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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 59 results for Ordinances, Burning.
| ID | 90287 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Dunlap woman asks county for burn ban |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | Jun 27, 2023 |
| Page | A1, A5 |
| Subjects | Air Pollution, Dunlap, Ordinances, Burning |
| ID | 51296 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | How many lives are affected by leaf burning? |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm � Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of Eileen Caird |
| Date | January 20, 2013 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | League of Women Voters, Ordinances, Burning, Government, Elkhart County |
| ID | 50552 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Burn ban may end Monday |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | July 29, 2012 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Ordinances, Burning, Outdoor Burning, Droughts, Government, Elkhart County |
| ID | 50517 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Parks added to ban on open burning |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | July 20, 2012 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Ordinances, Burning, Outdoor Burning, Elkhart County Commissioners, Elkhart County Parks and Recreation Department |
| ID | 50457 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Burn ban renewed without expiration date |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | July 10, 2012 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Ordinances, Burning, Outdoor Burning, Elkhart County Commissioners, Government, Elkhart County |
| ID | 50396 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | County burn ban extended one week |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | June 26, 2012 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Ordinances, Burning, Outdoor Burning, Elkhart County Commissioners, Government, Elkhart County |
| ID | 50353 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Parched county extends burn ban |
| Notes | Ban being extended to June 25th |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | June 19, 2012 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Ordinances, Burning, Outdoor Burning, Elkhart County Department of Emergency Management, Elkhart County Commissioners |
| ID | 50334 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Burn ban goes into effect |
| Notes | Temporary ban in effect until June 22nd |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | June 16, 2012 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Ordinances, Burning, Outdoor Burning, Elkhart County Department of Emergency Management, Government, Elkhart County |
| ID | 49500 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Residents continue push for burn ban |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | November 27, 2011 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Ordinances, Burning, Outdoor Burning, Government, Elkhart County |
| ID | 46544 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Better to rake and bag or burn out and smoke away? |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photos |
| Date | November 10, 2010 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Ordinances, Burning, Outdoor Burning, Government, Elkhart County |
| ID | 39937 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Notice of adoption of an ordinance |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | December 20, 2008 |
| Page | C3 |
| Subjects | Ordinances, Burning, Government, Elkhart County, Elkhart County Commissioners |
| ID | 3874 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Building rules change |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of Porter |
| Date | March 7, 2003 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Ordinances, Burning |
| ID | 25683 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | No-burning law supported |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | December 9, 1997 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Ordinances, Burning, Outdoor Burning |
| ID | 90667 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Burning restraint requested |
| Notes | Firefighters, Volunteers envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Apr 12, 1996 |
| Page | B1 |
| Subjects | Fire Departments, Volunteer, Firefighters, Ordinances, Burning, Outdoor Burning |
| ID | 92105 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Cities pick up leaves |
| Notes | Leaf Burning envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Chris Ward, Coni McCloughen, Kevin Miller |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Nov 01, 1994 |
| Page | A1, A6 |
| Subjects | Leaf Burning, Ordinances, Burning |
| ID | 92113 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Confusing state, local open burning laws to be clarified, then enforced |
| Notes | Ordinances envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Nov 01, 1993 |
| Page | A1, A8 |
| Subjects | Outdoor Burning, Ordinances, Burning, Legislature, Politics and Government |
| ID | 92131 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Communities schedule leaf pickup |
| Notes | Leaf Burning envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Bob Everly |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Oct 09, 1991 |
| Subjects | Leaf Burning, Ordinances, Burning, Politics and Government |
| ID | 92137 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Even outside cities, open burning illegal |
| Notes | Ordinances envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Nov 09, 1990 |
| Page | B1, B4 |
| Subjects | Outdoor Burning, Ordinances, Burning, Politics and Government |
| ID | 92117 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Council leaves burning restrictions intact |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Aug 21, 1990 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Outdoor Burning, Ordinances, Burning, Elkhart City Council, Politics and Government |
| ID | 92122 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Limits on burning proposed |
| Notes | Ordinances envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Aug 10, 1990 |
| Subjects | Outdoor Burning, Ordinances, Burning, Politics and Government |
| ID | 92116 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Limits on burning debated |
| Notes | Ordinances envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Aug 07, 1990 |
| Page | B1 |
| Subjects | Outdoor Burning, Ordinances, Burning, Politics and Government |
| ID | 92100 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Elkhart council looks at limits on leaf burning |
| Notes | Leaf Burning envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Jul 17, 1990 |
| Page | B1 |
| Subjects | Leaf Burning, Ordinances, Burning, Elkhart City Council |
| ID | 92103 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Not ready for ban on leaf buring |
| Notes | Leaf Burning envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Apr 24, 1990 |
| Subjects | Leaf Burning, Ordinances, Burning, Legislature |
| ID | 92104 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Burning efficient and inexpensive |
| Notes | Leaf Burning envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Apr 24, 1990 |
| Subjects | Leaf Burning, Ordinances, Burning, Politics and Government |
| ID | 92106 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | City isn't rushing to ban fires |
| Notes | Leaf Burning envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Mar 20, 1990 |
| Page | B1, B2 |
| Subjects | Leaf Burning, Ordinances, Burning, Fires |
| ID | 92102 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Leaf burning too damaging to continue |
| Notes | Leaf Burning envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Terry H. Trimmer |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Mar 18, 1990 |
| Page | A7 |
| Subjects | Leaf Burning, Ordinances, Burning, Safety, Politics and Government |
| ID | 92115 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Burning ban in committee |
| Notes | Ordinances envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Mar 18, 1990 |
| Subjects | Outdoor Burning, Ordinances, Burning, Politics and Government |
| ID | 92114 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Ban on burning in city proposed |
| Notes | Ordinances envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Feb 23, 1990 |
| Page | B1 |
| Subjects | Outdoor Burning, Ordinances, Burning, Elkhart City Council, Politics and Government |
| ID | 92135 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | They hope to clear the air about leaf burning |
| Notes | Leaf Burning envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Nov 28, 1989 |
| Page | B1 |
| Subjects | Leaf Burning, Ordinances, Burning, Politics and Government |
| ID | 92136 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Leaf Burning Becoming A Real Problem |
| Notes | Leaf Burning envelope |
| Source | Goshen News |
| Location | Elkhart Truth Collection - Government Clippings |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Oct 27, 1989 |
| Page | A-4 |
| Subjects | Leaf Burning, Ordinances, Burning, Politics and Government |
| ID | 92108 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Leaves won't go to dump |
| Notes | Leaf Burning envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Oct 25, 1989 |
| Page | A1, A7 |
| Subjects | Leaf Burning, Ordinances, Burning |
| ID | 71496 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Conrail fined for burning ties |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Jul 22, 1987 |
| Subjects | Conrail, Hazardous Substances, Ordinances, Burning, Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) |
| ID | 92133 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Leaf burning |
| Notes | Leaf Burning envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Oct 27, 1984 |
| Page | A1, A11 |
| Subjects | Leaf Burning, Ordinances, Burning, Politics and Government |
| ID | 92109 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Burning Law Variances OK'd |
| Notes | Ordinances envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Jun 16, 1982 |
| Subjects | Outdoor Burning, Ordinances, Burning, Politics and Government |
| ID | 92110 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Variance Offered For Burning Law |
| Notes | Leaf Burning envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | May 26, 1982 |
| Page | 18 |
| Subjects | Leaf Burning, Ordinances, Burning, Legislature, Politics and Government |
| ID | 92079 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Unusual City Council Move Quenches Burning Measure |
| Notes | Leaf Burning envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Dec 08, 1981 |
| Page | 12 |
| Subjects | Leaf Burning, Ordinances, Burning, Elkhart City Council, Politics and Government |
| ID | 92083 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Leaf Burning Deadline |
| Notes | Leaf Burning envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Nov 13, 1981 |
| Subjects | Leaf Burning, Ordinances, Burning, Politics and Government |
| ID | 92080 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Burning Ordinance Changes Proposed |
| Notes | Leaf Burning envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Nov 03, 1981 |
| Subjects | Leaf Burning, Ordinances, Burning, Politics and Government |
| ID | 92111 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Bit of Whimsy Before Leaf Burning Law Is OK'd |
| Notes | Ordinances envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Sep 15, 1981 |
| Page | 17 |
| Subjects | Outdoor Burning, Ordinances, Burning, Leaf Burning, Elkhart City Council |
| ID | 92081 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Leaf-Burning Law Expected to Be Eased |
| Notes | Leaf Burning envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Sep 12, 1981 |
| Subjects | Leaf Burning, Ordinances, Burning, Elkhart City Council, Politics and Government |
| ID | 92084 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Leaf Burning May Be Eased |
| Notes | Leaf Burning envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Aug 19, 1981 |
| Subjects | Leaf Burning, Ordinances, Burning, Politics and Government |
| ID | 25682 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Amended burning law given clearance |
| Notes | Ordinances envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Illustration |
| Date | June 9, 1981 |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Page | 11 |
| Subjects | Ordinances, Burning, Outdoor Burning, Politics and Government |
| ID | 92077 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | City's Burning Ordinance Will Remain Unchanged |
| Notes | Leaf Burning envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Apr 21, 1981 |
| Subjects | Leaf Burning, Ordinances, Burning, Politics and Government |
| ID | 92078 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Wanted: More Time to Burn Leaves |
| Notes | Leaf Burning envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Apr 14, 1981 |
| Subjects | Leaf Burning, Ordinances, Burning, Politics and Government |
| ID | 25681 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Compromise burn ban awaits Mayor's signing |
| Notes | Ordinances envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | April 22, 1980 |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Page | 9 |
| Subjects | Outdoor Burning, Ordinances, Burning, Elkhart Common Council |
| ID | 92087 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Compromise on Burning Plan |
| Notes | Leaf Burning envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Apr 21, 1980 |
| Subjects | Leaf Burning, Ordinances, Burning, Politics and Government |
| ID | 92082 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Ban on Leaf Burning Called Unworkable |
| Notes | Leaf Burning envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Apr 19, 1980 |
| Subjects | Leaf Burning, Ordinances, Burning, Elkhart City Council, Politics and Government |
| ID | 92085 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | City Tries Again for Burning Ordinance |
| Notes | Leaf Burning envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Apr 15, 1980 |
| Page | 9 |
| Subjects | Leaf Burning, Ordinances, Burning, Politics and Government |
| ID | 92086 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Council Panels to Consider Burning Ban, Truck Limits |
| Notes | Ordinances envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Apr 12, 1980 |
| Subjects | Outdoor Burning, Ordinances, Burning, Politics and Government |
| ID | 92121 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Burning Ordinance Revised, But Council Still Tables It |
| Notes | Ordinances envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Mar 18, 1980 |
| Subjects | Outdoor Burning, Ordinances, Burning, Elkhart City Council, Politics and Government |