program during Memorial Day
DateMay 26, 2026
PageA1, A6
SubjectsMemorial Day


ID103735
Title of ArticleLet the planting begin
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionVolunteers unload flowers Thursday at the Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds. The flowers are destined for planting in one of 17 Quilt Gardens scheduled for opening next weekend; Ryan Skinner, right, helps Rick and Donna Persing of Nappanee load flowers onto a trailer; TOP: Ginger Thorne with the Elkhart County Historical Museum in Bristol and Rick Stiffney with the Goshen Noon Rotary unload flowers Thursday at the Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds. BOTTOM: Kenton and Emily Hostetler with the Farm House Inn in Nappanee load flowers.
DateMay 23, 2026
PageA1, A6
SubjectsQuilt Gardens, Elkhart County


ID103736
Title of ArticleVisitors bureau unveils ‘signature experiences’
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionBonneyville Mill is one of several locations hosting “signature experiences” this summer
DateMay 23, 2026
PageA1, A5
SubjectsElkhart County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Hall of Heroes Super Hero Museum, Beardsley, Havilah, Home of


ID103740
Title of ArticleElkhart Civic Theatre presents ‘The Sound of Music’
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionKaitlyn Meyer (Maria, center) with Maddie Seymore, Avery Wills, Kielynn Warrener, Margaret Patrick, Miles Hage, Luisa Kingsley and Carter Cranor (the von Trapp children) rehearse a scene from Elkhart Civic Theatre’s production of “The Sound of Music.”; From left, Keighdee Spatt (Elsa), Brock Butler (Max) and Scott Carter (Capt. von Trapp) rehearse a scene from Elkhart Civic Theatre’s production of “The Sound of Music.”; Kaitlyn Meyer (Maria) and Scott Carter (Capt. von Trapp) rehearse a scene from Elkhart Civic Theatre’s production of “The Sound of Music.”
DateMay 23, 2026
PageD1
SubjectsElkhart Civic Theatre


ID103725
Title of ArticleKids, adults alike encouraged to read, win prizes
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRod Humphreys, Brent Diver, Kristen Edson, Allison McLean; Kristen Edson, Allison McLean
DateMay 21, 2026
PageA3
SubjectsElkhart Public Library


ID103717
Title of Article‘Bigger than football’
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionKathy Miller receives football from Ta’Michael Brown; J.D. Pressler hands football to Suzanne; Ryan Shaw prepares to spike the football
DateMay 20, 2026
PageA1, A6
SubjectsElkhart Community Schools, Mosaic of Northern Indiana, Football


ID103718
Title of ArticlePLANTING SEASON
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionEmployees plant flowers in a heart-shaped flower bed near the Triangle Parking Lot on a hill overlooking Benham Avenue near Harrison Street in Elkhart.
DateMay 20, 2026
PageA1
SubjectsQuilt Gardens, Elkhart County


ID103719
Title of ArticleSheriff Siegel named 2026 Fair Parade Marshal
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionJeff Siegel shakes hands with Jason Wogoman
DateMay 20, 2026
PageA3
SubjectsSiegel, Jeff, Elkhart County 4-H Fair


ID103710
Title of ArticleElkhart’s Henderson is conference MVP
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionKaiden Henderson
DateMay 19, 2026
PageB2
SubjectsElkhart High School, Volleyball


ID103682
Title of ArticleCity honors fallen officers
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionElkhart Police Department Honor Guard members shoot; Jason Brooks gives invocation; Leonard Sailor plays bagpipes; Elkhart Police officers salute; Andrew Whitmyer delivers opening remarks
DateMay 16, 2026
PageA1, A6
SubjectsElkhart Police Department, Peace Officers Memorial Day


ID103687
Title of ArticleSeven new officers accept oath of office
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionJack Ballard, Lucio Chumas, Kalen Smith, Samuel Clemons, John Vogt, Drew Smithson, Sheriff Jeff Siegel, Carla Hernandez-Velasco
DateMay 16, 2026
PageA3
SubjectsElkhart County Sheriff’s Department


ID103692
Title of ArticleColllins is quickly mastering the pole vault
NotesTitle misspelled, Collins is quickly mastering the pole vault
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMadi Collins doing pole vault
DateMay 16, 2026
PageC1, C2
SubjectsElkhart High School, Track and Field


ID103694
Title of ArticleElkhart’s Alonzo Newbern wins three events at NIC
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionAlonzo Newbern
DateMay 16, 2026
PageC3
SubjectsElkhart High School, Track and Field


ID103667
Title of ArticleCity hosts neighborhood association forum
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionDwight Fish speaks with residents; Brent Curry speaks; Daniela Morales talks; Hugo Madrigal answers question
DateMay 15, 2026
PageA1, A6
SubjectsCity of Elkhart, Neighborhood Organizations


ID103655
Title of ArticleCriminal Justice Program receives state Award for Excellence
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMartin Mullins, Beth Davis, Aaron Steensma and David Davis
DateMay 14, 2026
PageA3
SubjectsElkhart Community Schools, Elkhart Area Career Center (EACC)


ID103643
Title of ArticleRotary Club honors first responders
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionTom Shoff (second from left) of the Elkhart Rotary Club gives a Life Safety Award to Elkhart firefighter Cody Sposato; Mayor Rod Roberson
DateMay 13, 2026
PageA1
SubjectsRotary Club


ID103645
Title of ArticleIt’s the experience
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionElkhart’s Cassiday Cook and Brennen Crouch show off their state championship medals after the Lions won the Unified Track state title last spring; Elkhart senior Hayden Dinehart holds up her poster for the 2026 Unified Track team
DateMay 13, 2026
PageB1, B2
SubjectsElkhart High School, Track and Field