News & Events

BRIDGE MAINTENANCE: PLYMOUTH AVENUE (SR 119)

The following is a press release from the Indiana Department of Transportation: The Indiana Department of Transportation announces that bridge maintenance is scheduled for S.R. 119 over the Elkhart River, in Elkhart County, on or after Monday, June 17, weather permitting. Beginning Monday, motorists may experience alternating lane restrictions and traffic directed by flagger or […]

AMERICA’S FREEDOM FEST TO BE HELD JULY 6

Bring your friends and family Saturday, July 6, to the third annual America’s Freedom Fest, featuring Rotors N Ribs, a daylong celebration featuring an airshow, 5k run/walk and fireworks display. The event will take place at the Goshen Municipal Airport, 17229 CR 42, Goshen, Indiana. Though this is the third annual Freedom Fest celebration, 2019 […]

STORM DRAIN ART PROJECT OFFICIAL UNVEILING

The following are remarks from Stormwater coordinator Jason Kauffman during the unveiling of the storm drain art project. Welcome everyone and thank you for joining us this evening as we officially unveil the 2019 Goshen Storm Drain Art Murals. We are very excited for everyone to see these amazing works of art. The Storm Drain […]

TRAFFIC CONTROL: 9TH STREET

It took somewhat longer to complete work on the west side of Ninth Street between Jackson and College, but that work has wrapped up this week! On Monday, June 10, 2019, traffic will be switched from northbound only to southbound only for about one month until they move to the next phase of construction. For more information, including […]

GOING SOLAR WORKSHOP

Solarize Northern Indiana, a regional volunteer-powered initiative that helps local residents and businesses go solar, is officially kicking off the 2019 Solarize initiative with an information session at the Goshen Public Library. This is the first event in the region. Attend and learn how to go solar on your home or business in 2019 and […]

GOSHEN STORM DRAIN ART PROJECT UNDERWAY

Public invited to unveiling event at June First Fridays Residents and visitors will be able to see the new Storm Drain Art Project throughout the City now that the project is underway. An unveiling event, to which the public is cordially invited, will take place at 6:30 p.m. June 7 at the courthouse during First […]

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT ENCAMPMENT REMOVAL

As the deadline for the removal of campsites nears, below is additional information about the City of Goshen’s efforts in working with local nonprofits to offer help to those in need of shelter. A policy establishing a procedure for the removal of homeless encampments in Goshen was announced early May with the original removal deadline […]

GOSHEN TAKES STOCK OF GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS AS PART OF IU INAUGURAL RESILIENCE COHORT

The City of Goshen will spend the summer collecting information about community-wide and local government operations greenhouse gas emissions as one of thirteen communities selected to be a part of Indiana University’s first Resilience Cohort. Findings from the community-wide greenhouse gas inventory will be used to help residents and local officials understand Goshen’s current emissions […]

DEADLINE FOR RELOCATION EXTENDED BY A WEEK

The City of Goshen is moving the relocation deadline for those encamped on public property ahead to Monday, June 3, because the original date falls on a holiday weekend. The relocation is part of a policy that immediately addresses the concerns of residents and businesses who reported feeling unease by the presence of illegal camping […]

MEMORIAL DAY EVENTS IN GOSHEN

Date: Monday, May 27, 2019Place: Police and Courts Building, Goshen, IN to Oakridge Cemetery As a combined project, the Goshen VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars), American Legion and DAV (Disabled American Veterans) are again this year, putting together the Memorial Day Observance parade and ceremonies. The day’s events will begin with a ceremony at the […]