News & Events

On Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at 9:27 a.m., officers from the Goshen Police Department were dispatched to the area near US 33 and CR 38 to a report of shots fired at that location. During an encounter with the suspect, GPD officers discharged their weapons. Two individuals were injured, one of whom sustained fatal wounds. […]

UPDATE: The phones lines for the departments affected are back up. The following departments are experiencing issues receiving phone calls as of 9:30 a.m.: Central Garage, Fire, Parks, Street, Wastewater, North Water Plant. Residents who wish to reach these departments are advised to dial 533.8621 to be transferred to the respective department. We will update this announcement once […]

Our city engineering department, the county and the Indiana Department of Transportation will hit the ground running this construction season, with much activity starting in April. There will be a number of road closures and restrictions throughout Goshen beginning Monday, April 3. Drivers are asked to please be  extra cautious when moving around the city […]

On Monday, April 3rd, Rieth-Riley Construction will close Pike St. between Chicago Ave. and 2nd St. to begin phase 1 of the Pike St. widening work. Both Chicago Ave. and 2nd St. will remain open. Access to all businesses and residences will be maintained. A signed access route will be posted for access to the […]

In recognition of World Water Day the City of Goshen Stormwater Department would like to announce the new look for the Sewer Department’s Camera Truck. This stormwater message reminds those who see it that each of us has a role to play in preventing stormwater pollution. Remember “Only Rain Down the Drain.” World Water Day […]

Mayor Jeremy Stutsman is proud to designate March 2017 through March 2018 as the Year of Goodness in Goshen. This Year is a way to remind residents of all the great things that happen in our community. During this Year Mayor Stutsman will recognize individuals, organizations and businesses that go above and beyond to offer […]

On Wednesday, March 22, 2017, a boil order is being issued because of Water Main Construction.  The Indiana Department of Environmental Management requires the Water Utility to issue a boil water order for the affected area of: On Washington between S 7th and S 10th. Once two (2) consecutive water samples have been taken 24 […]

Local artist and entrepreneur Amy Worsham has been selected as the  Creative Arts Coordinator to help implement initiatives from the Mayor’s Creative Arts Council (CAC). In 2016 the Elkhart County Convention and Visitors Bureau, and the Community Foundation of Elkhart County, created a Live/Work/Play Capacity Grant program to assist communities in increasing the success of […]

Elkhart County will to do some repairs to the bridge on Wilden Avenue over Rock Run Creek. The guardrail on the south side of the bridge was damaged due to a recent accident. On Tuesday, March 21, from 8:30 to noon, they will close the eastbound lane and have flaggers to direct traffic in both […]

March 19-25, 2017 is Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Indiana. As part of the observed week, the Goshen Fire Department will test the city’s tornado sirens Tuesday, March 21 between 10 and 10:25 a.m., and 7 and 7:25 p.m. According to the National Weather Service site, the goal of Severe Weather Preparedness Week is to […]