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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


ID102669
Title of ArticleConcord honors fall athletes
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionSome of the Concord High School fall sports award winners. Front row from left: Yurem Castro, Nathan Potter, Lukas Ulfig, Adam Burkert, Jack Yoder, Jaxon Meyer. Row two: Mia Sollars, Viv Casey, Teagan Walters, Jaylin Loza, Evie Mashala, Breeze Valenzuela. Third row: Allison Defreeese, Cam Bolton, Claire Campanello, Shelby Emerick, Mya Pressler.
DateNov 22, 2025
PageC3
SubjectsConcord High School, School Athletics, Awards


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


ID102622
Title of Article‘All of them are gone now’
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRobert Bohyer; B-17 plane; 1st LT Edward C. Unger (P), 2nd LT Richard L. Jacobson (CP), LT John H. Belay (N), LT George W. Y. Moller, Jr. (B). Front row (Left to Right): SGT Walter W. Giffith (FE), SGT Jack K. Boyce (RO), CPL Anthony T. Guercia (BG), CPL Louis Sendek, Jr (WG), CPL Robert A. Bohyer (TG), SGT John B. McBride (WG
DateNov 10, 2025
PageA1, A3
SubjectsWorld War II, World War II Veterans


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


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


ID102520
Title of Article‘No Kings’ draws hundreds of protesters
NotesNo Kings
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionHundreds of protesters in Civic Plaza; Protesters line street; Protesters hold signs; Protesters gather at Civic Plaza; Jim Norton holds antiwar sign
DateOct 21, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsElkhart, IN, Politics and Government


ID102505
Title of ArticleAmazon cuts ribbon on massive warehouse
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionGov. Mike Braun, site leader Bhautik Motiwala and Congressman Rudy Yakym, at center, cut the ribbon on Amazon’s robotic fulfillment center in Elkhart; Gov. Mike Braun speaks at the ribbon-cutting event for the Amazon distribution center Wednesday in Elkhart;
DateOct 16, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsAmazon Robotic Fulfillment Center, Elkhart


ID102493
Title of ArticleJuried competition showcases region’s artists
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionJennifer Abrell talks about the Ken & Kathy Zienty Merit Award winner for Mixed Media called, “Spring Delight” by Jeffrey Barrick of Mishawaka; Brian Byrn (left), director of the Midwest Museum of American Art,
DateOct 11, 2025
PageA1
SubjectsElkhart Juried Regional Exhibition, Midwest Museum of American Art


ID102481
Title of ArticleSpecial officer receives state recognition
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionJoanna King presents Award to James Ballard
DateOct 09, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsGoshen Police Department


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


ID102450
Title of Article$67M obligated toward regional road projects
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionConstruction on railroad overpass
DateOct 04, 2025
PageA1, A5
SubjectsInfrastructure, Construction, Elkhart County, Overpasses


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


ID102437
Title of ArticleFormer Israeli soldier shares family story
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionOmer Karavani, Israeli emissary to the Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley, speaks to the Elkhart Rotary Club about his family’s history at the Matterhorn Restaurant
DateOct 01, 2025
PageA1
SubjectsGaza-Israeli War, Rotary Club, Elkhart, IN


ID102320
Title of ArticleGoshen Council warns of ‘looming crisis’ from SEA 1
NotesSenate Enrolled Act 1
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateSep 13, 2025
PageA4
SubjectsProperty Tax Assessments, Property Tax Caps


ID102322
Title of ArticleThree Elkhart coaches earn Emens award
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateSep 13, 2025
PageC2
SubjectsAwards


ID102284
Title of ArticleLerner celebrates 100 years at annual Volunteer Banquet
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionTherese Geise receives the Centennial Spirit Award for Outstanding Volunteer Leadership from Deen Tuggle, Lerner Theatre’s director of operations; Therese Geise, left, and Dawn Little were honored at the Lerner Theatre’s annual Volunteer Banquet; Mayor Roberson, left, honors volunteer Bufford Skipper at the Lerner Theatre’s annual Volunteer Banquet
DateSep 06, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsLerner Theatre, Volunteer Work


ID102261
Title of ArticleWest on Warren to be featured on America’s Best Restaurants
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionCarrie Boyer
DateAug 30, 2025
PageB1
SubjectsMiddlebury, IN, Restaurants


ID102075
Title of ArticlePolice arrest machetewielding home intruder
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionChristopher Edwards
DateJul 25, 2025
PageA1
SubjectsCrime, Elkhart County Corrections Facility, Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department, City of Goshen


ID102073
Title of ArticleQueen of the diamond
Notes2025 Miss Softball Award
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionDavid Zachary, Addyson Zachary, Ava Zachary, Beth Zachary and Aubrey Zachary; Indiana All-Star teammates
DateJul 24, 2025
PageB1, B2
SubjectsSoftball, Penn High School


ID102065
Title of Article‘Lest we forget’
NotesKincel, William Fred; Spanish-American War veteran
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionEdwardsburg VFW Post 2284; Fred Kincel’s grave
DateJul 22, 2025
PageA1, A3
SubjectsVeterans, Edwardsburg, MI, Cass County, MI


ID102067
Title of ArticleCONSERVATION SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionBrianna Lechlitner, Gus Feiler, Kathleen Cummings and Wally Anglemeyer
DateJul 22, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsNorthWood High School, Purdue University, Ball State University, Scholarships


ID102043
Title of ArticleMerger joins award-winning photographer, branding veteran
NotesMomentum Marketing Consultants and Alonzo Fotography merge
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionChristian Alonzo; Steve Taig
DateJul 12, 2025
PageB1
SubjectsForest River Inc, Leer, Inc., Coachmen Industries Inc., ASA Electronics


ID102044
Title of Article‘It’s God’s plan’
NotesMichael J. Rabold Distinguished Player Award on Friday at the Indiana High School North-South All-Star game;
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionBronson Yoder plays football; Bronson Yoder
DateJul 12, 2025
PageC1
SubjectsNorthWood High School, Football


ID102026
Title of ArticleBristol Homecoming Festival returns
NotesBristol Homecoming Festival
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionFrom left, front are 2024 Miss Bristol Homecoming Queen Marisa Kindel, Noelle Fry, Julia McClimon, Avery Wilson, Kloe Mills, Elizabeth Kantz and 2024 Bristol Homecoming Teen Queen Grace Swartz. Back row, from left, are Keelee King, Jaylin Binkley, Breanna Wormuth, Shalom Boomershine, Ruth Boomershine and Gabbee Kantz
DateJul 09, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsBristol Fruit Hills, Bristol Homecoming, Elkhart County


ID102023
Title of ArticleCrossroads United Way Awards $620,900 in community grants
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateJul 08, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsCrossroads United Way, Lexington House


ID102024
Title of Article‘Respect our flag deserves’
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionSimonton Lake residents and military veterans; military veteran; Damien Dieter; Bob Evans
DateJul 08, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsSimonton Lake, Veterans, Vietnam War Veterans, Flag, American


ID102008
Title of ArticleOn-the-job training
NotesCareerWise Elkhart County
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionTy Zartman receiving award; Jayvion Peoples speaking with Jeffrie Hunter; Journey worker awards rest on a table before being given out to CareerWise graduates
DateJun 28, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsUnited States Department of Labor, Tolson Center for Community Excellence, Horizon Education Alliance


ID101989
Title of ArticleCounty council awards $300,000 in grants to nonprofits
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionChild and Parent Services in Elkhart
DateJun 21, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsCenter for Community Justice, Council On Aging, Child And Parent Services (CAPS), Court-Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)


ID101985
Title of ArticleRV travel show visits Elkhart
NotesBrass Elk Brewing; RV/MH Hall of Fame; RV Technical Institute; Hall of Heroes Super Hero Museum; Discovery Channel; RV There Yet?
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionAllen Stewart gives Patrice McCabe, Kevin McCabe tour; Patrice McCabe, Kevin McCabe drive RV through downtown Elkhart
DateJun 20, 2025
PageA1, A3
SubjectsElkhart County, Roberson, Rod (mayor), Eby Pines, Lerner Theatre


ID101953
Title of ArticleNearly 300 students awarded teaching scholarships
NotesElkhart High School Recipient; Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionIndiana teacher reads
DateJun 13, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsEducation, Education, Higher, Scholarships


ID101956
Title of ArticleEvan Fras is hired by Mishawaka
NotesMishawaka High School
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateJun 13, 2025
PageB2
SubjectsMishawaka, IN, NorthWood High School, Warsaw, IN


ID101929
Title of ArticleEddies’ Overmyer wins a state title
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionZach Overmyer
DateJun 05, 2025
PageB2
SubjectsEdwardsburg, MI, Track and Field


ID101913
Title of ArticleDedicated to success
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMax Malloy; Max Malloy
DateMay 30, 2025
PageB1
SubjectsElkhart High School, Bringle Award


ID101895
Title of ArticleGoshen awards $250K to service organizations
NotesGoshen Board of Works; First Light Mission; Economic Development Corporation of Elkhart County; DGI facade program; Goshen Historical Society; Elkhart Symphony Association; First in Chaplain Crisis Response Team; South Bend-Elkhart Regional Partnership; Mayor Gina Leichty; Community Relations Commission; Goshen City Council
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionGina Leichty
DateMay 24, 2025
PageA5
SubjectsCity of Goshen, Goshen Chamber of Commerce, First Fridays (Goshen), Warsaw Housing Authority


ID101897
Title of ArticleKountry Cabinets opens new showroom, warehouse
Notes3113 Osage St.;
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionBill Dutkowski, Todd Nunemaker, Randall Mast, Greg Shank, Mark Collins, Donna Persing, Cristina Giles, Nikki Lawrence, Megan Riley, Cathy Weaver at ribbon-cutting
DateMay 24, 2025
PageB4
SubjectsCity of Nappanee, Kountry Cabinets, Kountry Wood Products, NuWay Construction


ID101898
Title of ArticleElizabeth Higgins wins Elkhart’s Wolf Award
NotesGrand Valley University
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionElizabeth Higgins
DateMay 24, 2025
PageC1, C2
SubjectsCity of Elkhart, Elkhart High School, Catherine Wolf Award, Elkhart Community Schools


ID101856
Title of ArticleAppreciating Phyllis
NotesPat Roy (first female assistant commissioner for the IHSAA) and Mildred Ball (IHSAA assistant commissioner); Beyond the Game Award
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionTom Kurth, Phyllis Tubbs
DateMay 16, 2025
PageB1
SubjectsIndiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA), Elkhart Community Schools, Elkhart Memorial High School


ID101846
Title of ArticleIn the line of duty
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionTom Shoff speaking while Tony Agostino and Sarah Brown prepare to present awards to Ethan Pasternak and Paul Vandenburg
DateMay 14, 2025
PageA1
SubjectsMatterhorn Conference Center, Martin’s Super Markets, Elkhart Police Department, Roberson, Rod (mayor)


ID101838
Title of ArticleAncon Construction recognized for its efforts
Notescorporate office at 2121 W. Wilden Ave. in Goshen.
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionAncon Construction's new corporate office front and interior
DateMay 10, 2025
PageB1
SubjectsAncon Construction, Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce, Fairbanks Award, Elkhart County


ID101634
Title of ArticleArea programs honored at annual Clean Air Luncheon
NotesSouth Bend Bike Garage; The Tire Rack
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionElkhart at Michiana Area Council of Governments’ (MACOG) 2025 Partners for Clean Air Awards winners
DateApr 19, 2025
SubjectsMichiana Area Council of Governments (MACOG), Partners For Clean Air Awards, Cultivate Food Rescue, City of Nappanee


ID101635
Title of ArticleAward honors Cultivate Food Rescue chief
Notes2025 Hoosier Resilience Hero; Indiana University’s Environmental Resilience Institute
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionJim Conklin
DateApr 19, 2025
PageB1
SubjectsCultivate Food Rescue, Michiana Area Council of Governments (MACOG), Partners For Clean Air Awards, Food Pantries


ID101467
Title of ArticleLong-range renovations under way
NotesJake Field
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionCindy Howard works security booth; Concord High School cafeteria; Concord High School classroom; Concord High School gym; South Side Elementary School cafeteria; Oxbow Elementary School media center
DateApr 09, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsConcord Community Schools, Concord Ox Bow Elementary, Concord South Side Elementary, Renovation


ID101422
Title of ArticleConcord honors winter athletes
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionIvan Blystiv, Will Delio, Noah Culp, Carson Weirich, Drew Trigg, Dawson Baumer, Jordan Watson, Maggie Weldy, Avery McDowell, Halle Ganger, Hayden Casey, Joceyln Jones-Perry, Mia Sollars, Anna Giles
DateApr 02, 2025
PageB2
SubjectsConcord High School, School Athletics, Sports, Awards


ID101381
Title of ArticleSTUDENTS REDEEM THEIR REWARDS
NotesKids Heart Challenge
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionOliver Mueller throws pie at Katie Younghans; students spray Terri Blosser with Silly String; Zion Banford laughs
DateMar 29, 2025
PageA1
SubjectsModel Elementary School, American Heart Association, Elkhart County East Division, Fund Raising


ID101242
Title of ArticleGlobe wins three national broadcasting awards
NotesIntercollegiate Broadcasting System Media Awards
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMembers of the Globe staff pose with their awards
DateMar 22, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsWGCS-FM, Goshen College, Broadcasting, Radio Stations


ID101209
Title of ArticleJust keep running ...
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMorgan Dyer races
DateMar 19, 2025
PageB1, B2
SubjectsCatherine Wolf Award, Track and Field, Elkhart Memorial High School, Indiana State University


ID101145
Title of ArticleA-TRACK-TING ENTHUSIASTS
NotesNappanee Train Show
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionClaywood Event Center; model train; Bruce Muehlberger; Harrison DeVries, Edward Mitchell; Justin Fish, Jackson Fish, Colton Fish, Rick Fish, Hudson Fish
DateMar 18, 2025
PageA1
SubjectsElkhart Model Railroad Club