Gone with the wind
By Michael G. Griffey
Comet Correspondent | March 13, 2024
The Carroll County Commissioners were receiving public praise following a work session to discuss developing a new county wind power...
Oracles kick off track season
March 13, 2024
Delphi track athletes kicked off their season on Saturday, March 9, when the team traveled to Purdue University to compete...
Allen’s trial to begin in May
By Ana Ehinger and Amy Graham-McCarty
nreditor@hoosiermediagroup.com | March 13, 2024
In a continued series of twists and turns that surprise no one familiar with the case, Richard Allen’s day in...
From Ball State to Delphi, new library director follows calling
By Amy Graham-McCarty
Comet Editor | March 13, 2024
Sitting behind the desk in Bracken Library on the campus of Ball State University, Ashley Meyer found herself surrounded by...
City Council meets, approves use of golf cart by police
By Michael G. Griffey
Comet Correspondent | March 13, 2024
While meeting in regular session on March 4, the Delphi City Council passed five measures in one evening which resulted...
Breaking News
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'Scuffle' breaks out as court breaks for lunch in contempt hearing for Richard Allen's attorneysStaff Report | amygrahammccarty@gmail.com
Update to the story in bold below. Will Richard Alen’s attorneys be held in contempt? Will the case against Allen...
Food bank to host fundraiser
By Ana Ehinger
nreditor@hoosiermediagroup.com | comet
A food bank, that often serves Carroll County, will be hosting a fundraiser to raise money to ensure they can...
False social media claims about Carrol Manor corrected
By Michael G. Griffey
Comet Correspondent | comet
There have recently been posts on social media that have incorrectly stated that donations to the Carroll County Manor go...
Burlington Township: A Michigan Road Metropolis
Carroll County HistoryBy Mark A. Smith
Carroll County Historian | comet
Gently nestled in the southeast corner of Carroll County is Burlington Township, an area that was affected greatly by the...
Air Force Captain Mike Wilcox (Vietnam)
Carroll County’s OwnBy Candi Harrison
Special to the Comet | comet
Mike Wilcox served in the U.S. Air Force for 20 years. He completed three tours in Vietnam as a navigator,...
Community Calendar
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Burlington Park Board, Wednesday, March 6, 7 p.m., at the Burlington Community Park, County Road 450 South, Burlington. Special meeting...
Texas Angel
Meandering MelodiesBy Susan Holsinger
susan.holsinger@gmail.com | comet
Last week I mentioned that I was in Texas with Rochelle. We were gone for 10 days. Philip went with...
Acts of Kindness 2024
Meandering MelodiesBy Susan Holsinger
susan.holsinger@gmail.com | comet
I had to switch up my writing routine today. I’m in Texas with Rochelle right now. We brought a load...
Blessed from the Beginning
Lessons from the HeartBy Pastor Kristen Schmid
St. Peter’s/Faith Lutheran | comet
If God suddenly appeared to you and gave you a new name, one that described your relationship with the world,...
Delphi softball equipped for repeat success this season
By Clay Maxfield
Sports Contributor | comet
For Delphi softball, 2023 was a season in which they compiled success that hadn’t been seen in years. Now as...
Cougars softball looks to take next step in 2024
By Clay Maxfield
Sports Contributor | comet
Just three years into a new regime led by Carroll softball head coach Sydney Wiles, the Cougars have firmly established...
Umpire patching class to be offered on April 20
Staff Report | comet
Delphi Youth Baseball League is hosting a patching class for aspiring umpires. The class will be offered on April 20,...
Rebel with a cause
Lessons from the HeartBy Pastor Brad Burton
Bringhurst Community Church | comet
“For the time has come for this prophecy about me to be fulfilled: ‘He was counted among the rebels.’ Yes,...
Lenten season begins today
By Metro Creative | comet
Before the joyous Easter celebration comes the solemn and prayerful Lenten season. Even the devoutly religious may not know all...
Lessons from the Heart
By Pastor Todd Ladd
Delphi Methodist Church | comet
Welcome back to the Comet and the launch of this new publication for Carroll County! This paper helps connect our...
Looking Back
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From files of Carroll County Comet, Journal-Citizen, Hoosier Democrat, Delphi Journal, the Flora History website and the Carroll County Historical...
Looking Back
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From files of Carroll County Comet, Journal-Citizen, Hoosier Democrat, Delphi Journal, the Flora History website and the Carroll County Historical...
Looking Back
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From files of Carroll County Comet, Journal-Citizen, Hoosier Democrat, Delphi Journal, the Flora History website and the Carroll County Historical...
Delphi students inducted into Junior Honor Society
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Delphi Community Middle School inducted the following students into the Junior Honor Society on March 6, Kiya Anderson, Lillianne Beach,...
Coffee Beat to feature musical talents of Gregory
Staff Report | comet
The Delphi Public Library has announced the next Coffee Beat will feature Gregory Jones. The event will take place on...
Winter reading program wraps up at Flora library
Staff Report | comet
The Winter reading program at the Flora-Monroe Township Public Library will end on Saturday, March 9. Participants are encouraged to...
Ettola “Toby” M. Armstrong
July 8, 1940 - February 16, 2024comet
Ettola “Toby” M. Armstrong, 83, of Lafayette passed away Friday, February 16, 2024, at IU Health Hospital. Toby was born...
Deanna Pearson
December 18, 1937 - February 25, 2024comet
Deanna Pearson, 86, of Delphi, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2024, at IU Health Arnett. Deanna was born December 18,...
Ruth Ann Pearson
May 15, 1930 - February 22, 2024comet
Ruth Ann Pearson, 93, of Delphi, passed peacefully into heaven, on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in...
Court Filings
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New filings are from public records available in the Carroll County clerk’s office on the second floor of the courthouse,...
Real Estate Transfers
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Flora Group Legacy LLC to Charles D. Bordner and Wendy S. Bordner, general deed. Carley P. Stepler and Carley P....
Police Reports
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Police reports are gathered from available records on file at local police departments. This information is a matter of public...