May 17, 2006 RSS feed / Local News

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May is salsa month

By Joanne Lytton Extension Educator
May is salsa month. Salsa, which is Spanish for "sauce," is traditionally made of tomatoes, hot peppers (chiles), onions and spices. More...

Burlington Council reviews quotes

By Shawna Dreadfulwater Contributing writer

Burlington clerk-treasurer Tammy Dyer presented quotes for a new office computer at last week's meeting of the Burlington Town Council. The first was for a Dell model at a cost of $1,077 and the second was for a Gateway for $1,233. More...

Washington Twp.

Marilyn Hile Deer Creek 859-4871

The Deer Creek Presbyterian Church is having its annual Swine 'n Dine Dinner on May 21 starting at 11:30 a.m., following morning worship. Serving will continue until 1. More...

A new look for a downtown landmark

Preservation group receives restoration funding
By Debbie Lowe Staff writer

Last October the Delphi Preservation Society, Inc. (DPS) submitted a grant proposal to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources' 2006 Historic Preservation Fund. More...

Area IV Agency presents awards

Comet staff report Area IV Agency on Aging and Community Action Programs hosted their 32nd Annual Meeting May 9 in Lafayette. More...

Delphi trails welcome bicycles

Comet staff report Delphi Historic Trails system now has 10 miles of groomed trails. Bicycles and even pets are welcome on the trails. More...

Canal Center showcases working primitive loom

Comet staff report The Wabash and Erie Canal Association received an unusual three-harness loom last December as a donation from Conner Prairie Pioneer Settlement, south of Noblesville. More...

State agencies join forces to prepare for avian influenza and pandemic influenza

Comet staff report Officials from several state agencies announced Tuesday new initiatives to help the state prepare for the possibilities of both avian influenza and pandemic influenza. More...

Camden clean-up is May 18

Comet staff report Camden's town-wide spring clean-up will be May 18. Residents are reminded to have items at the curb early that morning as Waste Management expects to begin picking up trash at 6 a.m. More...

Camden

Mary Whitfield Camden 686-2553

Camden American Legion will meet Monday evening at the Legion Home. More...

Burlington

Cheryl Milburn Burlington 566-3453

A gospel sing will be held Sunday evening at 7 at the United Methodist Church, featuring Family Ties and Cowboy Church from Kokomo. More...

Music's on his mind

By Jennifer Archibald Staff writer

Steven Arthur's passion is music. The 19-year-old just won a scholarship that will further that interest. More...

Indiana Tourism announces Visit Indiana savings promotion

Comet staff report Lt. Governor Becky Skillman announced Monday a new way Hoosiers can save money on their summer travel. More...

Project Aftermath work continues

Comet staff report Indiana Project Aftermath is a federally funded outreach program that provides counseling and emotional support to victims of disasters who have evacuated to Indiana. More...