News & Events

Goshen, Elkhart nonprofits team up to provide additional shelter

A group of Goshen nonprofits and Faith Mission in Elkhart have organized a plan to aid those who may need a shelter from freezing temperatures this winter. Beginning in January, Goshen Interfaith Hospitality Network (GIHN) will open its location at 105 S. Third Street to all who may need a warm place to stay the […]

Storm Drain Art Project 2019 call for artists

The City of Goshen is pleased to announce the return of a popular street art project to this community. The Storm Drain Art Project raises awareness that our local waters need to be protected from the pollutants that flow into storm drains. The theme of the project is “Our rivers are a resource worth protecting.” […]

BOARD OF WORKS RESCHEDULED

Due to the Martin Luther King Day, the Board of Public Works & Safety and Stormwater have been rescheduled from Monday, January 21, to Friday, January 18. The meeting will be held at 11 a.m. in the Council Chambers, Police and Court Building, 111 E. Jefferson St.  Meetings will resume their regular schedule on Monday, […]

REMINDER: CHRISTMAS EVE AND CHRISTMAS DAY

All City of Goshen offices will be closed Monday and Tuesday, December 24 and 25, in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Trash collection services will be regular on Christmas Eve, off on Christmas Day and resume on the 26th. Note: A previous post about Christmas Eve and Christmas Day had the wrong dates […]

INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION:NOTICE PLANNED IMPROVEMENT

NOTE: The Indiana Department of Transportation posted the following press release: The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is developing plans for a proposed intersection improvement on Lincoln Highway (US 33) at College Avenue (CR 36), located in Elkhart County. The project proposes to include the addition of dedicated left and right-turn lanes on all four […]

CRC POSITION OPEN

The Community Relations Commission has an open position. The council will review applications and make an appointment to the CRC for a three-year term.  Read the full job description for becoming a CRC member by clicking here. To apply to be a member of the board, click here.  The CRC meets the second Tuesday of each month […]

CHRISTMAS EVE AND CHRISTMAS DAY

All City of Goshen offices will be closed Monday and Tuesday, December 24 and 25, in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Trash collection services will be normal on Christmas Eve, off on Christmas Day and delayed by a day afterward.

RIVER RACE DRIVE CLOSURE EXTENDED

NIPSCO is relocating the electric utilities at River Race Drive for the River Art Development, and is needing an extra two weeks to complete the project. The closure of River Race Drive from Jefferson Street north to the east/west alley has been extended until Friday, December 21.

KERCHER ROAD TO OPEN TODAY

Kercher Road (CR 38) will be open to traffic today, but the speed limit has been changed temporarily for this winter. Construction for phase A1 of the Kercher Road project is nearing completion for the year. Due to delays, the contractor was not able to complete paving the final surface layer on the roadway this […]

REMINDER: LEAF COLLECTION BEGINS MONDAY, DEC. 3

This is a reminder that the last leaf collection of the year will begin Monday, December 3.  Street Department crews making the rounds do not have a set schedule for what parts of the city they will go to and when, so residents are advised to pile their leaves on the curb by Sunday evening, […]