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ID101233
Title of ArticleNew Goodwill campus opens in old mall
Notes154 W. Hively Ave., Elkhart
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionGoodwill Industries; Goodwill Mission Services; Debie Coble, City and business leaders
DateMar 21, 2025
PageA1, A5
SubjectsGoodwill Industries, Pierre Moran Mall, City of Elkhart, Heart City Health Center


ID101035
Title of ArticleProjects aim to transform city
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionConstruction workers starting to remove part of the road on Benham Avenue underpass; 515 East project illustration; Woodland Crossing project illustration
DateMar 12, 2025
PageA1, A5
SubjectsAspire Elkhart, Affordable Housing, City of Elkhart, Infrastructure


ID100996
Title of ArticleAll about Elkhart
NotesBusiness View Magazine; How the RV Capital is Reinventing Small-City Living
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateMar 08, 2025
PageB1
SubjectsRoberson, Rod (mayor), Magazines, City of Elkhart, Recreational Vehicle Industry


ID100914
Title of ArticleDownpour of projects
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMayor Rod Roberson speaking; Tory Irwin speaking; Picture of Benham Avenue project
DateMar 05, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsCity of Elkhart, Infrastructure, Aspire Elkhart, Elkhart Public Works and Utilities Department


ID100890
Title of ArticleBenham Avenue street closures to begin next week
NotesDLZ Engineering; HRP Construction.
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption3rd Street/Benham Avenue underpass; map of detour routes
DateMar 01, 2025
PageA1, A3
SubjectsBenham Avenue, Aspire Elkhart, Infrastructure, City of Elkhart


ID100605
Title of ArticleFROSTY FIVE RUNNERS BRAVE THE COLD
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captionstart of the Frosty Five Run
DateFeb 11, 2025
PageA1
SubjectsStudebaker Park, City of Elkhart - Parks & Recreation Department, Running


ID100216
Title of ArticleCity chief of staff Tracy announces retirement
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionBradley Tracy; Megan Erwin
DateJan 16, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsCity of Elkhart


ID100130
Title of ArticleTolson Center celebrates one year since reopening
Notes1320 Benham Ave., Elkhart; Program Innovation Award
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionThe Tolson Center for Community Excellence; Brenna Allen; LaTonya King, Rod Roberson, Brenna Allen, Dwight Fish, Brent Curry posing with Program Innovation Award
DateDec 26, 2024
PageA1, A4
SubjectsTolson Center for Community Excellence, Accelerate Indiana Municipalities (AIM), City of Elkhart


ID100045
Title of ArticleForest River announces 160 layoffs at year-end
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionForest River sign
DateDec 18, 2024
PageA1
SubjectsForest River Inc., Layoffs and Closings, City of Elkhart, Bristol, IN


ID99380
Title of ArticleAmtrak launches new Chicago-to-Miami route
NotesRoute has stop at Elkhart
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captionpassenger train
DateNov 23, 2024
Page28; TRAVEL E-edition EXTRA
SubjectsAmtrak, Trains, City of Elkhart, Railroads


ID100200
Title of ArticleCity spokeswoman loses job over TikTok posts
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionCorinne Straight
DateNov 20, 2024
PageA3
SubjectsCity of Elkhart


ID100199
Title of ArticleKlan flyers urge immigrants to leave
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captionanti-immigrant Klan flyer
DateNov 20, 2024
PageA1, A3
SubjectsKu Klux Klan, City of Goshen, City of Elkhart, Undocumented Immigrants


ID99285
Title of ArticleParks department honored for innovative kayak program
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionThe City of Elkhart Parks & Recreation has been awarded the Indiana Park & Recreation Association’s prestigious “Award of Excellence for Innovative Program'
DateNov 16, 2024
PageD1
SubjectsElkhart City Office of Parks and Cultural Resources, Awards


ID98893
Title of ArticleVoyant breaks ground on expansion
Notes1919 Superior St., Elkhart
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRod Roberson, Cody Risner, Ron Lane, Levon Johnson at groundbreaking
DateOct 05, 2024
PageA1, A5
SubjectsVoyant Beauty, City of Elkhart, Expansions


ID98879
Title of ArticleMore than a building
Notesold Sears building off Hively Avenue
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionCity council members, Ancon construction representatives, Heart City Health leaders, Mayor Rod Roberson break ground; artist’s rendering of the interior of a new medical center
DateOct 02, 2024
PageA1, A5
SubjectsHeart City Health Center, Goodwill Industries, City of Elkhart, Hively Avenue


ID100114
Title of ArticleArea unemployment ticks higher in July
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateAug 21, 2024
PageA3
SubjectsIndiana Department of Workforce Development, Unemployment Rates, City of Elkhart, City of Goshen


ID98186
Title of ArticleIndiana Black Expo expands training program
NotesIndiana Black Expo; Black Business Training Institute (BBTI)
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateAug 10, 2024
PageB1, B4
SubjectsMichiana Black Business Training Institute, Elkhart Black Expo, City of Elkhart, Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce


ID98183
Title of ArticleA VISION FOR BENHAM
NotesUniversity of Notre Dame School of Architecture
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionElkhart residents look at plans; Levon Johnson speaks; Mike Huber speaks; artist’s sketch
DateAug 10, 2024
PageA1, A3
SubjectsBenham Neighborhood Initiative, Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce, City of Elkhart, Benham West Urban Renewal Area


ID98126
Title of ArticlePlanners unveil vision for Benham area
NotesUniversity of Notre Dame School of Architecture
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionLevon Johnson
DateAug 07, 2024
PageA1, A3
SubjectsBenham Neighborhood Initiative, Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce, City of Elkhart, Aspire Elkhart


ID97079
Title of ArticleRolling into summer fun
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionJamison Czarnecki, guests cutting ribbon; Elkhart residents skate at roller rink
DateJun 22, 2024
PageA1, A3
SubjectsNIBCO Water & Ice Park, City of Elkhart - Parks & Recreation Department, Rollerskating


ID97016
Title of ArticleWrongful death lawsuit against city in 2017 crash goes to trial
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionA memorial on Beardsley and Cassopolis Streets
DateJun 11, 2024
PageA1, A6
SubjectsCity of Elkhart, Sidewalks, Trials, Smith, Dolly


ID96938
Title of ArticleCity on the Rise
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRod Roberson gives State of the City address
DateMay 25, 2024
PageA1, A6
SubjectsState of the City, City of Elkhart, Roberson, Rod (mayor)


ID96901
Title of ArticleHotel Elkhart wins state’s top restoration prize
Notes500 Main LLC; 2024 Cook Cup for Outstanding Restoration
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionHotel Elkhart; residents tour hotel suite
DateMay 22, 2024
PageA1, A3
SubjectsHotel Elkhart, Restoration, City of Elkhart


ID94734
Title of ArticleCity to pay $11.7M for wrongful conviction
NotesAndrew Royer; Helen Sailor
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionAndrew Royer with parents, Michael and Jeannie Pennington
DateDec 23, 2023
PageA1, A6
SubjectsHomicides, City of Elkhart, Indiana Court of Appeals


ID93879
Title of ArticleTruma 'adopts' High Dive Park
NotesAdopt-A-Park Program; Truma North America
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionTruma employees at High Dive Park
DateNov 10, 2023
PageA1, A6
SubjectsCity of Elkhart - Parks & Recreation Department, High Dive Park


ID93017
Title of ArticleSoccer complex renamed Apan Fields
NotesApan, Mexico
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionCity officials from Elkhart and Apan, Mexico; Apan Mayor María Guadalupe Muñoz Romero; Sign marking new name
DateSep 30, 2023
PageA1, A6
SubjectsCity of Elkhart, Studebaker Park, Soccer


ID92716
Title of ArticleMayor: Moves draw $132M in new investment to city
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMayor Rod Roberson
DateSep 15, 2023
PageA1, A3
SubjectsCity of Elkhart, Housing, Concord Mall, Roberson, Rod (mayor)


ID92067
Title of ArticleCity issues boil-water order for downtown
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateAug 23, 2023
PageA1, A5
SubjectsCity of Elkhart, Downtown Elkhart, Water Quality


ID91725
Title of ArticlePart of a much larger project
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionA sewer inspection project has closed Indiana Avenue between Oakland and Franklin, the first step in a massive overhaul undertaken by the city.
DateAug 15, 2023
PageA1
SubjectsCity of Elkhart, Sewer System, Indiana Avenue


ID91400
Title of ArticleNeighborhoods ripe for investment
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionElkhart residents share ideas for how to improve the south-central neighborhood during a community listening session on Thursday at Roosevelt STEAM Academy.
DateAug 05, 2023
PageA1, A6
SubjectsSouth Central Elkhart, Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce, Notre Dame University, City of Elkhart


ID91263
Title of ArticleSouth Central area focus of listening sessions
NotesThrive Plan
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionLevon Johnson
DateAug 02, 2023
PageA1, A6
SubjectsGreater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce, Notre Dame University, City of Elkhart


ID90907
Title of ArticleJune trial set in pedestrian death lawsuit
NotesDolly Smith, Courtney Smith, Shawn Wolcott, Allison Mikel Smith, Bradley Smith
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateJul 20, 2023
PageA1, A5
SubjectsCity of Elkhart, Traffic Accidents, Lawsuits


ID90777
Title of ArticleCouncil to consider homeless camping ban
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionHomeless person sleeping on bench; Group of homeless people
DateJul 19, 2023
PageA1, A6
SubjectsHomelessness, City of Elkhart, Social Welfare Programs


ID90593
Title of ArticleEast Elkhart site eyed for 252-unit apartment complex
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionDeveloper James Randolph presented Elkhart City Council with examples of what the Crossroads 41 apartment complex could look like; site plan for Crossroads 41 apartment complex
DateJul 08, 2023
PageA1, A6
SubjectsHousing, City of Elkhart


ID90363
Title of ArticleCity unveils electric charging stations
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionHybrid cars test new charging stations; City officials celebrate at ribbon-cutting ceremony
DateJun 29, 2023
PageA1, A6
SubjectsNIBCO Water & Ice Park, Vehicles, Electric, City of Elkhart


ID88633
Title of ArticleA 'Transformative opportunity'
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionResidents viewing designs for a proposed amphitheater for downtown Elkhart; Rendering of proposed downtown amphitheater
DateApr 26, 2023
PageA1, A5
SubjectsCity of Elkhart, Downtown Elkhart, Construction


ID88622
Title of ArticleCity officials eye project for ‘transformative’ amphitheater
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMayor Rod Roberson and Lerner Theatre executive director Michelle Frank offer preliminary details about a proposed amphitheater project downtown during a news conference Monday at the City Hall.
DateApr 25, 2023
PageA1, A5
SubjectsDowntown Elkhart, City of Elkhart, Construction


ID88514
Title of ArticleCity receives Clean Air honor for trail
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRiver Greenway Trail; Rod Roberson and James Turnwald
DateApr 20, 2023
PageA1, A5
SubjectsCity of Elkhart, Michiana Area Council of Governments (MACOG), Parks


ID86583
Title of ArticleBristol Street residents learn about widening project
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionResidents of Bristol Street look at designs for plans to widen the thoroughfare from two to three lanes at a public forum Thursday held at Hillcrest United Methodist Church.
DateJan 21, 2023
PageA1
SubjectsBristol Street, City of Elkhart


ID86409
Title of ArticlePublic forum to focus on Bristol Street widening
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionTraffic light at Bristol St. and Jeanwood Dr.
DateJan 13, 2023
PageA1
SubjectsCity of Elkhart, Bristol Street, Construction


ID86345
Title of Article2023 Primary Election Candidates
NotesBristol, IN, Middlebury Township, Millersburg, IN, Wakarusa, IN
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateJan 11, 2023
PageA3
SubjectsElections, City of Elkhart, City of Goshen, Nappanee, IN


ID86261
Title of Article2023 Primary Election Candidates
NotesMiddlebury Township; Bristol, IN; Millersburg, IN; Wakarusa, IN
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateJan 07, 2023
PageA3
SubjectsElections, City of Elkhart, City of Goshen, Nappanee, IN


ID85210
Title of ArticleFrozen turkeys given out to hundreds in need
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionVolunteers unpackage frozen turkeys to hand out to families in need; Dana Donald, with the city of Elkhart, counts households per car; frozen turkeys
DateNov 22, 2022
PageA1, A6
SubjectsFood Bank of Northern Indiana, River of Life Christian Center, Donations


ID84675
Title of ArticleCity hires four new hires; commends four
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionFrom left are Police Chief Kris Seymore, new hires Max Chaffee, Dexter Harris, Stephen Engles and Megan Bortner, and Mayor Rod Roberson.
DateOct 25, 2022
PageA6
SubjectsElkhart Police Department, City of Elkhart


ID83918
Title of ArticleElkhart to celebrate first-ever Hispanic Heritage Festival
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateSep 30, 2022
PageA2
SubjectsHispanic Heritage Festival, City of Elkhart, Elkhart Sister Cities Association


ID83419
Title of ArticleCity launches cemetery locator website
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRice Cemetery
DateSep 21, 2022
PageA1, A3
SubjectsCity of Elkhart, Cemeteries


ID82851
Title of ArticlePanel to further review firearm ban at city hall
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionA proposal to ban firearms from Elkhart City Hall is on hold.
DateSep 02, 2022
PageA1, A5
SubjectsCity of Elkhart, Elkhart Municipal Building, Guns


ID81730
Title of ArticleINOVA Federal partners to provide community vegetable garden
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionWorkers in the community garden
DateJul 20, 2022
PageA4
SubjectsINOVA Federal Credit Union, City of Elkhart, Gardens


ID81471
Title of ArticleCity first to convert all 3,000 streetlights to LED
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateJul 13, 2022
PageA1, A5
SubjectsStreetlights, Indiana Michigan Power (I & M), City of Elkhart


ID80195
Title of ArticleElkhart Mayor delivers third State of the City address
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMayor Rod Roberson
DateMay 18, 2022
PageA1, A2
SubjectsRoberson, Rod (mayor), State of the City, City of Elkhart


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