Goshen News, Goshen, IN

Nine swine flu deaths push Indiana's total to 19
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — State health officials say nine Indiana residents died last week from swine flu, a surge that's nearly doubled the state's swine flu fatalities to 19 since June.
Seniors to sell works at craft fair
NAPPANEE — Several seniors will be gathering together to put on a craft fair for the public to be held at the Elder Haus Senior Center Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Shipshewanderland to kick off this weekend
SHIPSHEWANA — Shipshewana kicks off its Christmas season Saturday with a light parade and candle lighting ceremony.
New director introduced
NAPPANEE — The new executive director of Family Christian Development Center was introduced at the relief service’s annual breakfast Wednesday at Dal Mar Catering in Nappanee.
Jayco Inc. calls back 200 jobs
MIDDLEBURY — Jayco Inc. has the largest backlog of orders in two years and plans to recall or hire more than 200 people before the end of the year, according to company officials.
Teachers hear information on license changes
NAPPANEE — Around 50 local educators attended an informational meeting Wednesday about potential rule changes that could affect their jobs and teaching licenses.
Landlord hopeful for future
Business at 1st Choice Property Management is in a tight spot, but its owner still believes better days are ahead.
Instrumental anthem could be played at GC
After innumerable years of discussion among individuals and attracting national media attention late last year, Goshen College is considering the inclusion of an instrumental version of the national anthem before select sporting events.
Elkhart man arrested on attempted murder charge
The Goshen Police Department arrested an Elkhart man in connection with the shooting of a Goshen man at Meijer Tuesday.
Police interviewing 'person of interest' in shooting
Police are interviewing a "person of interest" in their investigation into a shooting at Meijer department store Tuesday night.
Fallen officer remembered 21 years after his murder
NAPPANEE — More than 50 people attended a memorial program Tuesday afternoon to remember Nappanee Police Sgt. Brant “Butch” Nine, who was killed in the line of duty Nov. 3, 1988.
More than 700 GMS students inoculated
Goshen Community Schools initiated its first line of defense against the H1N1 flu virus Tuesday with a mass vaccination of students at Goshen Middle School.
Utilities shutoff has renters steamed
When Susan Hochstetler woke up Tuesday morning, she didn’t expect to see a Goshen city utilities truck in front of her house.
Youth help overseas orphans
The middle school and high school youth groups at St. John the Evangelist Church in Goshen were moved to help children in orphanages overseas after watching a presentation by parishioner Loren Hartman, who has been involved with Crosspath Ministry for several years bringing wheelchairs to Kyrgyzstan.
Ind. 15 south of Bristol to remain closed
Error on tree order corrected
An erroneous change order for Goshen’s fall tree planting brought the project back before the Board of Public Works and Safety at their meeting Monday afternoon.
Funds are approved for tech upgrades
Elkhart County Commissioners Monday approved four additional appropriation requests aimed at funding a portion of the county’s ongoing IT and energy efficiency projects.
Volunteers honored
Elkhart County’s 4-H adult volunteer leaders were recognized Tuesday at Greencroft Senior Center, Goshen.
Inside ‘The Box’
WAKARUSA — From a small town in northern Indiana, Ryan Woodle is hoping to make a name for himself on the big screen.

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