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The following is a message from Mayor Jeremy Stutsman. It contains important information for residents to know about recovery efforts that continue in the city: It has been a very long week for many people. The City of Goshen is continuing to do all we can to help those who have been affected by this […]

The following roads are still closed due to flooding: Denver Avenue between Lincoln Avenue and Pike Street Chicago Avenue between Lincoln Avenue and Pike Street All other roads that were closed due to flooding have been reopened to traffic.

City Staff has been working non-stop not only to assess and manage the situation but also to ensure we do all we can to help bring State and Federal dollars to those who need them. Each property needs to contact the city so we can do a simple flood assessment. These assessments have to be […]

We are grateful for the outpouring from community members who immediately after the flood began calling the City asking how they can help. Maple City Chapel will be the central coordinator for volunteers. Whether you’re an individual, a family or an organization, please call Maple City Chapel at 533-0327. Maple City Chapel and the City […]

The Street Department has determined Berkey, Indiana and Huron Avenues can be reopened, but must be cleaned this morning. They will be opened to traffic promptly after. At Pike Street (US 33), high water signs have been removed and the road is now open to traffic.

All City offices will be open at regular hours (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) on Friday, Feb. 23, 2018. We thank all residents for their patience while offices were closed.

Due to the travel restrictions resulting from this week’s record flooding, Borden WasteAway was restricted from collecting the last half of Wednesday trash collection route and all of Thursday’s collection route.   As non-essential travel restrictions have been lifted Borden WasteAway will resume their regular routes on Friday 23, as scheduled.   Those whose trash […]

The following roads are still closed to traffic: Indiana Avenue between Lincoln and Plymouth Avenues. Denver Avenue between Lincoln Avenue and Pike Street (US 33). Huron Avenue between Lincoln Avenue and Pike Street. Chicago Avenue from Lincoln Avenue to Pike Street. Berkey Avenue is closed from Dewey to Indiana Avenues.

Dear residents, Over the past two days, Goshen has experienced historic flooding along the Elkhart River. A rapid snow melt combined with heavy rain caused the Elkhart River to crest at 12.49 feet. This is higher than any level previously recorded. A number of streets have been closed to traffic making travel difficult; due to […]

Residents and business owners in Goshen, Indiana, are reminded that with the recent flooding, many structures in the community may have experienced structural damage. Prior to repairs and/or reconstruction activities, structures damaged due to flooding require a damage assessment and local permit from the Goshen Planning Department, and Goshen Building Department, as required by the […]