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Camden library garden to be dedicated Saturday

The Camden-Jackson Township Public Library Garden will be formally dedicated during a special ceremony set for Saturday morning at 10:30 on the northeast corner of the library grounds. More...

Local News

Money skills guide given to newlyweds

Money management is something all married couples have to contend with. That's why Indiana Secretary of State Todd Rokita has created the "Money Skills for Newlywed Couples" booklet. More...

Council responds to property tax increase opponents

By Debbie Lowe

Opponents to the proposed county-levied property tax increase visited the Carroll County Council meeting Thursday morning to address concerns with the county leaders. More...

Fall Festival is Saturday

The annual Fall Festival promises a fun-filled day of music, food, entertainment and more in Camden on Saturday. More...

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Opinions & Letters

Midwest Memo

Labor-Day lapse
by Alan Shultz

It seemed like a good idea, just a couple snips here and there to straighten out the disappearing border. I got out the hedge shears and took a couple swipes. More...

Letters to the Editor

The Comet welcomes letters to the editor responding to articles and events in the news. They must include the author's name, address and telephone number. The letter writer's name and city/town will appear in the paper no exceptions. More...

Web poll

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Faith

Lessons from the Heart

Losing your first tooth
By Pastor Todd Ladd

We had an amazing event happen at our house recently, earth-shaking in fact. My son lost his first tooth. It was a grand and glorious, as well More...

Pray for our nation to seek God

...and he said to him, "All these I will give you, if you will fall down and worship me." Matthew 4:9 More...

DIRECTORY OF AREA CHURCHES

SS=Sunday School SW=Sunday Worship AMERICUS UNION NON-DENOMINATIONAL: More...

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Education

Menus

Carroll Mon., Sept. 11 - Breakfast: Cereal, elf graham crackers, juice. Lunch: Beef strips, mashed potatoes, fruit, bread and butter. Choice: Chicken sticks. More...

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Obituaries

Marie J. McGinnis

Marie J. ( S t e p h e n ) McGinnis, 93, formerly of L a f a y e t t e , died at 3:16 a.m. Aug. 29, 2006, at Manor Care of Kokomo. More...

Patricia A. Bolin

Patricia A. (Bieghler) Bolin, 63, of Magazine, Ariz., died Aug. 30, 2006. More...

Mary E. Bruck

Funeral mass for Mary E. Bruck 77, of Logansport, was held Monday at All Saints Catholic C h u r c h , Logansport. F a t h e r Christopher More...

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APC accepts draft of revised zoning ordinances

By Debbie Lowe

In a six-to-one split vote, Carroll County Area Plan Commission approved a draft of the revised zoning ordinances at the Tuesday evening meeting. More...

Commissioners hear dairy representatives

By Debbie Lowe

Representatives from the proposed mega-dairy located in Democrat Township visited the commissioners' meeting Tuesday morning to explain their project. More...

Brochure promotes Carroll County

By Jennifer Archibald

A new brochure promoting Carroll County is hot off the press and will be available this week. More...

Community

This week I wrap up my school lunch series with a few tasty sweet endings. Cinnamon Popcorn is a light and sweet/spicy treat. Homemade Granola Bars can end a meal or start a day. More...

Announcements

The fifth annual CARROLL PTO trash bag fundraiser is under way and will conclude on Monday, Sept. 18. Proceeds from the sale this year will go for technology items such as an interactive white board. More...

Meetings

DUV Nat'l Convention The Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War held their National Convention in Harrisburg, Pa., Aug. 10-14. More...

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Sports

Cougars roar at Caston

Carroll High School Cross Country did something they have never done. They won three team trophies at one invitational. The Boys JV, Girls Varsity and Boys Varsity all placed first in the 16-team Caston Cross Country Invitational held Saturday. More...

West Lafayette blanks Delphi

By Todd Swank

Despite the fact that the West Lafayette football team had only scored 10 points all season and had lost to Cass 35-0, a team which beat the Oracles 35-13, the visitors still managed to leave Berto Field with a 20-0 victory. More...

Mistakes too costly for Cougars

By Mike Hoffman

The Cougars, playing at home for the first time this season, lost a heartbreaker Friday night. Both teams were looking for their first win of the season. More...

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Society

Lakes to celebrate 50th

Mr. and Mrs. William "Bill" Lake will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house Saturday at the Rockfield Community Building in Rockfield. More...

Shockeys celebrate 60th

Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Shockey of Delphi recently observed their 60th wedding anniversary. More...

Kellys celebrate 30 years

Dave and Terri (Hollis) Kelly of Cutler will celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary on Sept. 12. More...

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Public Records

Superior Court

Judge Jeffrey Smith

Superior Court judgments are gathered from public records on More...

Circuit Court

Judge Donald Currie

New filings are from public records available in the Carroll County Clerk's More...

Restaurant Inspections

Carroll High School Routine inspection: 8/22/06 Summary of violations: No violations noted More...

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