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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.


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ID103270
Title of ArticleIndiana county population changes during 2020-2025
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateMar 28, 2026
PageA1


ID103271
Title of ArticleMaster Trooper Detective Steve Nash retires from Indiana State Police
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionSteve Nash
DateMar 28, 2026
PageA3


ID103266
Title of ArticleDemocrat candidates for Dist. 49 speak out
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionPictured during a forum for Democratic candidates for Indiana House Dist. 49 are, from left, Michelle Milne, Monica Garbaciak and Susan Lawson.
DateMar 26, 2026
PageA1
SubjectsPolitics and Government


ID103197
Title of ArticleContaminated soil to be removed from old factory site
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionAdam Fann, Elkhart assistant redevelopment director, speaking; Elkhart Mayor Rod Roberson (middle) speaks with the media, alongside state and local politicians and representatives from IDEM and the EPA, during a visit on Tuesday to the former Conn Band Instruments site located at 1101 E. Beardsley Ave. in Elkhart
DateMar 19, 2026
PageA1, A8
SubjectsConn-Selmer Inc., Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. (EPA), Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM)


ID103149
Title of ArticleLatest road projects part of larger drainage scheme
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionOakland Project C is work on Harrison Street that recently started, between Oakland Avenue and Third Street; Oakland Project B is the construction of the storage tank near Oakland Avenue and Indiana Avenue, and also includes the current work on Oakland Avenue, as well as past work on Lafayette Street and Thomas Street
DateMar 12, 2026
PageA1, A8
SubjectsDrainage, Construction


ID103142
Title of ArticleBowler of the Year
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionElkhart High’s Wyatt Skipper was recently named the 2025-26 Indiana High School Bowler of the Year; Elkhart High bowler Wyatt Skipper shows the former that helped him earn High School Bowler of the Year for the 2025- 26 season
DateMar 07, 2026
PageC1
SubjectsElkhart Community Schools, Bowling


ID103140
Title of ArticleIndiana board finalizes new A-F school accountability system
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionKatie Jenner
DateMar 06, 2026
PageA3
SubjectsIndiana State Board of Education


ID103116
Title of ArticleBolstering business
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionGayle Williams (left) and Laura Navarro from WorkOne Northern Indiana speak to Canton VandenBerg (right) about their organization at the Small Business Resource Guide launch event at the Lerner Theatre on Wednesday; From left, Elkhart Development Services Director Mike Huber; Phil Snyder, business advisor for ISBDC; Daniel Weaver, business development officer for INOVA; Paula Sours, president of NIMBA and Sam Centellas, executive director for CDFI Friendly SBR, all participate in a panel for the new Small Business Resource Guide launch event at the Lerner Theatre on Wednesday; A crowd of about 80 people sits and listens intently to a panel of speakers during the Small Business Resource Guide launch event at the Lerner Theatre on Wednesday
DateFeb 27, 2026
PageA1, A6
SubjectsBusiness and Economic Development, City of Elkhart


ID103110
Title of Article‘I don’t want to be a hidden gem’
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionBrian Pappas; Indiana University South Bend-Elkhart Center
DateFeb 25, 2026
PageA1
SubjectsIndiana University South Bend (IUSB), Elkhart


ID103112
Title of ArticleSenate adds Englishlanguage CDL testing to trucking bill
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateFeb 25, 2026
PageA1, A6
SubjectsImmigration & Customs Enforcement, U.S., Trucking Industry, Indiana


ID103105
Title of ArticleStudy highlights Hispanic perspectives on infant mortality in northern Indiana
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateFeb 21, 2026
PageA3
SubjectsNorthern Indiana Hispanic Health Coalition, Infant Mortality


ID103098
Title of ArticleState Police sergeant Duhaime promoted to lieutenant
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionSgt. Bruce Duhaime
DateFeb 19, 2026
PageA3
SubjectsIndiana State Police


ID103088
Title of ArticleNorthridge High School graduate gains experience at Indiana Statehouse
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionNicholas Beaver, Blake Doriot
DateFeb 13, 2026
PageA3
SubjectsInternships, Indiana State House


ID103077
Title of ArticleRecord number of Democrats seek to be delegates
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionChad Crabtree
DateFeb 11, 2026
PageA1, A6
SubjectsDemocratic Convention (Indiana), Politics and Government


ID103081
Title of ArticleElkhart’s Stout earns NIC honors
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateFeb 11, 2026
PageB2
SubjectsAll-Northern Indiana Conference, Basketball


ID103000
Title of ArticleElkhart Brass wins ‘Coolest Thing’ honors
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionXD Glow-in-the-Dark Smooth Bore Nozzle is a firefighting innovation designed to improve safety and efficiency by allowing fire departments to quickly identify the correct hose for specific conditions.
DateFeb 07, 2026
PageB1
SubjectsElkhart Brass Manufacturing Co. Inc., Indiana Chamber of Commerce


ID102923
Title of ArticleLawmakers address energy prices and cellphone ban
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionFrom left are state Reps. Tim Wesco and David Abbott and Sens. Linda Rogers and Blake Doriot during a Third House session hosted by the Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce; Samantha Braden speaking, Levon Johnson holding microphone
DateFeb 03, 2026
PageA1, A3
SubjectsLegislature, Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO), Third House Meeting


ID102890
Title of ArticleHoosiers top off miracle season
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionFernando Mendoza
DateJan 21, 2026
PageA1, A6
SubjectsIndiana University, Football


ID102880
Title of ArticleSnow blamed in pileup on Indiana Toll Road
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionIndiana Toll Road
DateJan 16, 2026
PageA1, A5
SubjectsSnow, Accidents


ID102771
Title of ArticleLasting fallout from redistricting debate?
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionIndiana Senate
DateDec 16, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsRedistricting


ID102712
Title of ArticleBreveard makes Indiana’s Top 50
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionReese Breveard
DateDec 09, 2025
PageB2
SubjectsConcord High School, Football


ID102706
Title of ArticleIndiana House Republicans pass Trump-backed map, setting up high-stakes Senate fight
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionIndiana senate chamber
DateDec 06, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsRedistricting, Politics and Government


ID102694
Title of ArticleHouse gets down to redistricting business
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionIndiana House Speaker Todd Huston speaking; Indiana House Elections Committee Chair Tim Wesco; Indiana House Republicans proposed 2025 map; Hoosiers rally against proposed mid-census congressional redistricting on Monday outside the House chamber at the Indiana Statehouse; Rep. Earl Harris speaking
DateDec 03, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsRedistricting, Politics and Government


ID102691
Title of ArticleIndiana prepares for 2026 data privacy law with new Consumer Bill of Rights
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateDec 02, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsIndiana Attorney General, Laws


ID102680
Title of ArticleBusiness owners throw support behind abuse survivors
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateNov 26, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsNexus RV, Donations, YWCA North Central Indiana Safe Haven


ID102677
Title of ArticleRailroad museum wins grant
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateNov 25, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsNational New York Central Railroad Museum, Grants, Indiana Historical Society


ID102657
Title of ArticleFormer Elkhart attorney aims to challenge Yakym
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionJamee Decio
DateNov 20, 2025
PageA1
SubjectsIndiana 2nd Congressional District, Politics and Government


ID102641
Title of ArticleTurkey deliveries underway
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionElizabeth Kocher, Linda Kercher, Aiden Kocher, Lori Ravenscroft deliver food boxes; Aiden Kocher, Lori Ravenscroft deliver turkey
DateNov 15, 2025
PageA1, A7
SubjectsFood Bank of Northern Indiana


ID102617
Title of ArticleBeacon Health launches food relief collaborative
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionCommunity Foundation of Elkhart County
DateNov 08, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsBeacon Health System, Cultivate Food Rescue, Food Bank of Northern Indiana


ID102612
Title of ArticleCounty bands head to state competition
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionConcord High School marching band; Jimtown High School marching band; Fairfield marching band; Goshen High School marching band
DateNov 06, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsIndiana State School Music Association Inc.


ID102608
Title of ArticlePrincipal at alternative school named Youth Worker of the Year
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionBryan Hammontree
DateNov 05, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsElkhart Academy, Indiana Youth Institute, Awards


ID102600
Title of ArticleVietnam photos from Goshen resident in exhibit
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMark Kurtz holds an enlargement of a photo he donated to the Indiana Historical Society.
DateNov 01, 2025
PageD1
SubjectsPhotographers, Vietnam War


ID102587
Title of ArticleBraun appoints IEDC president, signals Indiana branding return
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption“Crossroads of America” motto
DateOct 30, 2025
PageA5
SubjectsIndiana Economic Development Corp.


ID102565
Title of ArticleAmid cuts, Indiana child care providers mobilize
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionHoosiers protest child care voucher cuts
DateOct 28, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsChild Care Development Fund, Child Care


ID102529
Title of ArticleNIPSCO plans ops center near New Paris
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captionservice center plan
DateOct 22, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsNorthern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO), Construction


ID102531
Title of ArticleDrummond, Rost honored by NIC
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRylee Drummond; Jacquie Rost
DateOct 22, 2025
PageB2
SubjectsNorthern Indiana Conference


ID102503
Title of ArticleGallegos, Sheely honored by NIC
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMiguel Gallegos
DateOct 15, 2025
PageB2
SubjectsNorthern Indiana Conference, Soccer


ID102483
Title of ArticleNo new incentive dollars for Indiana colleges
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionBrooke Kile
DateOct 09, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsUniversities & Colleges


ID102469
Title of ArticleCity awarded $12M for two neighborhood development projects
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionSouth Main Street project
DateOct 08, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsIndiana Economic Development Corp., Funding, Woodland Crossing, South Main Street


ID102451
Title of ArticleIEDC forensic analysis highlights lackluster oversight and questionable spending
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionDavid Adams, Mike Braun
DateOct 04, 2025
PageA1, A3
SubjectsIndiana Economic Development Corp.


ID102452
Title of ArticleBraun allows Oct. 10 execution to proceed
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRoy Lee Ward; Indiana State Prison death chamber
DateOct 04, 2025
PageA6
SubjectsIndiana State Prison, Homicides


ID102444
Title of ArticleDriver in fatal crash gets 7 years
NotesJoseph Klein
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionKrystal Gunter
DateOct 03, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsIndiana Department of Correction, Traffic Accidents


ID102435
Title of ArticleRedefined Indiana economic development roles coming
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMike Braun, David Adams
DateSep 30, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsIndiana Economic Development Corp.


ID102325
Title of ArticleIndiana Department of Correction to begin jail payments
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captionstaff takes fingerprint
DateSep 16, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsIndiana Department of Correction


ID102281
Title of Article‘More than just ivory towers’
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionElkhart County Commissioner Suzie Weirick and Judge David Bonfiglio, both holding scissors, cut the ribbon in front of the courts complex; Elkhart County Commissioners Brad Rogers, Suzie Weirick and Bob Barnes receive the keys to the courthouse from lead architect Joe Mrak; Loretta Rush, chief justice of the Indiana Supreme Court, speaks Friday during a ceremony dedicating Elkhart County’s new courts complex
DateSep 06, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsElkhart County Courts Building


ID102277
Title of ArticleIndiana slashing rates for child care providers
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionSpending by Year chart
DateSep 05, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsIndiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA), Child Care


ID102272
Title of ArticleIndiana Citizen sues over access to voter list
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateSep 04, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsCitizenship


ID102269
Title of ArticleToll plaza to shut down nightly
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateSep 03, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsIndiana Toll Road


ID102254
Title of ArticleIndiana legislative leaders met privately with Trump to discuss redistricting
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMembers of the Indiana state legislation
DateAug 29, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsRedistricting


ID102256
Title of Article60 years handed down to man who admitted to child sex crimes
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionBrandon Crisler
DateAug 29, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsSexual Abuse, Indiana Department of Correction