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The Goshen Fire Department will conduct an outdoor warning siren test Tuesday, March 19, at 10:15 a.m. as part of a statewide communication systems test during Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Indiana, which goes from March 17 to 23. The test will be postponed to Wednesday, March 20, if weather conditions warrant. During an actual […]

Contractor Walsh & Kelly is scheduled to begin construction on the First Street Reconstruction Project that week of March 12. The new Road closure is for the first phase of construction from Rock Run Creek to the north side of the intersection of the First Street and Oakridge Avenue. This This segment of the road […]

The following is a news release from the Michiana Area Council of Governments Did you know that our region boosts over 937 miles of bicycle and pedestrian facilities? By this summer, some of these trails will even be able to take you from Mishawaka to Niles, Michigan. Elkhart County is already home to three trails […]

The Elkhart County Clerk’s Office will be hosting four public demonstration nights to show off the new electronic voting equipment that will be used at the Goshen 2019 Primary Elections. At the demonstrations, the public will be able to cast a non-official ballot so they can see every aspect of how the new equipment will […]

Historically, this time of year is when Goshen experiences the most flooding events. The city has accumulated a fair amount of snow that will equate to approximately an inch of water as it melts. With the rising temperatures this weekend and early next week, we will see a good deal of melting and the water […]

The Goshen Water & Sewer Department has been monitoring the frost depth continuously to determine whether to issue a freeze warning. Their most recent reading did not indicate a risk of the frost penetrating deep enough to affect the City’s water lines. However, frozen water pipes are still a risk for many. Homeowners are encouraged […]

Borden Waste-Away, Goshen’s contracted trash removal company, will not run on Wednesday or Thursday, Jan. 30 and 31. Borden will resume their regular schedule with Friday’s pickups, and will collect trash for the missed days on Friday and Saturday.  Residents whose pickup routes are Wednesday and Thursday are asked to place their trash cans out […]

A Boil Order has been issued for Lincoln Avenue, between Olive Street and Steury Avenue. It is recommended that all cooking and drinking water be brought to a complete boil for five minutes before using. Please continue to boil all cooking and drinking water until we notify that is it no longer necessary. Until the […]

Lincoln Avenue  is closed between Olive Street and Steury Avenue due to a water main break in the area. The road will be closed until further notice. Please use a detour to avoid the area.

Due City offices being closed on Wednesday, Jan 30th and Thursday, January 31st, the Plan Commission filing deadline has been extended to Friday, February 1, 2019 at 4:30 p.m.