Local History

Search Our Archive


Format: M/D/YYYY

Format: M/D/YYYY



Showing
of 205 results for Elkhart Civic Plaza.

ID86505
Title of ArticleHonoring King’s legacy
NotesMartin Luther King Jr.
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMarchers travel from the Elkhart Civic Plaza to Community Baptist Church as part of the commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. Elkhart Black Expo’s Martin Luther King Jr. celebration draws a full crowd at Community Missionary Baptist Church in Elkhart on Monday. A large group gathers to watch a wreath-laying ceremony at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Washington on Monday.
DateJan 17, 2023
PageA1, A6
SubjectsElkhart Black Expo, Elkhart Civic Plaza, Community Missionary Baptist Church


ID86317
Title of ArticleIndiana Black Expo chapter hosts MLK celebration
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionTiffany Curry
DateJan 10, 2023
PageA3
SubjectsIndiana Black Expo, Elkhart Public Library, Elkhart Civic Plaza, Community Missionary Baptist Church


ID84628
Title of ArticleCelebrating the Decios
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRex Martin and Tuck Langland with sculpture of Art and Pat Decio
DateOct 20, 2022
PageA1
SubjectsDecio, Arthur J., Decio, Patricia, Philanthropists, Elkhart Civic Plaza


ID81470
Title of ArticleCouncil approves downtown Main Street repairs
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateJul 13, 2022
PageA1
SubjectsElkhart Civic Plaza, Renovation, Downtown Elkhart


ID70372
Title of ArticleTime capsule nearly forgotten
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionElkhart Civic Plaza
DateJan 02, 2021
PageA1, A6
SubjectsElkhart Truth, Elkhart Civic Plaza, Time Capsules


ID69692
Title of ArticleRibbon clipped on Central Park
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRod Roberson and city staff; Central Park, Elkhart; park visitors
DateDec 12, 2020
PageA1, A7
SubjectsCentral Park - Elkhart, Elkhart Civic Plaza, Elkhart River District Revitalization Plan


ID68754
Title of Article'Heart Beat' music fest planned
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionLaLaesha Black, Arvis Dawson, Esleen Fultz, and Julia James
DateSep 18, 2020
PageA1, A2
SubjectsHeart City Health Center, Elkhart Civic Plaza, Music


ID67736
Title of Article'Stop the hate'
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMayor Rod Roberson
DateJune 2, 2020
PageB1, B6
SubjectsElkhart Civic Plaza, Demonstrations, Race Relations


ID67732
Title of ArticleProtesters, local officials unite
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionWayne Hubbard, Curbiee Coleman and rally participants
DateJune 2, 2020
PageA1, A6
SubjectsElkhart Civic Plaza, Demonstrations, Race Relations


ID66450
Title of ArticleAnnual walk honors King
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMarchers; MLK Community Youth Choir; Angie Torain; Rod Roberson
DateJanuary 21, 2020
PageA1, A5
SubjectsKing, Martin Luther, Jr., Elkhart Civic Plaza, Elkhart Black Expo, Roberson, Rod (Mayor)


ID65895
Title of ArticleCity focuses on domestic violence
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionTim Neese and Susan Tybon
DateOctober 1, 2019
PageA1, A2
SubjectsDomestic Violence, Elkhart Civic Plaza


ID66722
Title of ArticleBomb squad defuses concerns about package
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRobotic bomb defuser
DateAugust 17, 2019
PageA3
SubjectsElkhart Civic Plaza, Elkhart Police Department, Bomb Threats


ID66624
Title of ArticleNew location, free admission for EnviroFest
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionEnviroFest guests
DateJuly 31, 2019
PageA3
SubjectsEnviroFest, Central Park - Elkhart, Elkhart Environmental Center, Elkhart Civic Plaza


ID65724
Title of ArticleNew designs revealed for Elkhart Central Plaza
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionCommunity members; Central Park design; Community members
DateJuly 10, 2019
PageA1, A2
SubjectsElkhart Civic Plaza, Central Park - Elkhart


ID65442
Title of ArticleEvent seeks to boost local bikers
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionDustin New, Jeremiah Cox; Donna Wegmann
DateMay 18, 2019
PageA1, A2
SubjectsBike Night, Elkhart Civic Plaza


ID65624
Title of ArticleRedevelopment commission moves forward with Civic Plaza plans
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionCentral Park rendering
DateMarch 14, 2019
PageA1, A3
SubjectsElkhart Public Library, Central Plaza, Elkhart Civic Plaza, Central Park - Elkhart


ID65118
Title of Article'Little Shop of Horrors' coming to Elkhart Civic
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionCast members; Cast members
DateFebruary 14, 2019
PageA6
SubjectsElkhart Civic Plaza, Bristol Opera House, Little Shop of Horrors


ID65030
Title of ArticleYouth focus of MLK Day event
NotesRobert Taylor, Arvis Dawson, Amy Riley-Gilbert, Charles Riley-Gilbert
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMartin Luther King Jr. Day marchers; Community Missionary Baptist Church attendees; Marchers say a prayer; Robert Taylor, Arvis Dawson, Amy Riley-Gilbert, Charles Riley-Gilbert
DateJanuary 22, 2019
PageA1, A6
SubjectsKing, Martin Luther, Jr., Elkhart Civic Plaza, Elkhart Black Expo, Community Missionary Baptist Church


ID65007
Title of ArticlePlanners unveil Civic Plaza, park plan
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionDan Liggett, Kevin Sweetland, and Kevin Osburn
DateJanuary 16, 2019
PageA1, A2
SubjectsElkhart Civic Plaza, Lerner Theatre, Rundell Ernstberger Associates


ID64987
Title of Article'The Ransom of Miss Elverna Dower' on tap at Elkhart Civic
NotesDaniel Elizalde, Joryn Yoder, Reese Bengtsson; Joryn Yoder, Dottie Hicks, Ethan Nichols
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionDaniel Elizalde, Joryn Yoder, Reese Bengtsson; Joryn Yoder, Dottie Hicks, Ethan Nichols
DateJanuary 10, 2019
PageA6
SubjectsElkhart Civic Plaza, Bristol Opera House


ID64630
Title of ArticleCivic Plaza's future looks green
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionREA President Kevin Osburn
DateNovember 2, 2018
PageA1, A8
SubjectsElkhart Civic Plaza, Rundell Ernstberger Associates, Lerner Theatre


ID64625
Title of ArticleElkhart Civic Theatre brings campy musical 'Disaster!' to the Bristol Opera House stage
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionJohn Shoup, Zach Rivers, and Bethany Salvador; Clarence Hogan, Rachel Raska Selle, and Mimi Bell
DateNovember 1, 2018
PageB5
SubjectsElkhart Civic Plaza, Bristol Opera House


ID64052
Title of ArticleFourth of July fun
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionCrowd gathered for fireworks show; Bernard Nowak, Grace Oldsen dancing; Mickell Graham, Anthony Griffin light "snakes" fireworks
DateJuly 4, 2018
PageA1
SubjectsIndependence Day, Elkhart Civic Plaza


ID63971
Title of ArticleBicycle-sharing program launches
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionLimeBikes at Elkhart Civic Plaza; Chamber of Commerce President Levon Johnson, LimeBike Lead Nathan Hasse, Mayor Tim Neese
DateJune 14, 2018
PageA1, A2
SubjectsLimestone, Elkhart County


ID63962
Title of ArticleTowering statue ends exhibition in Elkhart
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionJessica Petty; Eli Slifer; 'God Bless America' giant statue
DateJune 12, 2018
PageA1, A8
SubjectsSeward Johnson Sculptures, Elkhart Civic Plaza


ID63577
Title of ArticlePeace Parade joins Poor People's Campaign in Elkhart
NotesPalm Sunday Peace Parade
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
Picture CaptionJason Shenk of the Poor People's Campaign speaks to crowd; People at the Elkhart Civic Plaza; Parade participant holding sign; Parade participants head to Civic Plaza; Participants cheering; Palm Sund
DateMarch 26, 2018
PageA1, A8
SubjectsPeople’s Outfitting Co., Parades


ID63170
Title of ArticleElkhart Civic Theatre hits halfway mark in renovation fundraising
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
Picture CaptionElkhart Civic Theatre Board President Erin Bantz, Executive Director Dave Dufour view floorplan
DateJanuary 15, 2018
PageA1, A2
SubjectsElkhart Civic Plaza, Renovation, Fund Raising


ID62319
Title of ArticleConnecting cops and community
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
Picture CaptionIsaiah Garcia; Dayshia Gamez, Det. Mike Janis, Elkhart Civic Plaza, Aaliyah White
DateAugust 3, 2017
PageA1, A8
SubjectsElkhart Police Department, Community Relations, A Night Out Against Crime


ID61882
Title of ArticleComedy on tap for Elkhart Civic Theatre
NotesMoon Over Buffalo
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
Picture CaptionTim Yoder, Stacey Nickel, Brock Butler, Amberly Nichols, and Brent graber
DateMay 15, 2017
PageA3
SubjectsElkhart Civic Plaza


ID60296
Title of ArticleElkhart arts programs receive grants
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
DateJuly 11, 2016
PageA3
SubjectsElkhart Civic Plaza, Elkhart County Symphony Orchestra, Grants


ID60297
Title of ArticleElkhart Civic will produce winning play in theater contest
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
DateJuly 11, 2016
PageA3
SubjectsElkhart Civic Plaza, Bristol Opera House


ID59222
Title of ArticleHelping hands
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
Picture CaptionAnna Bailey; Ellie Schauer
DateDecember 20, 2015
PageA3
SubjectsGirl Scouts, Elkhart Civic Plaza, Volunteer Work


ID55656
Title of ArticleCommission approves downtown plan
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
DateFebruary 18, 2015
PageA3
SubjectsElkhart Public Works and Utilities Department, Tax Incremental Financing (TIF) Districts, Downtown Elkhart, Elkhart Civic Plaza


ID55303
Title of ArticleDozens gather to stop the violence
NotesStop the Violence; March for Justice
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
Picture CaptionSign on sidewalk with pic of Andrew Jabez Fentress
DateDecember 7, 2014
PageA1, A2
SubjectsTolson Center, Downtown Elkhart, Elkhart Civic Plaza


ID55006
Title of ArticleStructural problems keeping fountain dry
NotesFountain condition
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
Picture CaptionElkhart Civic Plaza fountain
DateSeptember 27, 2014
PageA1
SubjectsCivic Nu-comers, Downtown Elkhart


ID54857
Title of ArticleDowntown heart statue fetes leaders
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionCarol McDowell Loshbough speaks at ceremony
DateAugust 21, 2014
PageA3
SubjectsHeartfelt Hospitality USA, Downtown Elkhart, Elkhart Civic Plaza


ID54706
Title of ArticleCivic Theatre hosts Gatsby-style event
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateJuly 31, 2014
PageA3
SubjectsElkhart Civic Plaza, Bristol Opera House, Ruthmere


ID53898
Title of ArticleFilm fest founder will teach an improv class
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captionphoto of Hardy
DateMarch 20, 2014
PageD1, D3
SubjectsElkhart Civic Plaza, Hardy, Jessica


ID53263
Title of ArticleHomeless join in Box City event
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm – Reference Desk
Picture Captionphoto of Scott Main & Tom Nowaczyk
DateNovember 24, 2013
PageA1, A10
SubjectsBox City, Homelessness, Elkhart Civic Plaza


ID53254
Title of ArticleBox city raises awareness about area homelessness
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm – Reference Desk
Picture Captionphoto of Kevin Wogoman
DateNovember 21, 2013
PageA3
SubjectsBox City, Homelessness, Elkhart Civic Plaza


ID52596
Title of ArticleElkhart's Civic Plaza could be in line for some upgrades
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm – Reference Desk
Picture Captionphoto of Plaza
DateAugust 14, 2013
PageA1, A2
SubjectsElkhart Civic Plaza, Government, Elkhart City, Elkhart Redevelopment Commission


ID52323
Title of ArticleElkhart Civic Theatre wins at national competition
NotesAwards given at Amer. Assoc. of Community Theatre Nat'l Festival
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm – Reference Desk
DateJune 27, 2013
PageD1
SubjectsElkhart Civic Plaza


ID52256
Title of Article2 weeks. 30 students. 1 musical production
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm – Reference Desk
Picture Captionphotos of Sydney Cox & Carly Norwood
DateJune 18, 2013
PageC1
SubjectsElkhart Civic Plaza, Bristol Opera House


ID51860
Title of ArticleCivic Theatre preps for national competition
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm – Reference Desk
Picture Captionphoto of Kaitrin Higbee & Tony Venable
DateApril 29, 2013
PageA3, A5
SubjectsElkhart Civic Plaza


ID51704
Title of ArticleCivic Theatre honored
NotesWinner of six awards at Indiana Community Theatre Assoc. annual festival on Mar. 24th
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm – Reference Desk
DateApril 1, 2013
PageA1, A2
SubjectsElkhart Civic Plaza


ID51050
Title of ArticleBox City raises awareness of homeless
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captionphoto of Kevin Wogoman
DateNovember 18, 2012
PageA3
SubjectsBox City, Homelessness, Elkhart Civic Plaza


ID50328
Title of ArticleFormer ECT actress, Disney Channel star to lead workshops
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captionphoto of Whitby and co-star
DateJune 14, 2012
PageD3
SubjectsElkhart Civic Plaza, Whitby, Audrey


ID49727
Title of ArticleElkhart native brings comedy event to ECT
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateJanuary 26, 2012
PageD1
SubjectsElkhart Civic Plaza, Hardy, Jessica


ID49453
Title of ArticleBox City returns to civic plaza today
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captionphoto of Dorothy Carter
DateNovember 18, 2011
PageA3
SubjectsBox City, Homelessness, Elkhart Civic Plaza


ID49037
Title of ArticleElkhart Civic Theatre marks its 50th year at Bristol Opera House
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captionphoto of Bristol Opera House
DateSeptember 8, 2011
PageD1, D6
SubjectsElkhart Civic Plaza, Bristol Opera House, Bristol, IN