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Election night numbers are in for Elkhart County

Nov 7, 2024 | goshennews.com | Dani Messick |Sheila Selman

GOSHEN — Unofficial results for the General Election in Elkhart County are in after a technology glitch caused a delay in counting early voting and mail-in ballots Tuesday night. Elkhart County First Deputy Clark Carol Smith said, “Normally early voting, we open it election day and we tabulate it, we start around 4, running the tabulator,” Smith said. “I started it. I was like, I don’t know, 300 ballots in, when my machine went down.
Clerk expecting nearly 70% turnout at polls

Nov 2, 2024 | yahoo.com | Sheila Selman

Nov. 2—GOSHEN — Elkhart County Clerk Chris Anderson said Thursday he's anticipating a nearly 70% voter turnout for the General Election. That's including absentee ballots. As of Thursday night, Anderson said total in-person voting was at 22,843 people, already bringing the turnout up to 18%. He said people should be prepared for lines when they vote — and not just mentally. He suggested bringing a bottle of water and even a candy bar if people need to.
Clerk expecting nearly 70% turnout at polls

Nov 2, 2024 | goshennews.com | Sheila Selman

GOSHEN — Elkhart County Clerk Chris Anderson said Thursday he’s anticipating a nearly 70% voter turnout for the General Election. That’s including absentee ballots. As of Thursday night, Anderson said total in-person voting was at 22,843 people, already bringing the turnout up to 18%. He said people should be prepared for lines when they vote — and not just mentally. He suggested bringing a bottle of water and even a candy bar if people need to.
Goshen council approves ordinance concerning ‘chronic disorderly properties’

Jun 11, 2024 | goshennews.com | Sheila Selman

GOSHEN — Problem properties can impact the value, safety and well-being of neighborhoods. The Goshen City Council passed an ordinance Monday night they hope will fix that as they plan on using this tool to hold owners of “chronic disorderly properties” accountable. The new ordinance comes with stiff fines for violators: $2,500 for a first violation and $7,500 for second and each subsequent succeeding separate violations.
Goshen to apply for $7M state loan to rid water lines of lead

Mar 26, 2024 | goshennews.com | Sheila Selman

GOSHEN — The city of Goshen is in the process of applying for $7.037 million in funding from the state to search for and replace water service lines that might contain lead. Plus, they will be creating an inventory of drinking water service lines in the city — all with the goal of not raising rates. The Goshen City Council on Monday night gave approval to apply for the funding through the Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Program, and they approved having Mayor Gina Leichty sign the paperwork.
Goodman chosen as new school board member

Mar 25, 2024 | goshennews.com | Sheila Selman

GOSHEN — In a 5-0 vote Monday night, the Goshen School Board appointed Keith Goodman as a new school board member, filling the seat left vacant by Allan Kauffman. The sixth member did not vote. On Saturday, the board had voted in Alexa Ponce as Kauffman’s replacement. However, because of issues with online voting causing a board member to be unable to vote, the decision was rendered invalid and a new vote took place during the school board meeting Monday night. Goodman was chosen.
A reading plan for Holy Week

Mar 23, 2024 | yahoo.com | Sheila Selman

Mar. 23—Sunday is the beginning of Holy Week for Christians around the world. We have a lot to celebrate!The week starts with Jesus' entry into Jerusalem on the back of a donkey with the masses waving palm fronds to greet him. Jesus continues to teach and pray knowing his true purpose is near, is blessed by a friend with an anointing of fragrance and betrayed by another for 30 pieces of silver. We remember the Last Supper on Maundy Thursday.
A reading plan for Holy Week

Mar 23, 2024 | goshennews.com | Sheila Selman

A sculpture of Jesus outside St. James Episcopal Church in Goshen is pictured. This is Holy Week for Christians, who are celebrating the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ. Sunday is the beginning of Holy Week for Christians around the world. We have a lot to celebrate!The week starts with Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem on the back of a donkey with the masses waving palm fronds to greet him.
Season 4 of 'The Chosen' rises in energy

Feb 9, 2024 | news.yahoo.com | Sheila Selman

Feb. 9—Season 4 of "The Chosen" is out in theaters — and wow!What better way than to enter the Lenten season than with Season 4, which starts with John the Baptist. I won't give away any of the scenes, but like the previous seasons of "The Chosen" it's incredibly well done. Before we get into the review, first, let me tell you what I appreciate most about "The Chosen" — it is how human the series makes each person involved in the life of Jesus.
Season 4 of 'The Chosen' rises in energy

Feb 9, 2024 | goshennews.com | Sheila Selman

Season 4 of “The Chosen” is out in theaters — and wow!What better way than to enter the Lenten season than with Season 4, which starts with John the Baptist. I won’t give away any of the scenes, but like the previous seasons of “The Chosen” it’s incredibly well done. Before we get into the review, first, let me tell you what I appreciate most about “The Chosen” — it is how human the series makes each person involved in the life of Jesus.