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PAVING OF GREENE ROAD, LINCOLN AVENUE BEGINS TUESDAY
Monday, June 18, 2018
Rieth-Riley Construction will be milling, adjusting castings, and paving Lincoln Avenue between the Elkhart River bridge and Greene Road and Greene Road from Wilden Avenue to Berkey Avenue. Indiana Avenue’s castings will also be adjusted. The schedule for the crews’ work may change due to weather. Work... more
GOSHEN SALVATION ARMY OPEN AS COOLING CENTER
Monday, June 18, 2018
The City of Goshen and the Goshen Salvation Army as a joint effort have designated the Salvation Army building as a cooling center today Monday, June 18, for anyone in need of shelter from the high temperatures. The National Weather Service issued a Heat Advisory for Elkhart County in effect until... more
GALLERY: NEW PATROL OFFICERS SWORN IN
Tuesday, June 12, 2018
Congratulations to the newest members of the Goshen Police Department, as well as the officers who received promotions during the Monday, June 11 Board of Works and Public Safety meeting. Patrol Officer Ronnie Yoder was promoted to the rank of Detective. Probationary Patrol Officers Andrew Keim, Drew... more
Upcoming Events All »
City Council meeting
Today, 7:00pm
Summer brush pickup
Monday, June 25, 2018
During scheduled brush collections, the Street Department will make only one pass through the city to pick up brush. Please have your brush by the front curb, but not in the street, by that Monday morning at 7:00 am. Brush will not be picked up in alleys and the piles should be trash free. Crews cannot access the piles if blocked by vehicles.
Board of Public Works & Safety & Stormwater
Monday, June 25, 2018, 2:00pm
About
Nestled in the heart of Elkhart County, Goshen, Indiana is home to over 30,000 residents. Settled in 1831, it is the county seat.
The City prides itself on community service with many active service clubs and nonprofit organizations giving back on a daily basis. There are 33 religious denominations with 64 local churches.
Goshen has one of the most vibrant downtown's in the State!
The revitalization of the downtown contributes to the City's overall appeal to residents, visitors, business, industry and entrepreneurs. In addition, Goshen’s business development philosophy is progressive and responsive with the City's Community Development Department focusing on the re-purposing of past industrial sites for future development. Goshen is an innovator in the use of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) directing tax dollars to neighborhoods needing assistance.
Seniors enjoy retiring in Goshen, home to Greencroft, which is the largest private senior care facility in Indiana. The 165-acre campus offers seniors a wide choice of housing options and activities.
With both public and private schools available, Goshen is among the top 10% of Indiana schools for National Merit Scholars. The City is home to the county's only four-year institution, Goshen College.
Goshen is home to IU Health Goshen Hospital and IU Health Center for Cancer Care. Each of these medical care providers have won multiple state and national awards for patient and employee satisfaction. In 2010, Dr. Douglas Schwartzendruber, Director of the Center for Cancer Care, was named one of Time magazines top 100 people for his research of a melanoma vaccine.
We are proud of our community...can you tell?