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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.
Showing 25 results for Elkhart Common Council.
| ID | 102517 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | County adopts $179M budget for ‘26 |
| Notes | Senate Enrolled Act 1 |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | Oct 18, 2025 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Common Council, Budget, Elkhart County |
| ID | 99011 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | City adopts annual budget reflecting program goals |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Rod Roberson |
| Date | Oct 19, 2024 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Aspire Elkhart, Elkhart Common Council, Budget, Elkhart City |
| ID | 96347 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | City to make riverbank repairs at Grace Lawn |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Grace Lawn Cemetery |
| Date | Apr 09, 2024 |
| Page | A1, A3 |
| Subjects | Grace Lawn Cemetery, Elkhart Common Council |
| ID | 96220 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Land rezoned for 240-unit complex on Cassopolis |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | Apr 03, 2024 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Common Council, Housing, Ordinances, Zoning, Cassopolis Street |
| ID | 94838 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | New term begins for city elected officals |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Judge Charles Grodnik, Alex Holtz, Brent Curry, LaTonya King, Aaron Mishler, Arvis Dawson, Dwight Fish, Tonda Hines and Chad Crabtree; Rod Roberson takes oath with Judge Charles Grodnik |
| Date | Jan 02, 2024 |
| Page | A1, A6 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Common Council |
| ID | 94544 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Longtime councilman retires |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | Dec 16, 2023 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Thomas, Brian, Retirement, Elkhart Common Council |
| ID | 94307 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Mishler council win confirmed by recount |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Aaron Mishler; Nicole Read |
| Date | Dec 05, 2023 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Mishler, Aaron, Elkhart Common Council, Election Results |
| ID | 93716 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Six vie for 3 at-large council seats |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Arvis Dawson; Lewis Anne Deputy; Megan Deputy Baughman; Patty Garcia Stiles; Tonda Hines; Alex Holtz |
| Date | Nov 02, 2023 |
| Page | A1, A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Common Council, Elections |
| ID | 78807 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Council to look into anti-bullying resolution |
| Notes | Rio's Rainbow |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Rio Allred |
| Date | Apr 02, 2022 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Bullying, Allred, Rio, Elkhart Common Council, Suicide |
| ID | 64952 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Elkhart union employees receive pay hike |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | AFSCME members |
| Date | December 28, 2018 |
| Page | A1, A3 |
| Subjects | American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Elkhart Common Council, Neese, Tim (Mayor), Elkhart Public Works and Utilities Department |
| ID | 62274 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Fire communication system to be replaced |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Elkhart Fire Chief |
| Date | August 16, 2017 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Fire Department, Elkhart, Elkhart Common Council |
| ID | 62317 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Council to review communications plan |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Mayor Tim Neese addresses Council |
| Date | August 3, 2017 |
| Page | A1, A8 |
| Subjects | Communication Towers, Elkhart Common Council |
| ID | 54907 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | three local groups form in wake of homicides |
| Notes | My Hood Needz Me, Southside Family Fun Fest, Braxton Barhams, Garfield Avenue |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Jermaine Sanders performs |
| Date | September 1, 2014 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Common Council, Nine Blocks, Jackson, Kristyana Marie, Patrick, Devonte J. |
| ID | 86701 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Perron wants more funds for drains |
| Notes | Common Council, Elkhart envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Jul 08, 1988 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Common Council, Perron, James (Mayor), Drainage, Stormwater Sewer System |
| ID | 86654 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Elkhart revises rules for labor negotiations |
| Notes | Common Council, Elkhart envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | May 06, 1988 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Common Council, Legislature, Labor Unions |
| ID | 86676 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Council to discuss reinstating Mayor's City Youth Council |
| Notes | Benham West - Elkhart envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Mar 06, 1988 |
| Subjects | Benham West, Development, Community, Elkhart Common Council |
| ID | 86655 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Council recruiting for clean water group |
| Notes | Common Council, Elkhart envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Jan 26, 1988 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Common Council, Volunteer Work, Water Quality |
| ID | 86700 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Smoke detector ordinance tops agenda |
| Notes | Common Council, Elkhart envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Dec 19, 1987 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Common Council, Smoke Detectors, Politics and Government |
| ID | 87250 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Put youth center on Bucklen lot |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Aug 20, 1987 |
| Subjects | Cruising, Bucklen Parking Lot, Youth Center, Elkhart Common Council |
| ID | 86702 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Property owners would pay for curbs |
| Notes | Common Council, Elkhart envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Jul 08, 1980 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Common Council, Streetscape, Elkhart Board of Public Works |
| ID | 25681 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Compromise burn ban awaits Mayor's signing |
| Notes | Ordinances envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | April 22, 1980 |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Page | 9 |
| Subjects | Outdoor Burning, Ordinances, Burning, Elkhart Common Council |
| ID | 43895 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Elkhart, 1876 - a better place than many in that era |
| Notes | South Bend Tribune |
| Source | Other |
| Location | Elkhart City History File |
| Picture Caption | map, drawings, photos |
| Date | July 4, 1976 |
| History # | 1511 |
| Subjects | St. Joseph Valley Paper Company, Elkhart Common Council, Elkhart Community Schools, Churches |
| ID | 73227 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Robert A. Bailey |
| Notes | https://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/isl4/id/1326/rec/1 |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Picture Caption | Robert A. Bailey, 1/8/1974 "Bailey Heads City Council" New president of the Elkhart Common Council |
| Date | No date given |
| Subjects | Elkhart Common Council |
| ID | 86768 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Neese, Perron cool down park comments |
| Notes | Common Council, Elkhart envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | No Date Given |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Subjects | Elkhart Common Council, McNaughton Park, African-Americans, Politics and Government |
| ID | 86769 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | They were powerless |
| Notes | Common Council, Elkhart envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | No Date Given |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Subjects | Elkhart Common Council, City Hall, Electricity, Cantzler, Ken |