News & Events

LANE RESTRICTIONS ON KERCHER ROAD

Kercher Road (CR 38) will have a moving lane restriction between the Norfolk Southern Marion railroad line and the Kercher bridge over the Elkhart River. The lane restriction is required for the placement of topsoil behind the new curb. The lane restriction begins today Monday, March 19 and will continue through Friday, March 30, 2018.

CEMETERY SPRING CLEANUP WEEK 2018

Goshen City Cemeteries announces that its annual spring cleanup will occur Monday to Friday, April 2-6, 2018. This will include Violett, Oakridge and West Goshen cemeteries. Items likely to be removed during spring clean-up include silk flowers, broken items, old flags, old frames & wires, glass items, and seasonal items. Please note that glass decorations […]

Applications now being accepted for 2018 Flood Restoration Grant Program

The City of Goshen is now accepting applications for its 2018 Flood Restoration Grant Program. The grant program was created to assist Goshen homeowners recovering from the Feb. 21, 2018 flood. Homeowners whose property was damaged can apply for one of two types of grants: repair grants or reimbursement grants. Funding for both grants will […]

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY

This month, there will be an additional Household Hazardous Waste Day on Saturday, March 17. Household hazardous waste may be dropped off at the Elkhart County Correctional Facility, free of charge, and sponsored by Elkhart County Waste Management. When: Saturday March 17th – 8am to 3pm Where: Elkhart County Correctional Facility near intersection of CR26 […]

UPDATE: STATE ASSISTANCE CENTER WILL CONCLUDE OPERATIONS AFTER 6 P.M. MARCH 10

Residents affected by severe weather and flooding in Indiana will have convenient access to assistance, as the State of Indiana opens state assistance centers in Northern Indiana. A one-stop disaster center will open the week of Monday, March 5. Elkhart County: 608 Oakland Drive, Elkhart Indiana 46516 Open Monday and Friday, noon to 8 p.m. […]

PARKS DEPARTMENT RELOCATES TO RIETH INTERPRETIVE CENTER

The Goshen Parks and Recreation Department Office has relocated from City Hall to Rieth Interpretive Center, 410 W. Plymouth Ave. (across Plymouth Ave. from Shanklin Park). Beginning Thursday, March 8 please visit the Parks staff at the Rieth Interpretive Center for you customer service needs. The Parks and Recreation office is open Monday – Friday, […]

BRIDGE INSPECTIONS

The City of Goshen will be lowering the Millrace Canal in order to perform bridge inspections. The bridge inspections are a part of routine inspections but have also been expanded to include any flood related damages to City maintained bridges. The City maintains all pedestrian bridges and vehicular bridges that do not span more than […]

FIDLER POND PARK NOW OPEN

Fidler Pond Park is now open, with a portion of the walking and biking trail closed. The East side of the pond’s trail, along the railroad tracks, will remain closed.

MAPLE CITY CHAPEL OFFERING TO PUMP WATER OUT OF HOMES

Volunteers coordinated by Maple City Chapel are offering to help pump out water from homes affected by the flood free of charge. For assistance, please call Maple City Chapel at 533-0327. Volunteers seeking to help out can also call Maple City Chapel or go to mcch.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/16/responses/new to fill out a form with how you are interested in […]

State Assistance Center Opening in Elkhart to Assist Flood-Impacted Residents

Residents affected by severe weather and flooding in Indiana will have convenient access to assistance, as the State of Indiana opens state assistance centers in Northern Indiana. A one-stop disaster center will open the week of Monday, March 5. Elkhart County: 608 Oakland Drive, Elkhart Indiana 46516 Open Monday and Friday, noon to 8 p.m. […]