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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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ID102702
Title of ArticleSchool leaders warn of property tax reform woes
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captionschool bus
DateDec 05, 2025
PageA3


ID102696
Title of ArticleCity Council approves relocation of transmission lines
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionSouth Main Street and Hively Avenue; Hively Avenue Overpass project
DateDec 04, 2025
PageA1, A6


ID102682
Title of ArticleElkhart Schools provides update on consolidation
Noteshttps://www.elkhart.k12.in.us/district/consolidation-dashboard
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionLarry Huff
DateNov 28, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsElkhart Community Schools


ID102686
Title of ArticleHoliday Lights Return to Wellfield
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateNov 28, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsWellfield Botanic Gardens, Christmas Lights


ID102685
Title of ArticleMan gets 65 years in fatal beating of son
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionElmore
DateNov 26, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsHomicides, Child Abuse


ID102678
Title of Article‘It brings unity’
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionSalvation Army members and Elkhart Academy students prepare to load donated food items onto a truck during collection day Tuesday at Elkhart Academy, 1 Blazer Blvd.
DateNov 26, 2025
PageA1, A3
SubjectsElkhart Community Schools, Salvation Army, Food Drives


ID102674
Title of ArticleState study on elections considers cost, turnout
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionDiego Morales
DateNov 25, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsElections


ID102666
Title of ArticleFormer mall gets new life as business park
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionInterior of LEER Group fulfillment distribution center at the former Concord Mall; LEER Group’s new location is at the former Concord Mall where the JCPenney used to be; storefront of ABC Warehouse, Hobby Lobby and Pippin Dental & Braces
DateNov 22, 2025
PageA1, A5
SubjectsBusiness Parks, Concord Mall


ID102660
Title of ArticleWoman in fatal shooting identified
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateNov 20, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsHomicides


ID102647
Title of ArticleElkhart County, Goshen officials eye bridge reconstruction
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionBridge 410
DateNov 18, 2025
PageA1, A3
SubjectsBridges, Elkhart County, Goshen


ID102648
Title of Article‘Interesting policy mix’
NotesSenate Enrolled Act 1
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionLarry DeBoer presents tax analysis; state average property tax rate graph
DateNov 18, 2025
PageA1, A3
SubjectsProperty Tax Assessments, Property Tax Caps


ID102640
Title of Article‘Devastating consequences’
NotesSenate Enrolled Act 1
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionSteven Clark, Gina Leichty speak at Goshen Theater; Blake Doriot, Joanna King, Steven Clark, Gina Leichty.
DateNov 15, 2025
PageA1, A4
SubjectsProperty Tax Assessments, Property Tax Caps


ID102645
Title of ArticleRegistered investment adviser Guidance Wealth joins Wealth Enhancement
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateNov 15, 2025
PageB3
SubjectsAcquisitions and Mergers


ID102646
Title of ArticleBrian Buckley set to retire from Elkhart Schools on Feb. 9
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionBrian Buckley
DateNov 15, 2025
PageC1, C3
SubjectsElkhart Community Schools, Elkhart High School


ID102631
Title of ArticleGuidance Ministries gets new boiler
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMike Rhoderick, Brady Hoopingarner install hydraulic separator; Mike Rhoderick drills into wall
DateNov 14, 2025
PageA1, A5
SubjectsGuidance Ministries


ID102635
Title of ArticleJudge denies bid to dismiss charges against deputy clerk
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionCarol Smith
DateNov 14, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsElkhart County Courts


ID102628
Title of ArticleCity contracts to close remaining downtown vaults
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captiondowntown underground storage vaults
DateNov 13, 2025
PageA1, A3
SubjectsUnderground Vaults, Goshen


ID102629
Title of ArticleNo raises for Elkhart teachers
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionLarry Huff
DateNov 13, 2025
PageA1
SubjectsElkhart Community Schools, Teachers


ID102624
Title of ArticleArea bands have strong showing in State Finals
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateNov 10, 2025
PageA1
SubjectsHigh School Marching Bands


ID102619
Title of ArticleData analyst shows suspect’s movements at murder trial
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRoosevelt Lewis Jr.,
DateNov 08, 2025
PageA1, A5
SubjectsHomicides


ID102616
Title of ArticleJury sees autopsy evidence at murder trial
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRoosevelt Lewis Jr.,
DateNov 07, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsHomicides


ID102606
Title of ArticleGoshen police must report legal status under new policy
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionElkhart County Criminal Justice Complex
DateNov 05, 2025
PageA1
SubjectsImmigration Issues, Goshen Police Department


ID102601
Title of ArticleSuspect in killing of relative still sought
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionDe Shawn Williams
DateNov 04, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsHomicides


ID102605
Title of ArticleMishler joins team responding to hurricane disaster
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionGrant Matthews, Dr. Andre Gvozden, Aaron Mishler
DateNov 04, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsMishler, Aaron, Hurricanes


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


ID102584
Title of ArticleOver 40 residents take part in community tree planting
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionResidents planting trees; Tree equity scores
DateOct 30, 2025
PageA1
SubjectsTrees, City of Goshen


ID102585
Title of ArticleAppeals court affirms judge’s decision in child molesting trial
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionDouglas Jimenez Bernal
DateOct 30, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsTrials


ID102586
Title of ArticleBeyond redistricting
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionISTA building
DateOct 30, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsTaxes, Taxation


ID102550
Title of ArticleYoung professionals event ignites passion
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionLevon Johnson; Josh Sisk; Megan Erwin
DateOct 25, 2025
PageA1, A5
SubjectsGreater Elkhart Young Professionals


ID102536
Title of ArticleTake action, advocates say
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionLisa Koop, Jane Richer, Patty Gorostieta
DateOct 24, 2025
PageA1
SubjectsImmigration Issues, Deportation


ID102537
Title of ArticleCity of Goshen wins inaugural Goldsmith Prize for Innovation
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionGina Leichty
DateOct 24, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsAwards, City of Goshen


ID102532
Title of ArticleCommunity Foundation awards $3.6M in grants
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateOct 23, 2025
PageA1, A5
SubjectsGrants, Elkhart County Community Foundation


ID102500
Title of ArticleRETA OFFERS BUILDING TO DOWNTOWN MINISTRIES
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionJim Dreier, executive director of Downtown Ministries; Brandie Yoder, CEO of RETA; and Vonnie Trumble, Program Officer with the Community Foundation of Elkhart County
DateOct 15, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsRETA Pregnancy Clinic & Family Resources


ID102495
Title of ArticleA coalition for children
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionAileac Deegan adds strand to braid; Velishea Smiley, Lori Harrington speak at celebration
DateOct 14, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsPartnership for Children


ID102487
Title of ArticleElkhart man admits to killing son in August
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionFranklin Elmore Jr.; Cheyenne Elmore
DateOct 10, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsHomicides, Child Abuse


ID102488
Title of ArticleShooter in March ’24 death is sentenced
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMichael Dandridge
DateOct 10, 2025
PageA1
SubjectsHomicides


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


ID102468
Title of ArticlePlan for townhomes too much for some
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionArtist rendering; Townhomes
DateOct 08, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsMiddlebury, IN, Housing


ID102464
Title of Article$2.7M appropriated for multiple bridge projects
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionKyle Wagner speaks to board of commissioners
DateOct 07, 2025
PageA1
SubjectsElkhart County Board of Commissioners, Bridges, Funding


ID102466
Title of ArticleDemocrat Beau Bayh to run for Secretary of State
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionBeau Bayh
DateOct 07, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsPolitical Campaigns


ID102449
Title of ArticleMan accused of infant’s murder may offer insanity defense
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRyan Snyder
DateOct 04, 2025
PageA1, A5
SubjectsHomicides


ID102442
Title of ArticleSimulated zombie outbreak teaches team-building skills
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionKids load Nerf guns; Cosplayer zombies
DateOct 03, 2025
PageA1, A6


ID102443
Title of ArticleMan admits to injuries in revenge shooting
NotesWilliam Pritt IV, William Pritt Jr.
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionEmiliano Garcia Varrios Jr.
DateOct 03, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsShootings


ID102441
Title of ArticleUndercover probe nets drug dealing arrest
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionEarnest Fowler Jr
DateOct 02, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsMethamphetamines, Crime


ID102402
Title of ArticleFormer athletic director faces criminal charges
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMark Engle
DateSep 25, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsFairfield Community Schools, Embezzlement


ID102406
Title of ArticleBull-riding champ talks about pursuing dreams
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMiddlebury Boys & Girls Club member rides mechanical bull; Marcus Mast
DateSep 25, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsMiddlebury, IN


ID102351
Title of ArticleGoshen senior named National Merit Scholarship semifinalist
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionDarin Holsopple, Ezra Tice, David Post
DateSep 19, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsGoshen Community Schools


ID102352
Title of ArticleJanus Motorcycles celebrates 10 years of 250 line
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRyan Roberts, Kyle Norwood
DateSep 19, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsJanus Motorcycles


ID102343
Title of ArticleClass assignment bears fruit
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionWillow Townsend, Rod Robertson; Willow Townsend, Ash-LeeWillow Townsend
DateSep 18, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsTraffic Signals, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA)


ID102344
Title of ArticleTax overhaul could clip 5% from city’s budget
NotesSenate Enrolled Act 1
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRod Roberson; Megan Erwin
DateSep 18, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsProperty Tax Assessments, Property Tax Caps, Income