November 29, 2006 RSS feed / Local News

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Knotty problems in property taxation

I did a lot of reading about baseball when I was a kid - being a big fan but a mediocre player - and one of the books I remember was called "Knotty Problems in baseball." It was full of rulings on strange situations, for example: A fly ball knocks a More...

CDC Resources, Heartland Employment Services reaches out to area schools

The local not-for-profit agency CDC Resources has added a new program which helps individuals with disabilities. V.O.I.C.E. More...

Washington Twp.

Faith Lutheran Church youth group is sponsoring two families this year for Christmas. The elementary youth group is going to make an angel tree. They are selling Christmas ornaments for $5 each in memory or in honor of someone. More...

Burlington

Burlington Associate Club met Nov. 21 with six attending. The lesson, "Fix It and Forget It - Crockpot Cooking" and Why We Should Save Money and Why We Don't," were presented by Ruth Johnson. The next meeting will be held at 9 a.m. Dec. More...

Time and opportunity to give to the community

With the holiday season upon us, it is time to reflect and count our blessings. It is also a time to think of others. More...

State health officials mark World AIDS Day

AIDS is a global epidemic that has established a firm foothold right here in Indiana. An estimated 7,989 Hoosiers are currently living with More...

Carroll FFA members attend FIRE Conference

Six members of the Carroll FFA Chapter attended the Foundations In Reaching Excellence (FIRE) Conference at the Indiana FFA Leadership Center in Trafalgar Nov. 17- 19. More...

Be an angel to a child

Some children from less fortunate families in Carroll County do not always have many gifts, if any at all, to open during the holidays. More...

Purdue Yard & Garden

DECEMBER HOME (Indoor plants and activities) Check houseplant leaves for brown, dry edges, which indicate too little relative humidity in the house. Increase humidity by running a humidifier, grouping plants or using pebble trays. More...

Carroll adopts policy on sports supplements

Carroll School Board has established a policy prohibiting the use of performance enhancing supplements. More...

Camden

Camden-Jackson Township Public Library Christmas Appreciation get-together will be held Saturday at 6:30 p.m. at the Fireman's Lounge. More...

City council considers employee benefits

During Delphi budget discussions last fall, the topic of employee health insurance became one issue council members decided to address in the near future. The consensus of the members was to look at different plans that could provide cost-savings. More...

Hooked on Camden tractor pulls

Camden's 56-year tradition of hosting tractor-pulls has garnered attention from More...