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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 314 results for Fire Departments.
| ID | 72584 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Township fire departments forecast large budget shortage |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | Jun 09, 2021 |
| Page | A1, A6 |
| Subjects | Coronavirus (COVID-19), Fire Departments, Budgets |
| ID | 67182 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Edgerton named Elkhart fire chief |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Shaun Edgerton |
| Date | June 23, 2020 |
| Page | A2 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Fire Department, Edgerton, Shaun, Roberson, Rod (Mayor) |
| ID | 66982 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Elkhart Fire changes foams to fight cancer, contamination |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Elkhart Fire Department |
| Date | February 22, 2020 |
| Page | A1, A6 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Fire Department, Cancer, Safety |
| ID | 66320 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | High hopes for Ivy Tech firefighter scholarship |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Phil Sumpter |
| Date | December 26, 2019 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Concord Township Fire Department, Ivy Tech Community College, Scholarships |
| ID | 66856 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Students thank first responders in observance of 9/11 |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | West Side Middle School students and Elkhart firefighters; West Side Middle School students and Elkhart firefighters |
| Date | September 12, 2019 |
| Page | A1, A5 |
| Subjects | September 11, 2001 Attacks, West Side Middle School, Elkhart Fire Department |
| ID | 63219 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Volunteering at the fireline |
| Notes | Kevin Kretsch |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Kretsch |
| Date | January 15, 2018 |
| Page | A4 |
| Subjects | Fire Departments, Volunteer, Volunteer Work |
| ID | 62003 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Firefighter challenge offers competition, fun |
| Notes | Scott Safety Firefighter Combat Challenge |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Matt Girard and Matt Kulis pose in front of a firetruck; competitors race up a five story tower; competitors drag a 150-pound dummy |
| Date | June 10, 2017 |
| Page | A1, A7 |
| Subjects | Fire Departments |
| ID | 56374 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Multiple fire departments called to industrial blaze |
| Notes | NRC Modifications |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Firefighters working on scene; NRC Modifications building |
| Date | April 9, 2015 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Fires |
| ID | 50527 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Wounded Warriors: talented and inspiring on the field |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of Luke Campbell |
| Date | July 22, 2012 |
| Page | B1, B3 |
| Subjects | Wounded Warriors Amputee Softball Team, Softball, Fire Departments |
| ID | 50515 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Heart and soul |
| Notes | Team playing Elk. & Goshen firefighters Jul. 28 & 29, 2012 |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photos of players |
| Date | July 19, 2012 |
| Page | B1, B2 |
| Subjects | Wounded Warriors Amputee Softball Team, Softball, Fire Departments |
| ID | 49377 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Firefighter of the Year honored |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of Womack & family |
| Date | October 29, 2011 |
| Page | A5 |
| Subjects | Fire Department, Elkhart, Womack, Paul, Fire Departments |
| ID | 48653 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Crowds welcome 9/11 beam to Osolo Fire Department |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photos |
| Date | July 3, 2011 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | September 11, 2001 Attacks, Fire Department, Osolo Township |
| ID | 48282 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Firefighters giddy over new 100-foot ladder truck |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of new truck |
| Date | May 29, 2011 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Fire Department, Elkhart, Fire Departments |
| ID | 48071 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Elkhart firefighters have a piece of history |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of Josh Miller and Chris Overpeck |
| Date | May 14, 2011 |
| Page | A1, A8 |
| Subjects | September 11, 2001 Attacks, Fire Department, Elkhart, Fire Departments |
| ID | 46298 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Supporters rally for fired official |
| Notes | Nik Kantz, former asst. fire chief |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | September 17, 2010 |
| Page | A5 |
| Subjects | Fire Department, Bristol, Fire Departments, Bristol, IN |
| ID | 46157 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Fire department at full force |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of new recruit |
| Date | August 11, 2010 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Fire Department, Elkhart, Fire Departments |
| ID | 44883 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Bristol Fire Department faces a lean 2011 budget |
| Notes | Re: inability to establish fire territory |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | April 4, 2010 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Fire Department, Bristol, Fire Departments, Bristol, IN |
| ID | 44360 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Bristol Fire Department states case for protection territory |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | February 19, 2010 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Fire Department, Bristol, Fire Department Mergers, Fire Departments |
| ID | 40349 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Elkhart airport gets new fire truck |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of trucks |
| Date | February 4, 2009 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Municipal Airport, Fire Departments, Government, Elkhart City |
| ID | 38937 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Through more than a century of disasters, they were there. |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photos of blizzard, tornado |
| Date | August 25, 2008 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Fires, Fire Department, Elkhart, Elkhart Police Department, Fire Departments |
| ID | 38656 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Bristol FD marks 125 years |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photos; illus of new fire station |
| Date | August 9, 2008 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Fire Department, Bristol, Fire Departments, Bristol, IN |
| ID | 37832 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Always on duty |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photos of personnel |
| Date | June 17, 2008 |
| Page | D1 |
| Subjects | Fire Department, Osolo Township, Fire Departments |
| ID | 37070 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Fire station move possible |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of station |
| Date | March 14, 2008 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Fire Department, Elkhart, Pharmacies & Drug Stores, Fire Departments, Government, Elkhart City |
| ID | 36543 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | One MIA fire truck returns |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | February 29, 2008 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Fire Department, Elkhart, Fire Departments |
| ID | 35082 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Fire veterans retiring |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photos of retirees |
| Date | December 29, 2007 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Fire Department, Goshen, Fire Departments |
| ID | 35055 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Job well done |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photos of retirees |
| Date | December 27, 2007 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Westlake, Pam, Fire Department, Elkhart, Elkhart Police Department, Fire Departments |
| ID | 35020 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Agencies receive equipment |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | December 21, 2007 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Fire Department, Concord Township, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Fire Departments, Disaster Preparedness |
| ID | 34397 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Firefighters hurt at Lincoln Ave. blaze |
| Notes | 317 E. Lincoln Avenue |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | December 11, 2007 |
| Page | A2 |
| Subjects | Fires, Fire Department, Goshen, Fire Departments, Historic Homes |
| ID | 34399 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Snell hangs up gear |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of event |
| Date | December 11, 2007 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Snell, Dick, Fire Department, Elkhart, Fire Departments |
| ID | 34400 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Edgerton steps into chief's post |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of event |
| Date | December 11, 2007 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Eddy & Rosy’s Ice Cream Shop, Fire Department, Elkhart, Fire Departments |
| ID | 34315 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Edgerton named fire chief |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of chief |
| Date | December 7, 2007 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Ecumenism, Fire Department, Elkhart, Fire Departments |
| ID | 33658 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Thankfully at home |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of firefighter |
| Date | November 24, 2007 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Wright, Richard, Fire Department, Elkhart, Fire Departments |
| ID | 33496 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Board issues charging letters to firefighters |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | November 14, 2007 |
| Page | A2 |
| Subjects | Fire Department, Elkhart, Government, Elkhart City, Fire Departments |
| ID | 32782 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Adapting to change |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of firefighters |
| Date | November 1, 2007 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Fire Department, Goshen, Fire Departments, Fire Department, Elkhart Township, Fire Department Mergers |
| ID | 32769 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Third party to join fire service talks |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | October 31, 2007 |
| Page | A2 |
| Subjects | Fire Department Mergers, Fire Departments |
| ID | 32476 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Only force will create fire district |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | October 16, 2007 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Fire Department Mergers, Government, Township, Government, Elkhart City, Fire Departments |
| ID | 32434 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Panel hears local issues |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | October 12, 2007 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Local Musicians, Library Consolidation, Fire Departments, Township Assessors |
| ID | 31767 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Firefighter retires after 36-year career |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of retiree |
| Date | October 8, 2007 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Horizon 2.0, Fire Department, Elkhart, Fire Departments |
| ID | 31573 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | This is only a test |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photos of event |
| Date | October 4, 2007 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Disaster Preparedness, Goshen Municipal Airport, Paramedics, Fire Departments |
| ID | 31334 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Over and out |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of retiree |
| Date | September 29, 2007 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Fire Department, Elkhart, Foy, John, Fire Departments |
| ID | 31336 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Out of the ordinary |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photos of paramedics |
| Date | September 29, 2007 |
| Page | F1 |
| Subjects | Fire Department, Elkhart, Paramedics, Fire Departments |
| ID | 31317 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | About time |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photos of firefighters |
| Date | September 28, 2007 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Fire Departments, Volunteer, Fire Departments |
| ID | 31322 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Concord fire chief resigns |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | September 28, 2007 |
| Page | A2 |
| Subjects | Fire Department, Concord Township, Austin, Lewis R., Fire Departments |
| ID | 30777 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Fire merger needs more discussion |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | September 18, 2007 |
| Page | A2 |
| Subjects | Fire Departments, Fire Department Mergers, Government, Township, Government, Elkhart City |
| ID | 30479 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Some skeptical over fire merger |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | September 12, 2007 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Fire Department Mergers, Government, Elkhart County, Government, Township, Fire Departments |
| ID | 29478 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Dwindling resources |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo |
| Date | August 13, 2007 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Fire Departments, Budgets, Municipal, Fire Department, Cleveland Township |
| ID | 29261 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | $1.4M loan needed |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | August 4, 2007 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Fire Department, Cleveland Township, Government, Cleveland Township, Fire Departments, Budgets, Municipal |
| ID | 28933 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Meeting set to discuss fire department financial difficulties |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | July 21, 2007 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Fire Department, Cleveland Township, Fire Departments, Budgets, Municipal |
| ID | 27341 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | First responders plan for possible violence |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | June 5, 2007 |
| Page | A6 |
| Subjects | School Security, School Violence, Police Departments, Fire Departments |
| ID | 25160 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Vacant homes ablaze |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photos of sites |
| Date | March 21, 2007 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Fires, Fire Department, Elkhart, Fire Departments |