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| ID | 82755 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | MACOG counties get another $500K from EPA |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Excavators on Sterling St. vacant lot |
| Date | Aug 30, 2022 |
| Page | A1, A6 |
| Subjects | Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. (EPA), Michiana Area Council of Governments (MACOG) |
| ID | 73808 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Census shows many rural counties lost population |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | Aug 13, 2021 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Census, Elkhart County, Population, Elkhart County |
| ID | 73759 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Virus spread surges while many remain unvaccinated |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Map of Indiana counties reflecting risk categories |
| Date | Aug 12, 2021 |
| Page | A1, A6 |
| Subjects | Coronavirus (COVID-19), Vaccinations |
| ID | 73757 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Goshen requiring masks for K-6 teachers and staff |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Map of Indiana counties showing levels of COVID-19 transmission |
| Date | Aug 12, 2021 |
| Page | A1, A6 |
| Subjects | Goshen Community Schools, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Face Masks |
| ID | 73634 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | More Indiana counties join second-highest virus risk group |
| Notes | Delta variant |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Graph of Indiana Counties COVID-19 risk status |
| Date | Jul 30, 2021 |
| Page | A1, A4 |
| Subjects | Coronavirus (COVID-19), Indiana, Illness, Elkhart County |
| ID | 72153 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Indiana watching counties near Michigan for COVID-19 risk |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | Apr 29, 2021 |
| Page | A1, A3 |
| Subjects | Coronavirus (COVID-19), Public Health Issues, Vaccinations |
| ID | 70715 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | United Way launches program to assist working families |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Volunteers |
| Date | Mar 24, 2021 |
| Page | A1, A4 |
| Subjects | United Way of Elkhart, LaGrange and Noble Counties, Volunteer Work, Food Drives, Church Community Services |
| ID | 69368 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Crossroads United Way announces raffle winners |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | Feb 26, 2021 |
| Page | A5 |
| Subjects | United Way of Elkhart, LaGrange and Noble Counties, Donations |
| ID | 68887 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | $862K available to ‘ready’ projects in three counties |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | Feb 18, 2021 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | South Bend-Elkhart Regional Partnership, Funding |
| ID | 70299 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Coat drive yields record donations |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Mona Livingston and volunteers; Donated coats |
| Date | Dec 26, 2020 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | United Way of Elkhart & LaGrange Counties, Donations |
| ID | 70112 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | United Way merger 'a game-changer' |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Maureen Noe |
| Date | Dec 17, 2020 |
| Page | A1, A8 |
| Subjects | United Way of Elkhart, LaGrange and Noble Counties, Acquisitions and Mergers |
| ID | 69044 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Inmates giving back through needlework |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Elkhart County jail inmates; crochet hats |
| Date | Oct 14, 2020 |
| Page | A1, A8 |
| Subjects | Elkhart County Jail, United Way of Elkhart & LaGrange Counties, Donations |
| ID | 68842 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Counties to spray for mosquitoes in EEE fight |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Mosquito |
| Date | Sep 19, 2020 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), Public Health Issues |
| ID | 72243 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Superhero gives back to those who helped his wife through cancer |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Loretta Salchert, Alvaro Marquez, Bill Rieth |
| Date | Aug 22, 2020 |
| Page | A1, A7 |
| Subjects | United Way of Elkhart & LaGrange Counties, Charity Work |
| ID | 67756 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Food drive hopes to stamp out hunger |
| Notes | United Way of Elkhart & Lagrange Counties |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Nonperishable food items |
| Date | May 9, 2020 |
| Page | A1, A3 |
| Subjects | Food Pantries, Donations, Coronavirus (COVID-19) |
| ID | 67518 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | United Way wins $1.5M grant for COVID-19 relief |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | May 7, 2020 |
| Page | A2 |
| Subjects | United Way of Elkhart & LaGrange Counties, Grants, Coronavirus (COVID-19) |
| ID | 67896 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Local nonprofits see surge in demand |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Realty Group Resources |
| Date | April 24, 2020 |
| Page | A1, A6 |
| Subjects | Coronavirus (COVID-19), Public Health Issues, Nonprofit Organizations, United Way of Elkhart & LaGrange Counties |
| ID | 67935 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Donation provides 10,000 face masks to local health workers |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Bill and Kristin Fenech |
| Date | April 15, 2020 |
| Page | A7 |
| Subjects | Coronavirus (COVID-19), United Way of Elkhart & LaGrange Counties, Donations |
| ID | 66223 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | United Way of Elkhart and LaGrange Counties celebrates merger |
| Notes | United Fund of LaGrange County |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | United Way board members; Bill Reith and Mimi Wismer |
| Date | December 7, 2019 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | United Way of Elkhart County, Blue Gate Performing Arts Center |
| ID | 58627 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Counties' plan for $42 million in regional cities |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Date | August 18, 2015 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Regional Cities Initiative, Elkhart County Council, Regional Cities of Northern Indiana, Development, Economic |
| ID | 55350 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Driving change |
| Notes | Commuters |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Illustration of counties sending people to Elkhart County |
| Date | December 17, 2014 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Congregational Church, Economy, Population, Elkhart County, Employment |
| ID | 54508 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | IU studies how Latinos in Elkhart, St. Joseph counties handle discrimination |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of Luis Lozano |
| Date | June 23, 2014 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Hispanic/Latino Community, Indiana University |
| ID | 50480 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | 36 counties are declared disasters |
| Notes | Elk. Co. declared natural disaster area due to drought |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | July 14, 2012 |
| Page | A1, A9 |
| Subjects | Droughts, Weather, United States Department of Agriculture |
| ID | 29525 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Officials from north counties float proposal |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | August 15, 2007 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Taxes, Property, Taxation, Government, Indiana State |
| ID | 25854 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Counties must work together |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | April 27, 2007 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Wal-Mart (Old 20), Elkhart County Redevelopment Commission, Government, Elkhart County, Northwest Gateway Area |
| ID | 19453 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Counties working together to widen County Road 6 |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | June 28, 2006 |
| Page | A5 |
| Subjects | County Road 6, Roads, Elkhart County, Government, Elkhart County |
| ID | 14853 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Chocola: Don't split counties |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of Chocola |
| Date | November 18, 2005 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Daylight-Saving Time, Chocola, Chris |
| ID | 14814 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Breakup wouldn't end counties' relationship |
| Notes | opinion piece |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of Yoder |
| Date | November 11, 2005 |
| Page | A4 |
| Subjects | Daylight-Saving Time, Yoder, Mike, Elkhart County Commissioners |
| ID | 14735 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Counties tied by business |
| Notes | editorial |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | November 3, 2005 |
| Page | A4 |
| Subjects | Daylight-Saving Time |
| ID | 14319 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Nineteen counties want to discuss time |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | September 17, 2005 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Daylight-Saving Time |
| ID | 14106 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Region is beyond four counties |
| Notes | opinion piece |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | August 23, 2005 |
| Page | A4 |
| Subjects | Daylight-Saving Time, Yoder, Mike, Elkhart County Commissioners |
| ID | 13874 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Time zone debate thrown to counties |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | July 19, 2005 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Daylight-Saving Time |
| ID | 9863 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Indiana counties' nonattainment status in question |
| Notes | Indiana Department of Environmental Management (Air Quality envelope) |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | September 2, 2004 |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Pollution, Air, Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM), Environmental Conservation Issues |
| ID | 9367 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Elkhart, St. Joseph counties on dirty list |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | June 30, 2004 |
| Page | C1 |
| Subjects | Pollution, Air, Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) |
| ID | 6769 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | EPA: Elkhart, St. Joe counties not meeting ozone standards |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | December 5, 2003 |
| Page | A7 |
| Subjects | Pollution, Air, Environmental Conservation Issues |
| ID | 4227 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Counties want to keep tax 'mistake' |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | March 19, 2003 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Taxation |
| ID | 2075 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Citizens' peace group aims to promote tolerance, diversity |
| Notes | United Counties for Promoting Equality Among Citizens Everywhere |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | June 20, 2002 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | UC4PEACE, Peace Issues, Racial Diversity |
| ID | 2066 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Tribe claims ownership of several counties |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Indiana History File |
| Date | June 18, 2002 |
| Page | A5 |
| Subjects | Miceli, Sister Virginia |
| ID | 3652 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Cassopolis hotel plan approved |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | July 3, 2001 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Counties, Name Origins, Hotels, Development, Commercial |
| ID | 88291 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Right divide?: Chris Chocola: He'll run again even if counties split in changes |
| Notes | Redistricting envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Mar 30, 2001 |
| Page | A1, A11 |
| Subjects | Redistricting, Chocola, Chris, Politicians, Politics and Government |
| ID | 1626 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Plans may ease traveling in counties |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | map of area |
| Date | August 3, 2000 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Cleveland Little League |
| ID | 18222 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Counties get on same page for C.R. 17/U.S. 12 link |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | November 8, 1996 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | County Road 17, Government, Elkhart County, Roads, Elkhart County, U.S. Road 12, MI |
| ID | 80592 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Best coaching YMCA's best |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Charles "Chuck" F. Best |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Jul 17, 1993 |
| Subjects | Best, Charles F., YMCA, Sports, United Way of Elkhart County (2021-Merged to United Way of Elkhart & LaGrange Counties) |
| ID | 18765 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Counties along Indian Toll Road will share $29,601 tourism grant. |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | August 10, 1992 |
| Page | B5 |
| Subjects | Elkhart County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Tourism |
| ID | 18758 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Toll Roads counties seek united voice. |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | August 13, 1991 |
| Page | 3 Bus. Rep. |
| Subjects | Elkhart County Community Foundation |
| ID | 19340 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | And the two shall be one, Elkhart, St. Joseph counties share one common economy |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | November 6, 1990 |
| Page | 3 |
| Subjects | Economy |
| ID | 93041 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Judge selects four potential counties for Matheney trial |
| Notes | Matheney, Alan L. envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Jan 11, 1990 |
| Page | B5 |
| Subjects | Matheney, Alan L., Bianco, Lisa M., Homicides, Courts |
| ID | 80597 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Update: Y picks director |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Feb 28, 1989 |
| Subjects | Best, Charles F., YMCA, United Way of Elkhart County (2021-Merged to United Way of Elkhart & LaGrange Counties) |
| ID | 10681 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Best -- a motivator first at YMCA, now at UW |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Charles "Chuck" F. Best |
| Date | January 21, 1989 |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Page | A4 |
| Subjects | Best, Charles F., YMCA, United Way of Elkhart County (2021-Merged to United Way of Elkhart & LaGrange Counties), United Way of Elkhart & LaGrange Counties |
| ID | 80593 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Best will get United Way job |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Charles F. Best |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Oct 06, 1988 |
| Subjects | Best, Charles F., United Way of Elkhart County (2021-Merged to United Way of Elkhart & LaGrange Counties), YMCA |