February 28, 2007 RSS feed / Local News

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Tri Kappa donates to cancer causes

By Kevin Schnepp Staff writer
On Feb. 12, Norm and Jane Miller, representing the Delphi chapter of Tri Kappa, presented Don Woodley of Ovar'Coming with a check for over $5,300. More...

Give daffodils. Give hope. Order deadline extended!

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Brighten up your home or office and help the American Cancer Society paint Mid-Indiana yellow for this year's Daffodil Days campaign. Bunches of 10 daffodils are available for a $10 donation. More...

Board of works decides water bills

By Debbie Lowe Staff writer

When the extremely cold weather hit the area approximately two weeks ago, many Delphi residents experienced frozen water pipes and meters. Water department employees worked long hours helping customers understand the nature of their problems. More...

Sheriff's sergeant completes field training

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Sgt. Dennis Randle, 26-year veteran with the Carroll County Sheriff's Office, completed a Field Training Officer course Feb. 16. More...

Early bird beats the worm

A robin huddles on a frosty branch near Delphi Feb. 21, a sign winter will soon be a memory. The migratory birds were reportedly sighted in the area as early as January. More...

4-H members and parents are invited to Junior Pork Day

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Evaluating pork cuts, reading ear notches and preparing show pigs for the ring are all topics that will be covered at Purdue University's Junior Pork Day 2007. More...

Carroll approves administrator raises

By Jennifer Archibald Staff writer

Carroll School Board approved increases in administrators' salaries for 2006-2007 at its Feb. 7 meeting. Carroll Elementary principal Carolyn O'Connell will receive a 1 1/2 percent increase, retroactive to Jan. More...

Free educational lessons are offered

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Purdue Extension Carroll County is offering free educational project lessons on March 1 at the 4-H Community Building in Flora. More...

New political filings

The following individuals recently filed their candidacy for city and town elections for the May primary races: Richard L. Fite (D), Camden, for Camden Town Council; Tom Lucas (D), Shirley A. More...

Tech Tuesdays are recheduled

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Due to recent weather related delays and cancellations, the Tech Tuesdays being offered at Carroll Elementary School have been rescheduled. More...

New horticulture series to begin March 14

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A monthly horticulture series is being started by Paul Marcellino, Purd u e U n i v e r s i t y Extension Educator. The meetings will include informative topics concerning the vegetable and floral gardener. More...

Accused graffiti painter pleads not guilty

By Debbie Lowe Staff writer

Jose Torres, the only person arrested and charged with spraypainting graffiti on several locations in Delphi, appeared before Carroll Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Smith Thursday night. Smith read the details of Counts 1 through 16. More...

Police agencies work in unison to solve Flora crime

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The Flora Police Dep a r t m e n t , working in conjunction with the Carroll County Sheriff's Office, has completed a month-long burglary investigation into a Flora burglary. More...

Hoosiers encouraged to be prepared for severe weather

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The Indiana Department of Homeland Security is encouraging all Hoosiers to take advantage of Severe Weather Preparedness Week March 4-10 by making sure they are ready for the possibility of a weather-related disaster or emergency. More...

Camden learns it has no emergency shelter

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Recent snow storms and power outages have Camden officials on notice that the town has no emergency shelter. Carroll County Emergency Management Director Justin Darling said that the county does not have an emergency plan for shelter at Camden. More...

Artist applications available for Delphi art show

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The Delphi Chapter of Tri Kappa Sorority and the Delphi Community School Corporation invites local artists to exhibit their artwork at their upcoming 2007 show. The dates of the show are Sunday, May 6, from 1:30- 4:30 p.m. More...

Working through adversity

"Josh is truly an example of working through adversity to live his life to the fullest." Kathy Sanders, school nurse
By Jennifer Archibald Staff writer

Josh Spray is 13 and a seventh grader at Carroll Jr.-Sr. High School. He likes sports, video games, and hanging out with his friends. More...