Wakarusa NewsLocal news for Wakarusa, IN continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.RV Observers Weigh In on Industry's Future- July 21, 2008 About 1,400 local workers will lose their jobs after Monaco Coach Corp. closes most of its plants in Elkhart County, Ind., and 1,500 other RV workers have already been laid off across Indiana this year.http://www.topix.net/city/wakarusa-in/2008/07/rv-observers-weigh-in-on-industrys-future?fr... Indiana RV maker to close three plants, cut 1,400 jobs- July 20, 2008 ELKHART, Ind. - Soaring gasoline prices and a national economic slowdown are forcing a Northern Indiana RV company to lay off hundreds of employees and consolidate operations.http://www.topix.net/city/wakarusa-in/2008/07/indiana-rv-maker-to-close-three-plants-cut-1... Huge 'quilts' bloom in Elkhart area- July 19, 2008 W ith gas at a premium, chances are we'll stick closer to home for our vacation adventures this year.http://www.topix.net/city/wakarusa-in/2008/07/huge-quilts-bloom-in-elkhart-area?fromrss=1 RV layoffs - a tragedy' for small town of Wakarusa- July 18, 2008 One of Elkhart County's largest employers is cutting more than a thousand jobs. Monaco Coach is permanently closing plants in Elkhart, Wakarusa and Nappanee.http://www.topix.net/city/wakarusa-in/2008/07/rv-layoffs-a-tragedy-for-small-town-of-wakar... Monaco Coach to close three plants in Elkhart County- July 17, 2008 Monaco Coach Corp. announced today that it will close its recreation vehicle plants in Wakarusa, Nappanee and Elkhart by mid-September. The closings eliminate 1,400 salaried and hourly jobs.http://www.topix.net/city/wakarusa-in/2008/07/monaco-coach-to-close-three-plants-in-elkhar... Fallen soldier honored- July 16, 2008 Nappanee Missionary Church was full of small American flags on Tuesday afternoon, which were distributed to community members as they filed into the sanctuary for the funeral of Sgt.http://www.topix.net/city/wakarusa-in/2008/07/fallen-soldier-honored?fromrss=1 Elkhart County 4-H Fair: Destroyed by fire, Nelson's comes back with a second level- July 14, 2008 Along with offering barbecued chicken dinners, Nelson's Catering and Fundraising, based in Wakarusa, will be giving diners an elevated view of the 2008 Elkhart County 4-H Fair which opens Friday.http://www.topix.net/city/wakarusa-in/2008/07/elkhart-county-4-h-fair-destroyed-by-fire-ne... Summer Fest revives Maple City tradition- July 14, 2008 The Goshen Summer Fest now under way may bring memories of the halcyon days of yesteryear, when the city's Sidewalk Days led up to the Elkhart County 4-H Fair.http://www.topix.net/city/wakarusa-in/2008/07/summer-fest-revives-maple-city-tradition?fro... He was a true leader'- July 12, 2008 The memorial service for Army Staff Sgt. Travis Hunsberger drew hundreds of people who knew him - and even some who didn't - out into the rainy Tuesday afternoon.http://www.topix.net/city/wakarusa-in/2008/07/he-was-a-true-leader?fromrss=1 Fair volunteer: - Life has been good'- July 10, 2008 Herb Maust, Goshen, has been a volunteer with the Elkhart County 4-H Fair for more than 40 years and still goes to work in the fair office every morning.http://www.topix.net/city/wakarusa-in/2008/07/fair-volunteer-life-has-been-good?fromrss=1 |