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February 20, 2019 / Community

County Historical Museum receives gift of Civil War letters

Florence Anne Briggs, a member of Charles Carroll Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, (NSDAR), recently presented a program to the membership on original family Civil War letters belonging to the late Richard L. More...

Gov. Holcomb announces grants to local coalitions to combat drug crisis

The State of Indiana is awarding $750,000 in grants to support local coalitions across the state in their efforts to combat the drug crisis. More...

Professional Briefs

LOGANSPORT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL has been recognized by The Chartis Center for Rural Health as a 2019 Top 100 Rural and Community Hospital for the fourth straight year. More...

Gangwer 60th anniversary

Donald and Irma Gangwer of Cutler will celebrate their Diamond Anniversary on March 1. Gangwer and the former Irma Hollingsworth were married 60 years ago on March 1, 1959, at the Moran Methodist Church by the Rev. Harold Clark. More...

Dating

Meandering Melodies

by Susan Holsinger

There are roses sitting on my kitchen table. Most of you who read this column regularly know by now that I love roses. They speak to my heart about love. More...

What’s Happening Elsewhere

Franciscan Health will host a STROKE AND BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT GROUP every third Thursday of the month in 2019. More...

DOR and several trusted organizations offer free tax help to individuals

Low-income and senior customers who need help filing their taxes can find free assistance through several programs offered by the Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) and other trusted organizations. More...

Shooting Sports Safety Training offered

All first year 4-H Shooting Sports members are encouraged to attend a safety training registration session Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. at the 4-H building. More...

Library

Burlington The Burlington Community Library open house has been rescheduled for Wednesday, Feb, 27, from 6 to 7 p.m. Delphi Public More...

Carroll FFA is state ‘Top 10’ Chapter

Carroll FFA Chapter as well as individual members received many awards at the Indiana State FFA Convention held last June at Purdue University. For the 19th year, Carroll Chapter was named a Top 10 Chapter out of the 206 FFA Chapters in the state. More...

Christmas Parade

Carroll FFA participated in Flora’s “Polar Express” Christmas Parade with their “Feliz Navidad” inspired float. More...

Savannah Bordner

Carroll 2018 graduate Savannah Bordner is the Northern Region Vice President for the Indiana FFA Association. More...

FFA continues strong tradition in Delphi

The Delphi FFA Chapter has been extremely active in a multitude of activities during recent months. More...

Santa’s Helpers

Delphi FFA Chapter members Devin Tharp and Bryant Mays unloaded boxes of donated items at Honan Hall for the Christmas Food Baskets, Inc. “Toy Store” last December. Photo provided More...

FFA at National Convention

Delphi FFA members pose for a group photo outside of Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis during the National Convention. Photo provided More...

Effort rewarded

The Delphi FFA chapter attended the National Convention where they presented a fully restored John Deere B Tractor to CEO Sam Allen of John Deere. More...

Quilts of Valor presentation honors Lonnie Frye

Lonnie Frye of Camden was recognized recently for his service to this country in a Quilt of Valor presentation. Local members of the Carroll County quilt club ‘Sew Inspired’ made and presented his red, white and blue quilt. More...

FSSA will distribute March SNAP benefits using split schedule

The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) announced the agency will split March benefit payments to eligible Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) clients. More...

Blackburn 60th anniversary

Norman and Colleen Blackburn of Cutler are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary with a family dinner at a later date. Blackburn and the former Colleen Redding were married Feb. More...

HOOSIER HOME COOKIN’

with Allison Meadows Beggs

Continuing with my miniseries that features simple homemade liqueurs for sipping or gifting, this week it’s all about the fruity. More...

Meetings

Wednesday Forum Members of Wednesday Forum met for their February meeting at the “Inntiquity, A Country Inn,” owned by George and Lee Naftzger, located near Logansport. More...

Radnor UM welcomes new pastor

Branden Scott has been serving as the pastor at the Radnor United Methodist Church since Jan. 1. More...

College students can save money with INfreefile

Paying to file taxes is the last expense college students plan for, and why should they when thousands of students qualify to file their taxes for free with Indiana’s free filing program for qualified taxpayers? More...

New PIX Auxiliary officers

Delphi Psi Iota Xi Auxiliary met recently and elected officers. They are, from left: Carol Roth, advisor; Marcia Pitty, president; Shirley Goyer, vice president; Sandy Seele, treasurer; and Wanda Duff, secretary. Photo provided More...

Maybe the U.S. is finally serious about lowering drug prices

Thinking about health

By Trudy Lieberman,
Rural Health News Service

David Mitchell is a man with a mission. He is determined to stitch together a movement that will finally smash the power of the pharmaceutical industry and bring pocketbook relief to millions of Americans who need expensive drugs. More...