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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 143 results for Environmental Conservation Issues.
| ID | 102049 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Solar canopy completes Cultivate Food Rescue’s capital campaign |
| Notes | Solar Canopy Project |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Jim Conklin, Kanneth Lee, James Mueller, and TJ Kanczuzewski |
| Date | Jul 16, 2025 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Cultivate Food Rescue, South Bend, IN, Environmental Conservation Issues |
| ID | 72125 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Goshen to conduct environmental assessment of former auto shop |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | Apr 13, 2021 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Goshen Board of Public Works and Safety, Grants, Environmental Conservation Issues |
| ID | 67280 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Climate change impact |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Meeting at Rieth Interpretive Center |
| Date | March 11, 2020 |
| Page | A1, A8 |
| Subjects | Environmental Conservation Issues, Goshen Rieth Center, Climate Change |
| ID | 66916 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Environmental advocates aim to make a difference |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | November 7, 2019 |
| Page | A1, A3 |
| Subjects | Environmental Conservation Issues, Elkhart Environmental Center |
| ID | 62924 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Residents join the Poor People's Campaign |
| Notes | The Poor People's Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Poor People's Campaign attendees; Jason Shenk, Donald Brown address attendees |
| Date | November 20, 2017 |
| Page | A1, A8 |
| Subjects | Poverty, Environmental Conservation Issues, Elkhart |
| ID | 60443 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Habitat for Humanity may get a $23,000 refund |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Habitat homes located across street from Bergerson Screw; Bergerson Screw site |
| Date | August 9, 2016 |
| Page | A1, A3 |
| Subjects | Habitat for Humanity, Bergerson Screw, Environmental Conservation Issues |
| ID | 58730 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Out(standing) in his field |
| Notes | River-Friendly Farmer Award |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Darrell Shover |
| Date | September 9, 2015 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Awards, Environmental Conservation Issues |
| ID | 58705 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Goshen mayoral candidates tackle issues at forum |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Date | September 3, 2015 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Environmental Conservation Issues, Stutsman, Jeremy (Goshen Mayor), Cripe, Mary |
| ID | 58386 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Conn-Selmer zoning tabled amid environmental questions |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Date | August 14, 2015 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Conn-Selmer Inc., Renovation, Zoning, Environmental Conservation Issues |
| ID | 54246 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Start-up taking green approach to green work |
| Notes | Nick Simons cutting lawns with reel mower |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of Nick Simons |
| Date | May 13, 2014 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Reel Green Ecological Lawn Care and Landscaping, Environmental Conservation Issues |
| ID | 54164 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Business honored for environmentally conscious practices |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of Byron Shetle & Evan Miller |
| Date | May 1, 2014 |
| Page | C1 |
| Subjects | Herzberg, LaVerne, Environmental Conservation Issues |
| ID | 50584 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Transition Goshen hopes to offer alternatives, resilience |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | August 5, 2012 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Transition Goshen, Environmental Conservation Issues |
| ID | 49824 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Going green, getting green |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photos |
| Date | February 23, 2012 |
| Page | M1, M7 |
| Subjects | Jayco Inc., Environmental Conservation Issues |
| ID | 46815 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Neat and clean as a Nickell |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of worker |
| Date | December 13, 2010 |
| Page | C1 |
| Subjects | Nickels, Ilona, Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM), Environmental Conservation Issues |
| ID | 43311 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Is garbage our future for energy or is it just rubbish? |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | illus. of machine |
| Date | November 1, 2009 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Energy Management Systems, Alternative Energy Sources, Gasification Process, Environmental Conservation Issues |
| ID | 43270 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Conscientious residents tax themselves on gas use and use the money to plant trees |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | October 26, 2009 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Environmental Conservation Issues, Voluntary Gas Tax Group |
| ID | 43249 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | This grass is greener |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of site |
| Date | October 22, 2009 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Goshen College, Environmental Conservation Issues |
| ID | 43042 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Power from the sun |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of solar panels |
| Date | September 30, 2009 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Solar Energy, Michiana Solar Tour, Alternative Energy Sources, Environmental Conservation Issues |
| ID | 42950 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Elkhart first in state in Superfunds |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | September 24, 2009 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Superfund Sites, Lane Street Ground Water Contamination Site, Ground Water Contamination, Environmental Conservation Issues |
| ID | 42854 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | College lays out green plan |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | September 17, 2009 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Goshen College, Environmental Conservation Issues |
| ID | 42273 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Building bricks for the future |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photos of product, process |
| Date | August 2, 2009 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Quality Hardwood Sales, Recycling, Environmental Conservation Issues, Alternative Energy Sources |
| ID | 41626 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Getting greener |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of contractor |
| Date | May 26, 2009 |
| Page | C1 |
| Subjects | Green Lantern Bar, Environmental Conservation Issues, Development, Residential |
| ID | 41518 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Everyone wants cleanup, but no one has the money |
| Notes | property redevelopment |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of site |
| Date | May 17, 2009 |
| Page | D1 |
| Subjects | Brownfields, Environmental Conservation Issues, Elkhart Foundry & Machine Corp., LaBour Pump Company |
| ID | 41431 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Now's a good time for green |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photos of construction site |
| Date | May 12, 2009 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Green House Village of Goshen, Environmental Conservation Issues, Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary (AMBS) |
| ID | 41433 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | EPA grants funds for brownfield sites |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | May 12, 2009 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Brownfields, Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. (EPA), Environmental Conservation Issues |
| ID | 40439 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | U.S. Rep. visits local company working on tech for hydrogen fuel |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of device |
| Date | February 19, 2009 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Applied Hydrogen Technologies, Alternative Energy Sources, Environmental Conservation Issues, Donnelly, Joe |
| ID | 40354 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Police car fitted with 'fuel cell' |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | February 5, 2009 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Police Department, Alternative Energy Sources, Environmental Conservation Issues |
| ID | 39861 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Highway department applies for permit to clean up area near site |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | December 4, 2008 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Bridge, Johnson St., Ground Water Contamination, Environmental Conservation Issues |
| ID | 37452 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | College recycles cooking grease |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | April 23, 2008 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Goshen College, Alternative Energy Sources, Recycling, Environmental Conservation Issues |
| ID | 37362 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Manchester Tank's recycling efforts noted |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | April 8, 2008 |
| Page | C1 |
| Subjects | Manfredi, Julie, Environmental Conservation Issues, Recycling |
| ID | 37276 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | New storm runoff rules being drafted |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | April 1, 2008 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Ordinances, Stormwater, Elkhart County Highway Department, Pollution, Water, Environmental Conservation Issues |
| ID | 37068 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | EPA: Clear the air |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo |
| Date | March 14, 2008 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Pollution, Air, Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. (EPA), Environmental Conservation Issues |
| ID | 36496 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Mennonite Mutual Aid plans new building |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | illus. of planned building |
| Date | February 27, 2008 |
| Page | C1 |
| Subjects | Mennonite Publishing Company, Mennonite Financial Federal Credit Union, Environmental Conservation Issues, Banks and Banking |
| ID | 36240 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Public can ask about landfill |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | February 17, 2008 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Himco Superfund Site, Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. (EPA), Environmental Conservation Issues, Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) |
| ID | 35569 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Flow of ideas |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of river |
| Date | January 15, 2008 |
| Page | D1 |
| Subjects | Elkhart River, Environmental Conservation Issues, Elkhart River |
| ID | 34765 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Three for water job |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | December 19, 2007 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Greater Elkhart Men’s Golf Championship, Fees, Stormwater, Pollution, Water, Environmental Conservation Issues |
| ID | 32477 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Project dries waterways |
| Notes | 2005 Remonstrance |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of site |
| Date | October 16, 2007 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Northridge High School, Wetlands, School Buildings, New or Expanded, Environmental Conservation Issues |
| ID | 31384 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Landfill cleanup plan OK'd |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | October 2, 2007 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Himco Superfund Site, Superfund Sites, Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. (EPA), Environmental Conservation Issues |
| ID | 31344 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | A bright idea |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of solar collector |
| Date | October 1, 2007 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Renewable Energy Resources, Solar Energy, Environmental Conservation Issues |
| ID | 29258 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | City recruiting brownfields team |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | August 4, 2007 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Brownfields, Government, Elkhart City, Environmental Conservation Issues, Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. (EPA) |
| ID | 29124 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Plant cited for environmental stewardship |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of commissioner |
| Date | August 1, 2007 |
| Page | C1 |
| Subjects | Love, Joshua, Environmental Conservation Issues, Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) |
| ID | 28478 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Elkhart County taken off ozone violation list |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | July 7, 2007 |
| Page | A7 |
| Subjects | Pollution, Air, Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. (EPA), Environmental Conservation Issues |
| ID | 27996 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Geocel: Source of chemicals in wells not known |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | June 23, 2007 |
| Page | C1 |
| Subjects | Geocel Corp., Ground Water Contamination, Environmental Conservation Issues, Meadow Farms Neighborhood |
| ID | 27969 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Grant should cover plaza cleanup |
| Notes | Site Development |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | June 22, 2007 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Civic Plaza, Benham West, RiverWalk, Environmental Conservation Issues |
| ID | 27812 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | 'We can't breathe easy' |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo |
| Date | June 19, 2007 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Pollution, Water, Public Health Issues, Health, Environmental Conservation Issues |
| ID | 27808 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Green acres |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photos of officials |
| Date | June 16, 2007 |
| Page | D1 |
| Subjects | Environmental Conservation Issues, Quality of Life |
| ID | 27394 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Council approves stormwater control |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | June 6, 2007 |
| Page | A5 |
| Subjects | Ordinances, Stormwater, Government, Elkhart City, Elkhart City Council, Environmental Conservation Issues |
| ID | 25822 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | College signs on to green vision |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | April 18, 2007 |
| Page | A5 |
| Subjects | Goshen College, Environmental Conservation Issues |
| ID | 25609 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Ozone status set to change |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | April 11, 2007 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Pollution, Air, Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. (EPA), Environmental Conservation Issues, Business & Industrial Climate |
| ID | 25510 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Tax bills will reflect change |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of stormwater |
| Date | April 2, 2007 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Fees, Municipal, Government, Elkhart County, Environmental Conservation Issues, Ordinances, Stormwater |