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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 of 232 results for Elkhart Redevelopment Commission.
| ID | 102092 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Panel OKs south side redevelopment plan |
| Notes | Garrison Frazier |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Freight District project; South Main Street project |
| Date | Aug 02, 2025 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Redevelopment Commission, Huber, Mike, Indiana Economic Development Corp., Benham Neighborhood Initiative |
| ID | 101087 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Elkhart County CVB, city Redevelopment Commission win state tourism recognition |
| Notes | Indiana Tourism Association; Do Downtown Elkhart |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Carrie Lambert, Janis Logsdon, Terry Mark, Amanda Eckelbarger, Levi King, Jon Hunsberger |
| Date | Mar 14, 2025 |
| Page | A5 |
| Subjects | Elkhart County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Awards, Elkhart Redevelopment Commission |
| ID | 98101 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Bright idea |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Elkhart city logo lighted sign |
| Date | Aug 03, 2024 |
| Page | A1, A3 |
| Subjects | Downtown After Dark, Elkhart Festivals, Inc., Elkhart Redevelopment Commission, Grants |
| ID | 97034 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Funding for new public safety facility clears committee |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Office building at 121 W. Franklin St. |
| Date | Jun 15, 2024 |
| Page | A1, A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Redevelopment Commission, Public Safety Complex, Police Station |
| ID | 96388 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | ‘PLENTY OF SPACE’ |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Roberson; 121 W. Franklin St.; Chase Bank Building |
| Date | Apr 11, 2024 |
| Page | A1, A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Redevelopment Commission, Public Safety Complex, Police Station |
| ID | 93497 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | City curb appeal |
| Notes | Exit 92 |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | City officials break ground; Rendering of the S.R. 19 project |
| Date | Oct 21, 2023 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Indiana Toll Road, Streetscape, Signs, City, Elkhart Redevelopment Commission |
| ID | 93207 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Council OKs $2M loan to redevelop mall |
| Notes | Industrial Commercial Properties (ICP) |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | Oct 07, 2023 |
| Page | A1, A6 |
| Subjects | Concord Mall, Elkhart Redevelopment Commission, Pierre Moran Mall, Woodland Crossing |
| ID | 76646 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Funding measures move forward for Tolson Center |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | Dec 04, 2021 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Tolson Center, Elkhart Redevelopment Commission, Funding |
| ID | 71731 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Goshen, county look to share improvement costs at court site |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | Apr 14, 2021 |
| Page | A6 |
| Subjects | Elkhart County Courthouse, Elkhart Redevelopment Commission, Elkhart County Commissioners |
| ID | 72233 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Elkhart brings legal action against instrument, RV makers |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | Aug 20, 2020 |
| Page | A1, A7 |
| Subjects | Conn-Selmer Inc., Elkhart Redevelopment Commission, Pollution, Water, Lawsuits |
| ID | 72199 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Rowing club wants city to reconsider Alick's deal |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Illustration plan for condominiums; Illustration of proposed boathouse |
| Date | Aug 15, 2020 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Rowing Club, Elkhart Redevelopment Commission |
| ID | 67533 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Kelby Love's mural to be in city's hands |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Kelby Love |
| Date | May 14, 2020 |
| Page | A1, A7 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Redevelopment Commission, City of Elkhart, Local Artists |
| ID | 67060 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Delays for Alick's property condos |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Jackson Boulevard rendering |
| Date | March 7, 2020 |
| Page | A1, A6 |
| Subjects | Alick’s Home Medical Equipment, Elkhart Redevelopment Commission, Construction |
| ID | 67052 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Millersburg hopes to be competitive |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | March 6, 2020 |
| Page | A1, A8 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Redevelopment Commission, Millersburg, IN |
| ID | 66588 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | New city costs for Hotel Elkhart |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Hotel Elkhart |
| Date | February 14, 2020 |
| Page | A1, A6 |
| Subjects | Hotel Elkhart, Elkhart Redevelopment Commission, Construction |
| ID | 66397 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | County panel backs dark fiber between Middlebury and Goshen |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | January 10, 2020 |
| Page | A1, A6 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Redevelopment Commission, Fiber Optic Networks, Middlebury, IN, City of Goshen |
| ID | 66339 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Construction begins on high-end condos |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Tim Neese and members of the Elkhart Redevelopment Commission; Condo rendering |
| Date | December 31, 2019 |
| Page | A1, A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Redevelopment Commission, RiverWalk, Elkhart River District Revitalization Plan |
| ID | 66295 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Diocese holds off on selling mural to city |
| Notes | Prairie Street |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Kelby Love mural |
| Date | December 21, 2019 |
| Page | A1, A6 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Redevelopment Commission, Catholic Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, Murals, Main Street, Elkhart |
| ID | 66720 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | City may buy old Faith Mission store |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Faith Mission store of Elkhart |
| Date | August 17, 2019 |
| Page | A1, A5 |
| Subjects | Faith Mission, Elkhart Redevelopment Commission |
| ID | 66711 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Mulling Cassopolis Street curb appeal |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Cassopolis Street |
| Date | August 16, 2019 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Redevelopment Commission, Cassopolis Street, Renovation |
| ID | 66702 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Developers to test soil at former Alick's property |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Condo rendering |
| Date | August 14, 2019 |
| Page | A6 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Redevelopment Commission, Alick’s Home Medical Equipment, Jackson Boulevard, Development, Residential |
| ID | 65617 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Input sought on Central Plaza green space design |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Illustration of new Central Plaza |
| Date | July 8, 2019 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Central Park - Goshen, Elkhart Redevelopment Commission |
| ID | 65168 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Rowing club seeks to drop anchor |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Former Alick's Home Medical land |
| Date | February 25, 2019 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Elkhart River District, Elkhart Redevelopment Commission, Elkhart River District |
| ID | 64842 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Parks chief: Boat launch plans still in infancy |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | November 3, 2018 |
| Page | A1, A8 |
| Subjects | Elkhart County Parks and Recreation Department, Elkhart Redevelopment Commission, Lehman & Lehman, Inc. |
| ID | 63157 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Dementia care facility opens |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Kevin Clem, executive director of Elkhart Rehabilitation, begins a tour of Auguste's Cottage; Kevin Clem giving a tour |
| Date | January 12, 2018 |
| Page | A1, A8 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Redevelopment Commission, Alzheimer’s Disease |
| ID | 61390 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Cleaning up Elkhart |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Vacant building on Sterling Avenue front and back |
| Date | February 20, 2017 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Vacant Buildings, Elkhart Redevelopment Commission |
| ID | 61003 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Second Street corridor in the midst of a makeover |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Bench on Second Street |
| Date | November 24, 2016 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Second Street, Elkhart, Downtown Elkhart Redevelopment, Elkhart Redevelopment Commission |
| ID | 60951 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Former Star Tire building demolished to make way for redevelopment |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Cars on Cassopolis Street |
| Date | November 12, 2016 |
| Page | A1, A3 |
| Subjects | Sidewalks, Cassopolis Street, Elkhart Redevelopment Commission, Elkhart Armory |
| ID | 61054 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Consultants studying convention center plans |
| Notes | Feasability study |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Date | November 7, 2016 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Contractor Registration, Elkhart City, Elkhart Redevelopment Commission |
| ID | 60627 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Second Street pegged for beautifying measures |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Second Street |
| Date | September 15, 2016 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Second Street, Elkhart, Downtown Elkhart Redevelopment, Elkhart Redevelopment Commission |
| ID | 60454 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | $40,000 Second Street project fails to win support |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Second Street |
| Date | August 11, 2016 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Second Street, Elkhart, Downtown Elkhart Redevelopment, Elkhart Redevelopment Commission |
| ID | 58908 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Elkhart gets new bike racks |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | New bike rack |
| Date | October 16, 2015 |
| Page | C1 |
| Subjects | Bicycles, Main Street, Elkhart, Elkhart Redevelopment Commission |
| ID | 58896 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | LaCasa eyes renovating part of Truth building |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Southeast corner of Truth building |
| Date | October 15, 2015 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | LaCasa Inc., Elkhart Truth, Elkhart Redevelopment Commission |
| ID | 58691 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Elkhart getting 21 new bike racks along Main St. |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Bike rack |
| Date | August 31, 2015 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Main Street, Elkhart, Elkhart Redevelopment Commission, Bicycles |
| ID | 57674 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Shoppes on Six takes shape |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Access road on CR 6; Illustration of Shoppes progression |
| Date | June 14, 2015 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Development, Commercial, County Road 6, Cassopolis Street, Elkhart Redevelopment Commission |
| ID | 57675 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Traffic impact unknown for complex |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Date | June 14, 2015 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Development, Commercial, County Road 6, Cassopolis Street, Elkhart Redevelopment Commission |
| ID | 56589 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | City council approves $7 million bond |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Date | April 21, 2015 |
| Page | A1, A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart City Council, Elkhart Redevelopment Commission |
| ID | 56521 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Council faces $7M bond decision |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Elkhart City Council and Elkhart Redevelopment Commission |
| Date | April 19, 2015 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Elkhart City Council, Elkhart Redevelopment Commission |
| ID | 56433 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | $6 million proposal up for discussion |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Date | April 15, 2015 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart City Council, Elkhart Redevelopment Commission |
| ID | 56388 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Leaders debate bond proposal |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Date | April 11, 2015 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart City Controller's Office, Development, Commercial, Elkhart Redevelopment Commission |
| ID | 55469 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Downtown realignment |
| Notes | Star Tire & Brake Relocation |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Marvin Sandaval; Star Tire and Brake; illustrated map of future relocation |
| Date | January 16, 2015 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Buildings, Downtown Elkhart, Elkhart Redevelopment Commission |
| ID | 54273 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | City OKs projects to boost tourism |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | May 16, 2014 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Government, Elkhart City, Elkhart Redevelopment Commission, Tourism |
| ID | 53911 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Senior housing shortage expected to worsen |
| Notes | Results of Elkhart Senior Housing Study |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | March 23, 2014 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Council On Aging, Senior Citizens, Elkhart Redevelopment Commission |
| ID | 53801 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | State bill would revamp tax district law |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo |
| Date | March 7, 2014 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Tax Incremental Financing (TIF) Districts, Government, Indiana State, Development, Economic, Elkhart Redevelopment Commission |
| ID | 53688 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Retail project moves along |
| Notes | Shoppes on Six retail outlet at SW corner of C.R. 6 & Cassopolis St. |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of Ryan Yoder |
| Date | February 19, 2014 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Development, Commercial, County Road 6, Cassopolis Street, Elkhart Redevelopment Commission |
| ID | 53250 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Retail project receives a deadline extension |
| Notes | Shoppes on Six retail outlet at SW corner of C.R. 6 & Cassopolis St. |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of site |
| Date | November 20, 2013 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Development, Commercial, County Road 6, Cassopolis Street, Elkhart Redevelopment Commission |
| ID | 53058 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | SoMa effort formally adopted |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Reference Desk |
| Date | October 18, 2013 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | SoMa (Community Planning Group), Downtown Elkhart, Government, Elkhart City, Elkhart Redevelopment Commission |
| ID | 52648 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Demolition of Armory begins |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of workers |
| Date | August 20, 2013 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Armory, Historic Buildings, Elkhart Redevelopment Commission |
| ID | 52596 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Elkhart's Civic Plaza could be in line for some upgrades |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of Plaza |
| Date | August 14, 2013 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Civic Plaza, Government, Elkhart City, Elkhart Redevelopment Commission |
| ID | 52387 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Panel votes to destroy Elkhart Armory |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Reference Desk |
| Date | July 10, 2013 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Armory, Historic Buildings, Elkhart Redevelopment Commission |