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ELKHART — Oscar H. Sheets died in November, at the height of the coronavirus pandemic, a scourge that has now claimed its 500th victim in Elkhart County, according to the Indiana State Department of Health.
MIDDLEBURY — Hayrides, s'mores and a weinie roast are part of Middlebury's upcoming Hometown Harvest celebration.
ELKHART — A Middlebury man who was found unconscious in his home likely died from accidental asphyxiation, the prosecutor’s office says.
MIDDLEBURY — Indiana economist Morton Marcus offered an analysis of new census data for a group of Democrats who met Sunday, noting Middlebury’s significant population growth in recent decades.
GOSHEN — A Mishawaka woman was arrested after a high-speed police chase involving four motorcycles.
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MIDDLEBURY — Two more school districts have decided to require masks inside their buildings following state rules encouraging local officials to adopt such requirements.
MIDDLEBURY — Feathered Friends will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 17, at Riverbend Park, 511 East Warren St.
GOSHEN — A Middlebury man charged with child sex crimes has asked for a mental evaluation ahead of trial.
MIDDLEBURY — This year’s annual Riverfest in Middlebury celebrated the 40th year of the park and its creators.
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MIDDLEBURY — A vacant church with roots nearly as old as the community itself burned to the ground in an overnight fire Tuesday.
MIDDLEBURY — Movie in the Park returns next week after an extended break due to COVID-19 and scheduling difficulties.
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SHIPSHEWANA — Marcus Mast has his eyes on the prize as he prepares to compete in the Professional Bull Riders competition.
MIDDLEBURY — A concrete mixing company faces proposed fines of $14,000 for safety violations found after a worker’s death.
MIDDLEBURY — IGT Indiana, the integrated services provider to the Hoosier Lottery, has donated approximately $15,000 worth of technology and equipment to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Elkhart County in Middlebury.
MIDDLEBURY — One of Middlebury’s most used parks is turning 40 this year, and to celebrate the anniversary, the Parks and Recreation Department is asking for volunteers to help “Refresh Riverbend.”
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GOSHEN — A Middlebury manufacturer of accessible transportation can expand after a vote by the Elkhart County Redevelopment Commission Thursday.
MIDDLEBURY — A Middlebury man is charged with possessing illegal explosives after police found ingredients for nearly 100 devices in his home.
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ELKHART — The state has awarded nearly $3.3 million to help improve roads and bridges in Elkhart County.
MIDDLEBURY — Dozens of people interested in the widening of U.S. 20 through Middlebury showed up to a public hearing to see maps and, in some cases, to learn exactly how the project might affect their property.
MIDDLEBURY — The public is invited to speak at a hearing Wednesday evening for the section of the U.S. 20 widening project that is located in Middlebury.
GOSHEN — A Middlebury equipment auction company can continue to grow after a vote by county officials Monday.
MIDDLEBURY — Planning is underway a year of free, family-friendly events in Middlebury.
MIDDLEBURY — ReLeaf Michigan, a non-profit tree organization, is partnering with the Town of Middlebury, St. Joseph River Basin Commission, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Davey Resource Group and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources-Urban and Community Forestry Program …
MIDDLEBURY — The nature preservation nonprofit ACRES Land Trust has acquired 38 acres along the Little Elkhart River through a donation from Karen Wesdorp. As a result, the area was named the Wesdorp Nature Preserve.
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ELKHART — The local Amish population faces barriers to getting vaccinated for COVID-19 that other groups do not, as Hoosiers generally need to make vaccination appointments online or by phone and clinics are located in towns and cities.
GOSHEN — County officials have advanced a $600,000 contribution to a major utility project in Middlebury.
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MIDDLEBURY — Construction is set to begin on a $1.3 million renovation of Middlebury Fire Station and Town Hall following a ceremonial groundbreaking on Tuesday afternoon.
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GOSHEN — County officials changed course and denied a rezoning request that would have allowed a Dollar General to be built south of Middlebury.
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MIDDLEBURY — A local trailer manufacturer is revamping school buses to offer respite care for the homeless.
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MIDDLEBURY — A local museum is reopening, allowing visitors to learn more about the town’s school sports history.
MIDDLEBURY — Middlebury Community Public Library, 101 East Winslow, is open to the public with some restrictions.
MIDDLEBURY — A trailer company that accused a former employee of keeping much of his sale proceeds now says the total is over $900,000.
GOSHEN — Leftover funds from a Goshen to Middlebury fiber project will be used to further improve the county’s network.
MIDDLEBURY — A salesman for a trailer company is accused of pocketing – and possibly gambling away – more than $700,000 from sales.
MIDDLEBURY — A 77-year-old Goshen man said he feels like he’s missing his child after someone stole his truck with his dog inside.
MIDDLEBURY — The death of a Goshen man at a construction site in December has been ruled accidental, though the company may face enforcement action from the state if safety violations are found.
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MIDDLEBURY — Rising from the ashes of a fire, and in response to an outpouring of community support, Hilltop Restaurant reopened this week in a new location.
MIDDLEBURY — A former trailer factory employee is accused of breaking back into the building and aiming a gun at another worker.
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GOSHEN — Business owner Joanna King was selected Tuesday by Republican precinct committeemen to replace former state Rep. Christy Stutzman, R-Middlebury, to represent District 49 in the Indiana House.
INDIANAPOLIS — Four candidates have been named as possible replacements for Indiana House Rep. Christy Stutzman during a caucus Tuesday.
MIDDLEBURY — Middlebury is moving ahead with a nearly $6 million utility extension at the southwest edge of town.
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MIDDLEBURY — Indiana state Rep. Christy Stutzman, R-Middlebury, announced Tuesday she is stepping down, blaming the governor’s coronavirus-related business restrictions.
MIDDLEBURY — The Middlebury Community Historical Museum will temporarily close its exhibit on “Sports” on Tuesday, Nov. 24.
GOSHEN — Republican state Sen. Blake Doriot is being challenged for his District 12 seat in this election, as retired businessman Charles Mumaw, a Democrat, runs for the Senate for the third time.
GOSHEN — The Elkhart County Board of Commissioners reversed a decision by county planners with a vote that allows a proposed Dollar General near Middlebury to move ahead.
MIDDLEBURY — One person was airlifted to South Bend Memorial Hospital on Wednesday after a four-vehicle crash involving two semi-trucks.
MIDDLEBURY — Middlebury Community Public Library, 101 East Winslow, continues to offer services remotely and in the building.
ELKHART — A Middlebury man faces 10 counts of child molesting for alleged incidents going back to 2014.
MIDDLEBURY — Middlebury will be the recipient of 50 new trees to be planted in 2021, courtesy of a grant through the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, in cooperation with the St. Joseph River Basin Commission, the U.S. Forest Service, ReLeaf Michigan, the Michigan and Indiana Departments o…
MIDDLEBURY — A passenger in a horse-drawn buggy suffered a facial laceration when the buggy was hit by a car.
GOSHEN — Several early-voting options are available ahead of the November election but also some deadlines.
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