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ID102520
Title of Article‘No Kings’ draws hundreds of protesters
NotesNo Kings
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionHundreds of protesters in Civic Plaza; Protesters line street; Protesters hold signs; Protesters gather at Civic Plaza; Jim Norton holds antiwar sign
DateOct 21, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsElkhart, IN, Politics and Government


ID102437
Title of ArticleFormer Israeli soldier shares family story
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionOmer Karavani, Israeli emissary to the Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley, speaks to the Elkhart Rotary Club about his family’s history at the Matterhorn Restaurant
DateOct 01, 2025
PageA1
SubjectsGaza-Israeli War, Rotary Club, Elkhart, IN


ID102433
Title of ArticleHispanic Heritage Festival fun for everyone
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionCarlos Callejas from Amora Kitchen grills; Children climb wall; Grupo MG performs; La Gûera Mexican Grill cooks
DateSep 30, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsHispanic Heritage Festival, Elkhart, IN


ID102353
Title of ArticleAmazon launches robotic fulfillment center
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionAmazon fulfillment center
DateSep 20, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsAmazon Robotic Fulfillment Center, Elkhart, Elkhart, IN


ID102154
Title of Article‘Light at the end of the tunnel’
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionConstruction workers tear up 2nd Street; Tory Irwin speaks before the city council; project map
DateAug 22, 2025
PageA1, A8
SubjectsConstruction, Elkhart, IN


ID102105
Title of ArticleEvent aims to bring together police, residents
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionChildren jump; Kat Yoder; Children slide; Children catch candy; Mike Malooley
DateAug 07, 2025
PageA1, A5
SubjectsNational Night Out Campaign, Elkhart Police Department, Elkhart, IN


ID102106
Title of ArticleSuspect in robbery-homicide files plea
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionStephonn Sutton
DateAug 07, 2025
PageA1, A5
SubjectsHomicides, Elkhart, IN


ID99141
Title of ArticlePolice: Scammer took $74K in fraudulent home sale
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateNov 05, 2024
PageA1, A3
SubjectsFraud, Real Estate, Elkhart, IN


ID99130
Title of ArticleCentennial celebration
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRod Roberson, Diana Lawson behind Elco sign; Lerner Theatre interior; Lerner committee chairs
DateNov 01, 2024
PageA1, A5
SubjectsLerner Theatre, Centennial, Elkhart, IN


ID99131
Title of ArticleAccused wife-killer gets March trial date
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionHector Duran Gomez
DateNov 01, 2024
PageA1, A3
SubjectsHomicides, Elkhart, IN


ID97209
Title of ArticleRecovery from tornado continues
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionPedro Gonzalez grinds tree branches
DateJul 19, 2024
PageA1, A3
SubjectsTornadoes, Elkhart, IN, Elkhart County, American Red Cross


ID97099
Title of ArticleFederal grant will help plan Mishawaka-Elkhart trail segment
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption11-mile segment will connect existing trails; multi-use paths, part of Crossways Trail System
DateJul 05, 2024
PageA1, A4
SubjectsTrails & Paths, Elkhart, IN, Mishawaka, IN


ID95555
Title of ArticleArea again makes top Emerging Housing Markets list
NotesTop 20 Emerging Housing Markets
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateFeb 24, 2024
PageA1, A6
SubjectsHousing Market, Elkhart, IN, Goshen


ID93602
Title of ArticleReport: Good place to buy a home
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionThor employees assemble wall panels
DateOct 26, 2023
PageA1
SubjectsHousing Market, Elkhart, IN, City of Goshen


ID53780
Title of ArticleAnnual financial report – Baugo Township, Elkhart, IN
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm – Reference Desk
DateMarch 4, 2014
PageD3
SubjectsFinancial Reports, Baugo Township


ID53285
Title of ArticleAn ordinance establishing the conditions for allowing utility extensions outside the territorial boundaries of the City of Elkhart, Indiana
NotesPublic notice section, proposed ordinance no. 13-0-40-r-2
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm – Reference Desk
DateNovember 29, 2013
PageC5
SubjectsAnnexations, Water and Sewer Utilities, Fees, Municipal, Elkhart Compact


ID51513
Title of ArticleAnnual financial report - Baugo Township, Elkhart, IN
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm – Reference Desk
DateMarch 2, 2013
PageB5
SubjectsFinancial Reports, Baugo Township


ID43735
Title of ArticleElkhart, Indiana Sesquicentennial time capsule contents
NotesCapsule at Midwest Museum of American Art, 429 S.. Main St. To be opened in 2058
SourceOther
LocationElkhart City History File
DateSeptember 26, 2008
History #1666
SubjectsElkhart City Parks & Recreation, Time Capsules, Midwest Museum of American Art


ID16379
Title of ArticleAnnual Financial Report for the city of Elkhart, Indiana
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateApril 13, 2006
PageC5
SubjectsBudget, Elkhart City, Elkhart City Controller's Office, Government, Elkhart City, Budgets, Municipal


ID15674
Title of ArticleAnnual Financial Report for the county of Elkhart, Indiana
Notes2005 budget
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateMarch 7, 2006
PageC4
SubjectsGovernment, Elkhart County, Budget, Elkhart County, Budgets, Municipal


ID47252
Title of ArticleCity of Elkhart, Indiana: the city with a heart
NotesPromotional brochure & CD
SourceOther
LocationElkhart City History File
Picture Captionnumerous photos
DateJanuary 1, 2005
History #1681
SubjectsGovernment, Elkhart City, Miller, Dave (Mayor)


ID84709
Title of ArticleKids can do Hoody Hoo's: Owners hope new dance hall will give teens a place to go
NotesClub Hoody Hoo's envelope
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionBuilding front 1025 S. Main St., Elkhart, IN
History #Elkhart Truth Collection
DateOct 08, 1999
SubjectsBusiness, Youth Center, Entertainment, Clubs/Organizations


ID72102
Title of ArticleAmbassadors for Christ opening its doors
Notes1501 Morehouse Ave., Elkhart, IN
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
History #Elkhart Truth Collection
DateJul 23, 1999
SubjectsReligion, Simpson United Methodist Church, CVS Pharmacy, Church Buildings


ID46081
Title of ArticleThe Beardsleys of Elkhart, Indiana
NotesBooklet. (compiled by Ruthmere staff) & misc. geneal. printouts; shelved w/ family genealogies at Info Desk
SourceOther
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
DateJanuary 1, 1998
SubjectsBeardsley Family


ID4340
Title of ArticleRenewed bus service will link Elkhart, Indianapolis
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateNovember 20, 1996
PageB1
SubjectsBus Service, Public Transportation


ID71696
Title of ArticleRenewed bus service will link Elkhart, Indianapolis
NotesIndian Trails Inc.
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
History #Elkhart Truth Collection
DateNov 19, 1996
SubjectsBus Service, Buses, Bus Depot


ID27951
Title of ArticleStudy confirms 28 Turnock buildings
NotesTurnock, Enoch Hill envelope
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption900 W. Lexington Ave, Elkhart, IN house
DateNovember 8, 1996
History #Elkhart Truth Collection
PageB3
SubjectsTurnock, E. Hill, Turnock, E. Hill, Buildings, Architects, Architecture


ID102173
Title of ArticleClarence Bellamy
Noteshttps://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/isl4/id/51972/rec/1
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationElkhart Truth Collection; People Pictures - Bellamy, Clarence
Picture CaptionClarence Bellamy, 6/28/1994. This photograph may not be published anywhere without permission of the Managing Editor, The Elkhart Truth, P.O. Box 487, Elkhart, IN 46515.
History #epl_truth_photograph_1144
DateJun 28, 1994
SubjectsBellamy, Clarence


ID102373
Title of ArticleTanya Bleiler
Noteshttps://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/isl4/id/52359/rec/1
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationElkhart Truth Collection; People Pictures - Bleiler, Tanya
Picture CaptionTanya Bleiler, 4-1-1994. Bleiler sued the Elkhart Fire Department for sex discrimination. Photo by Tyler Klassen. This photograph may not be published anywhere without permission of the Managing Editor, The Elkhart Truth, P.O. Box 487, Elkhart, IN 46515.
History #epl_truth_photograph_1398
DateApr 01, 1994
SubjectsBleiler, Tanya, Fire Department, Elkhart, Sexual Discrimination


ID102378
Title of ArticleTanya Bleiler
Noteshttps://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/isl4/id/52401/rec/1
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationElkhart Truth Collection; People Pictures - Bleiler, Tanya
Picture Caption(center) Tanya Bleiler, 4-1-1994. Bleiler sued the Elkhart Fire Department for sex discrimination. Photo by Tyler Klassen. This photograph may not be published anywhere without permission of the Managing Editor, The Elkhart Truth, P.O. Box 487, Elkhart, IN 46515.
History #epl_truth_photograph_1399
DateApr 01, 1994
SubjectsBleiler, Tanya, Fire Department, Elkhart, Sexual Discrimination


ID102246
Title of ArticleAlan H. Bierlein
Noteshttps://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/isl4/id/52191/rec/1
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationElkhart Truth Collection; People Pictures - Bierlein, Alan H.
Picture CaptionDr. Alan H. Bierlein, 6-29-1993. Photo by Larry Tebo. This photograph may not be published anywhere without permission of the Managing Editor, The Elkhart Truth, P.O. Box 487, Elkhart, IN 46515.
History #epl_truth_photograph_1318
DateJun 29, 1993
SubjectsPhysicians, Doctors


ID102289
Title of ArticleAnthony H. Biggs
Noteshttps://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/isl4/id/52218/rec/1
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationElkhart Truth Collection; People Pictures - Biggs, Anthony H.
Picture CaptionAnthony H. Biggs, 6-8-1993, former publisher of the Elkhart Truth. Photo by Jonathan Beacham. The Biltmore Studio, 128 So. Main Street, Elkhart, IN 46516.
History #epl_truth_photograph_1329
DateJun 08, 1993
SubjectsBiggs, Anthony H., Elkhart Truth, Publishers


ID102370
Title of ArticleAlissa Bledsoe
Noteshttps://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/isl4/id/52350/rec/1
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationElkhart Truth Collection; People Pictures - Bledsoe, Alissa
Picture CaptionAlissa Bledsoe, 6-3-1993. This photograph may not be published anywhere without permission of the Managing Editor, The Elkhart Truth, P.O. Box 487, Elkhart, IN 46515.
History #epl_truth_photograph_1395
DateJun 03, 1993
SubjectsBledsoe, Alissa


ID102183
Title of ArticleBud Beller
Noteshttps://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/isl4/id/51981/rec/1
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationElkhart Truth Collection; People Pictures - Beller, Bud
Picture CaptionBud Beller, 3/8/1992. This photograph may not be published anywhere without permission of the Managing Editor, The Elkhart Truth, P.O. Box 487, Elkhart, IN 46515.
History #epl_truth_photograph_1151
DateMar 08, 1992
SubjectsElkhart Chamber of Commerce


ID85689
Title of ArticleJohn W. Brennan
Noteshttps://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/isl4/id/49734/rec/1
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionJohn W. Brennan, 10-1-1991. He founded The Order of St. Matthew in Elmont, NY in 1983. Later, he was found guilty for the murder of Dr. Elmer Denlinger at his office on 3815 S Main St, Elkhart, IN. 9/26/1991 page B1.
History #epl_truth_photograph_1740
DateSep 26, 1991
PageB1
SubjectsBrennan, John W., Denlinger, Dr. Elmer, Crimes


ID90608
Title of ArticleDunlap restaurant burns
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captionfirefighters and building at 3709 S. Main St., Elkhart, IN
History #Elkhart Truth Collection
DateMar 18, 1991
PageB4
SubjectsAcropolis Garden, Restaurants, Fires, Business


ID102198
Title of ArticleBill Benko
Noteshttps://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/isl4/id/52032/rec/1
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationElkhart Truth Collection; People Pictures - Benko, Bill
Picture CaptionBill Benko holding up Organic Residuals Management, City of Elkhart, Indiana. This photograph may not be published anywhere without permission of the Managing Editor, The Elkhart Truth, P.O. Box 487, Elkhart, IN 46515. pamphlet. Manager of the Elkhart Waste Water Treatment Plant. 3/1/1991.
History #epl_truth_photograph_1168
DateMar 01, 1991
SubjectsWastewater Treatment Plant, Elkhart


ID102169
Title of ArticleLillian Bell-Gaines
Noteshttps://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/isl4/id/51980/rec/1
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationElkhart Truth Collection; People Pictures - Bell, Lillian
Picture CaptionLillian Bell-Gaines (11/11/1922 - 11/30/2013). Lillian Bell listens to a presentation, 2/7/1991. Photo by Tyler Klassen. This photograph may not be published anywhere without permission of the Managing Editor, The Elkhart Truth, P.O. Box 487, Elkhart, IN 46515.
History #epl_truth_photograph_1139
DateFeb 07, 1991
SubjectsBell, Lillian, African-Americans, Writers


ID102401
Title of ArticleBloom and Kauffman
Noteshttps://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/isl4/id/52410/rec/1
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationElkhart Truth Collection; People Pictures - Blad, Kenneth
Picture Caption(Left to Right) Robert Bloom, Bertha Kauffman. 11-4-1990. This photograph may not be published anywhere without permission of the Managing Editor, The Elkhart Truth, P.O. Box 487, Elkhart, IN 46515.
History #epl_truth_photograph_1418
DateNov 01, 1990
SubjectsBloom, Robert, Kauffman, Bertha


ID102589
Title of ArticleDavid C. Bonfiglio
Noteshttps://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/isl4/id/52632/rec/1
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationElkhart Truth Collection; People Pictures - Bonfiglio, David C.
Picture CaptionDavid C. Bonfiglio, 11-90. This photograph may not be published anywhere without permission of the Managing Editor, The Elkhart Truth, P.O. Box 487, Elkhart, IN 46515.
DateNovember 1990
History #epl_truth_photograph_1504
SubjectsBonfiglio, David, Judges


ID102594
Title of ArticleWillie Bonner
Noteshttps://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/isl4/id/52662/rec/1
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationElkhart Truth Collection; People Pictures - Bonner, Willie
Picture CaptionWillie Bonner, owner of Little Willie Lounge located at 629 Harrison St., Elkhart, IN. 8-5-1990 pg. B1
History #epl_truth_photograph_1509
DateAug 05, 1990
PageB1
SubjectsBonner, Willie, Taverns


ID102369
Title of ArticleDavid Blea
Noteshttps://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/isl4/id/52356/rec/1
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationElkhart Truth Collection; People Pictures - Blea, David
Picture CaptionDavid Blea, 1-22-1990. Photo by Paul Huffman. This photograph may not be published anywhere without permission of the Managing Editor, The Elkhart Truth, P.O. Box 487, Elkhart, IN 46515.
History #epl_truth_photograph_1394
DateJan 22, 1990
SubjectsBlea, David


ID102358
Title of ArticleKenneth Blad
Noteshttps://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/isl4/id/52299/rec/1
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationElkhart Truth Collection; People Pictures - Blad, Kenneth
Picture Caption(Right) Dr. Kenneth Blad, Superintendent of Whitko Community School Corp. 1-9-1990. This photograph may not be published anywhere without permission of the Managing Editor, The Elkhart Truth, P.O. Box 487, Elkhart, IN 46515.
History #epl_truth_photograph_1374
DateJan 09, 1990
SubjectsBlad, Kenneth, Whitko Community School Corporation, Superintendents


ID102357
Title of ArticleKenneth Blad
Noteshttps://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/isl4/id/52317/rec/1
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationElkhart Truth Collection; People Pictures - Blad, Kenneth
Picture CaptionDr. Kenneth Blad, Superintendent of Whitko Community School Corp. 1-8-1990. This photograph may not be published anywhere without permission of the Managing Editor, The Elkhart Truth, P.O. Box 487, Elkhart, IN 46515.
History #epl_truth_photograph_1373
DateJan 08, 1990
SubjectsBlad, Kenneth, Whitko Community School Corporation, Superintendents


ID102207
Title of ArticleJames A. Bennett
Noteshttps://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/isl4/id/52053/rec/1
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationElkhart Truth Collection; People Pictures - Bennett, James Allen
Picture CaptionJames Allen "Big Jim" Bennett (8/12/1937 - 10/8/2015) Bethel University president 1982-1988. 11/28/1989. This photograph may not be published anywhere without permission of the Managing Editor, The Elkhart Truth, P.O. Box 487, Elkhart, IN 46515.
History #epl_truth_photograph_1176
DateNov 28, 1989
SubjectsBethel University, Higher Education


ID102356
Title of ArticleKenneth Blad
Noteshttps://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/isl4/id/52293/rec/1
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationElkhart Truth Collection; People Pictures - Blad, Kenneth
Picture CaptionDr. Kenneth Blad, Superintendent of Whitko Community School Corp. 11-28-1989. This photograph may not be published anywhere without permission of the Managing Editor, The Elkhart Truth, P.O. Box 487, Elkhart, IN 46515.
History #epl_truth_photograph_1372
DateNov 28, 1989
SubjectsBlad, Kenneth, Whitko Community School Corporation, Superintendents


ID102247
Title of ArticleFrederick W. Bigler
Noteshttps://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/isl4/id/52194/rec/1
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationElkhart Truth Collection; People Pictures - Bigler, Frederick W.
Picture CaptionDr. F. W. "Fritz" Bigler, Nov. 1989. This photograph may not be published anywhere without permission of the Managing Editor, The Elkhart Truth, P.O. Box 487, Elkhart, IN 46515.
History #epl_truth_photograph_1321
DateNov 01, 1989
SubjectsPhysicians, Doctors


ID102245
Title of ArticleAmbrose G. Bierce
Noteshttps://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/isl4/id/52206/rec/1
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationElkhart Truth Collection; People Pictures - Bierce, Ambrose Gwinnett
Picture CaptionAmbrose Gwinnett Bierce, 10-15-1989 article. Book source unknown. This photograph may not be published anywhere without permission of the Managing Editor, The Elkhart Truth, P.O. Box 487, Elkhart, IN 46515.
History #epl_truth_photograph_1317
DateOct 15, 1989
SubjectsBierce, Ambrose, Civil War Veterans, Writers


ID102583
Title of ArticleDavid C. Bonfiglio
Noteshttps://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/isl4/id/52638/rec/1
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationElkhart Truth Collection; People Pictures - Bonfiglio, David
Picture Caption8-15-1989 A1, A7. 'The law says we have to try to keep families together... Autonomy of the family is of high value in Indiana.' David Bonfiglio. Back of photo reads "ECS [Elkhart Community Schools] trustee". This photograph may not be published anywhere without permission of the Managing Editor, The Elkhart Truth, P.O. Box 487, Elkhart, IN 46515. Photo by Larry Tebo.
History #epl_truth_photograph_1502
DateAug 15, 1989
PageA1, A7
SubjectsBonfiglio, David, Judges


ID102379
Title of ArticlePatrick Bleiler
Noteshttps://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/isl4/id/52398/rec/1
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationElkhart Truth Collection; People Pictures - Bleiler, Patrick
Picture CaptionPat Bleiler, 5-31-1989. This photograph may not be published anywhere without permission of the Managing Editor, The Elkhart Truth, P.O. Box 487, Elkhart, IN 46515.
History #epl_truth_photograph_1400
DateMay 31, 1989
SubjectsBleiler, Patrick, Fire Department, Elkhart