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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 1242 results for Government, Elkhart CIty.
| ID | 102607 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | City names sustainability officer |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Jeff Zavatsky, director of the Elkhart Environmental Center, speaks before the City Council about his new role as the city’s sustainability officer during a meeting Monday at City Hall. |
| Date | Nov 05, 2025 |
| Page | A1, A6 |
| Subjects | Government, Elkhart City, Elkhart Environmental Center |
| ID | 62572 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Code enforcement examined |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | September 18, 2017 |
| Page | A1, A8 |
| Subjects | Code Enforcement, Government, Elkhart City, Elkhart City Council |
| ID | 60993 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Council rescinds Elkhart's snow shoveling law |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Date | November 23, 2016 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Snow Removal, Sidewalks, Government, Elkhart City |
| ID | 60954 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Elkhart may repeal snow shoveling law |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Levi and Nathan Hite |
| Date | November 13, 2016 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Snow Removal, Sidewalks, Government, Elkhart City |
| ID | 59367 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Economic development director steps down |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Barkley Garrett |
| Date | January 23, 2016 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Garrett, Edgar, Elkhart Economic Development Manager, Government, Elkhart City |
| ID | 57567 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | What's going to happen to Elliott Park? |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Date | June 8, 2015 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Elliott Park, City of Elkhart - Parks & Recreation Department, Government, Elkhart City |
| ID | 55028 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Elkhart city salary plan moves forward |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Date | September 30, 2014 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Salaries, Government, Elkhart City, Budget, Elkhart City, Budgets, Municipal |
| ID | 54983 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | 3 annexation lawsuits filed against city of Elkhart |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | State Road 19 |
| Date | September 21, 2014 |
| Page | A1, A7 |
| Subjects | Annexations, Lawsuits, Government, Elkhart City |
| ID | 54537 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | City website easier to navigate |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of home page |
| Date | June 27, 2014 |
| Page | C1 |
| Subjects | Internet, Government, Elkhart City |
| ID | 54518 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Mayor says WWII vet's name will go on memorial |
| Notes | Theresa Lewis asking to add father Leon Anglemyer to City Hall memorial |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of Theresa Lewis |
| Date | June 25, 2014 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | World War II Veterans, Government, Elkhart City, Moore, Dick (Mayor) |
| ID | 54519 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Municipal Airport redo continues |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of Austin Phillips & Mike Szucs |
| Date | June 25, 2014 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Municipal Airport, Airports, Government, Elkhart City |
| ID | 54514 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Company fails to meet abatement standards in review |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | June 24, 2014 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Vixen Composites, Tax Abatements, Elkhart City Council, Government, Elkhart City |
| ID | 54506 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Woman lobbies to add father to memorial |
| Notes | Theresa Lewis asking to add father Leon Anglemyer to City Hall memorial |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of Theresa Lewis |
| Date | June 23, 2014 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | World War II Veterans, Government, Elkhart City |
| ID | 54488 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Ground broken for Prairie St. overpass |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of Mayor Moore |
| Date | June 20, 2014 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Prairie Street overpass, Streets, Elkhart City, Railroad Crossings, Government, Elkhart City |
| ID | 54489 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | City's website gets a brand new design |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | June 20, 2014 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Internet, Government, Elkhart City |
| ID | 54463 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Overpass groundbreaking is Thursday |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo |
| Date | June 18, 2014 |
| Page | A2 |
| Subjects | Prairie Street Overpass, Streets, Elkhart City, Railroad Crossings, Government, Elkhart City |
| ID | 54459 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Elkhart annexation hearings draw concerns |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | June 17, 2014 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Annexations, Elkhart City Council, Government, Elkhart City |
| ID | 54451 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Annexation veers toward election year |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | graphic of annexation districts |
| Date | June 16, 2014 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Annexations, Elkhart City Council, Government, Elkhart City |
| ID | 54424 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Money sought for demo |
| Notes | Buildings located on South Main & Division Street |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | June 11, 2014 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Schult Trailers, Inc., Federal Press Co., Government, Elkhart City, Building Demolitions |
| ID | 54390 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Lead could be in homes that are being torn down |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo |
| Date | June 4, 2014 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Leader, B. Frank (mayor), Public Health Issues, Prairie Street Overpass, Government, Elkhart City |
| ID | 54345 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | 'Gateway Mile' plan unveiled |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | May 29, 2014 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Tourism, Government, Elkhart City, Marketing Campaigns, Downtown Elkhart |
| ID | 54341 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Sewer work set to cost $20M |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | May 28, 2014 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Sewer System, Water and Sewer Utilities, Elkhart Public Works and Utilities Department, Government, Elkhart City |
| ID | 54318 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Bids received for Elkhart plant improvements |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | May 22, 2014 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Urban League, Water and Sewer Utilities, Government, Elkhart City |
| ID | 54302 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Council OKs $1.7M in emergency funds |
| Notes | Money to be used for street repair |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | May 20, 2014 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart City Council, Government, Elkhart City, Budget, Elkhart City |
| ID | 54281 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Officials scurry to recreate records |
| Notes | Recording system did not record meetings |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | May 17, 2014 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Government, Elkhart City |
| 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 | 54231 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Urban chickens in Elkhart? |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo |
| Date | May 11, 2014 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Ordinances, Animal, Ordinances, Zoning, Elkhart City Council, Government, Elkhart City |
| ID | 54158 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Home in historic district on Division Street knocked down |
| Notes | Home at 167 Division St. demolished due to code noncompliance |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of demolition |
| Date | May 1, 2014 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | State-Division Sts. Historic District, Historic Homes, Government, Elkhart City, Building Demolitions |
| ID | 54142 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Sewer projects finances approved |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | April 29, 2014 |
| Page | A3, A5 |
| Subjects | Water and Sewer Utilities, Sewer System, Elkhart City Council, Government, Elkhart City |
| ID | 54109 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Two houses face demolition |
| Notes | Homes at 219 State St. & 316 Aspenwald Ave. to be demolished due to code noncompliance |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of home at 316 Aspenwald Ave. |
| Date | April 24, 2014 |
| Page | C1 |
| Subjects | State-Division Sts. Historic District, Historic Homes, Government, Elkhart City, Building Demolitions |
| ID | 54085 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Pothole problem pricey |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo |
| Date | April 20, 2014 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Streets, Elkhart City, Government, Elkhart City, Budget, Elkhart City |
| ID | 54037 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Sidewalk sought for Cassopolis Street |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo |
| Date | April 10, 2014 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Cassopolis Street, Sidewalks, Government, Elkhart City |
| ID | 54026 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Annexing of four areas approved |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | April 8, 2014 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Annexations, Government, Elkhart City, Elkhart City Council |
| ID | 54008 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Mental health training awaits some local workers |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | April 5, 2014 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Mental Health Issues, Government, Elkhart City |
| ID | 54002 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Innovation and risk - the story of the Lerner |
| Notes | Column written by Jack Cittadine |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | April 4, 2014 |
| Page | A4 |
| Subjects | Lerner Theatre, Tax Incremental Financing (TIF) Districts, Government, Elkhart City |
| ID | 53985 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Mayor expresses criticisms in State of the City address |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of Moore |
| Date | April 3, 2014 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | State of the City, Moore, Dick (Mayor), Government, Elkhart City |
| ID | 53983 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Annexation plan discussed at city council meeting |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | April 2, 2014 |
| Page | C1 |
| Subjects | Annexations, Government, Elkhart City, Elkhart City Council |
| ID | 53959 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | New downtown parking spots announced |
| Notes | New spaces to replace unavailable Gause lot |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | March 31, 2014 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Sewer System, Elkhart Public Works and Utilities Department, Parking, Government, Elkhart City |
| ID | 53936 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Future ordinance could clamp down on grease in sewer lines |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | March 27, 2014 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Sewer System, Elkhart Public Works and Utilities Department, Water and Sewer Utilities, Government, Elkhart City |
| ID | 53871 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Annexation bill killed in final legislative session |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photos |
| Date | March 17, 2014 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Annexations, Government, Elkhart City, Government, Indiana State |
| ID | 53821 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | More houses marked for razing |
| Notes | City seeking federal funds to remove vacant and abandoned houses |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of home at 438 W. Lexington Ave. |
| Date | March 10, 2014 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Building Demolitions, Government, Elkhart City |
| ID | 53817 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Chlorine gas leak closes part of Nappanee Steet in Elkhart,no injuries reported |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | March 9, 2014 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Urban League, Water and Sewer Utilities, Government, Elkhart City |
| ID | 53782 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Bill seeks annexation moratorium |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Reference Desk |
| Date | March 5, 2014 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Annexations, Government, Elkhart City, Government, Indiana State |
| ID | 53777 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Hearings yield little input |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Reference Desk |
| Date | March 4, 2014 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Annexations, Government, Elkhart City, Elkhart City Council |
| ID | 53764 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Moore will seek nearly $2.4M for equipment |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo |
| Date | March 2, 2014 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Budget, Elkhart City, Elkhart City Council, Moore, Dick (Mayor), Government, Elkhart City |
| ID | 53766 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Transparent tensions |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of Brian Dickerson, David Henke & Jeff Troxel |
| Date | March 2, 2014 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Public Records, Moore, Dick (Mayor), Elkhart City Council, Government, Elkhart City |
| ID | 53719 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Parks work on 5-year plan |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo at Ideal Beach |
| Date | February 25, 2014 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart City Hall, First (1875-1895), Parks, Government, Elkhart City, Indiana Department of Natural Resources |
| ID | 53670 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Leaders say state needs to 'pony up' funds for losses |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of Josh Nice |
| Date | February 16, 2014 |
| Page | A1, A8 |
| Subjects | Government, Elkhart City, Government, Elkhart County, Budget, Elkhart County, Budget, Elkhart City |
| ID | 53629 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Five things to know about snow removal ordinance |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Reference Desk |
| Date | February 9, 2014 |
| Page | A1, A5 |
| Subjects | Sidewalks, Ordinances, Right-of-way, Snow Removal, Government, Elkhart City |
| ID | 53619 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Moore appeals for clear sidewalks |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Reference Desk |
| Date | February 6, 2014 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Snow Removal, Sidewalks, Ordinances, Right-of-way, Government, Elkhart City |