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Crash in Goshen sends one to hospital, 17-year-old driver cited for failure to yield and drug offenses
ELKHART COUNTY, Ind. --The Elkhart County Sheriff's Office is currently investigating a two-vehicle crash near 17746 C.R. 34 in Goshen, which occurred Thursday, around 7:50 p.m. The report states a 2021 Subaru Forester, driven by a 17-year-old girl from Elkhart, was traveling west on C.R. 34, just west of 17746...
Michiana Crime Stoppers presents Fugitive Friday for July 26, 2024
Michiana Crime Stoppers presents Fugitive Friday for July 26, 2024. If your anonymous tip leads to the arrest of one of these features, you could receive a $300 reward. Toro Franklin is wanted for Attempted Battery By Means of a Deadly Weapon, Unlawful Carrying of a Handgun with a prior felony conviction and Criminal Recklessness Committed with a Deadly Weapon.
Goshen man killed in motorcycle crash on County Road 17
A Goshen man operating a motorcycle was killed in a crash on County Road 17. It happened around 11:45 a.m. on Thursday, July 25, at the intersection with County Road 38. Elkhart County Sheriff’s investigators say a Pontiac G6, driven by a 77-year-old Goshen woman traveling southbound was turning east onto 38, but failed to field to a northbound Harley Davidson, which caused her front end to strike the man on the motorcycle, 67-year-old William Hess.
Split board passes solar farm agreements
GOSHEN — Almost two years after their last vote allowing a solar facility to be built in the southeast corner of Elkhart County, the county commissioners narrowly approved a number of safety and operations agreements. The Elkhart County Board of Commissioners on Monday passed a series of agreements with Savion Energy for the 100-megawatt solar facility the company is building in Benton ...
Ex-Elkhart cop said bosses retaliated after she refused to sign bogus search warrant
An ex-detective for the Elkhart Police Department is suing her former employer and several police officers, accusing them of taking away her livelihood and ruining her reputation after she refused to sign what she believed to be a bogus search warrant. Joy Phillips, who worked for the department for six years, accuses the...
Elkhart Humane Society's "Empty the Shelters" Promotion is Ending Soon!
Maria came by the studio on Friday and brought by Harley "the perfect size" pupperoni & cheese! He was exceptionally sweet and so very friendly. To find your dog or cat soul match and adopt a pet today, head on over to the Elkhart Humane Society's website. Adoptions are $0 Fee until July 31st!
Cleer Vision Installs New High-Capacity Digital Printer
Cleer Vision Tempered Glass, an Airxcel brand, announced the installation of a new high-capacity digital printer at its Elkhart, Indiana, facility. Set to commence production this month, this technological advancement significantly enhances operational capabilities, enabling Cleer Vision Tempered Glass to increase output and more efficiently meet the evolving demands of customers.
Volunteers from across the nation assist in Elkhart storm cleanup
ELKHART, Ind. (WSBT) — All hands are on deck in Elkhart as the city works toward restoration. Elkhart officials say as of right now, 50% of storm damage has been recovered. The Southern Baptist Convention Disaster Relief, a non-profit organization, steps in during crises like this. Across all 50...
Bench trial date on permanent injunction set for Lowry/Lockport/Park lawsuit
CENTREVILLE — Miscommunication between the St. Joseph County courthouse and lawyers in a major local lawsuit led to a new date being set for a key part in the case. On Tuesday, St. Joseph County 45th Circuit Court Judge Paul Stutesman set a Tuesday, Sept. 3 date for a bench trial to determine if a permanent injunction can be issued in a lawsuit filed by Tom Lowry against Lockport and Park townships. Proceedings will begin at 8 a.m. on that day.
TR Library board to present written contract offer to Lockport
THREE RIVERS — The board of the Three Rivers Public Library will officially put a new offer before Lockport Township for a library services contract. On Tuesday, the board voted to extend to the township a written offer of $20,822.18 on its contract for the first year, with an increase of 3 percent every year for three years, with an option to terminate the contract six months prior to the end of the library’s fiscal year in June. There will also be a clause that gives the sides the option to renegotiate after three years.
No injuries reported in Three Rivers house fire
THREE RIVERS — Firefighters were able to quickly put out a fire that occurred in Three Rivers Monday. According to the Three Rivers Fire Department, firefighters were dispatched early Monday morning to a two-story building in the 500 block of North Main Street, where the house showed smoke and fire coming from a first-floor apartment.
Coalition podcast features Goshen College student leaders on Indigenous advocacy
The Coalition to Dismantle the Doctrine of Discovery recently released a new episode of its Spotify podcast series, featuring Goshen College student leaders Arleth Martinez and Manny Villanueva. The episode explores their advocacy journey, faith and dedication to social justice, particularly concerning Indigenous issues. Martinez, a rising senior majoring in...
Sevna Offers Composite Cab Aimed at RV, Fleet Needs
ELKHART, Ind. – Sevna Composite Cabs is proud to announce its new composite cab designed with an intense focus on the needs of fleet operators, upfitters and dealer distributors in the medium duty commercial electric vehicle market, according to a press release. “Automotive lore tells us that customers could...
St. Joseph County Commission on Aging millage returns to voters Aug. 6
THREE RIVERS – A millage renewal request in support of St. Joseph County Commission on Aging has never failed in its 51-year history, and agency officials are optimistic the streak will continue next month. Renewal of three-quarters of a mill will be decided by the county’s 49,799 registered voters during the Aug. 6 primary election. COA director Pam Riley said it would be impossible to overstate how critical the six-year request is to the Three Rivers-based agency. ...
Elkhart Fire Department about halfway done with burning trees, brush
The Elkhart Fire Department has burned approximately 50% of the downed trees and brush collected after last week’s storms. Crews will continue hauling trees and brush until cleanup is complete. Assistance for impacted residents is still available. Residents are encouraged to put their request in at “MyElkhart311” or by...
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