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Goshen resident Cindi Hajicek argues that using public funds for nonprofit organizations reduces financial accountability.

Elkhart County approves $7 Million in spending, including grants to nonprofits

Mike Murrell

The Elkhart County Commissioners approved nearly $7 million in spending Monday morning, including $300,000 in grants to local nonprofits.

The Elkhart County Landfill will soon produce renewable energy from methane gas.

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Elkhart County approves methane plant deal worth up to $120 million

Mike Murrell

Elkhart County is moving forward with plans to turn landfill methane into a revenue source, following the approval of a major agreement with an out-of-state energy company.

Three Oaks Township residents have posted these signs expressing their opposition to Archaea Energy's proposal to build a plant that would convert methane from the closed Forest Lawn Landfill to liquid or compressed natural gas.

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Three Oaks planners again table controversial gas plant proposal

Jeff Parrott

People who live near the site fear the plant's noise and lights would ruin their rural landscape