July 18, 2007 RSS feed / Local News

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Post office central to Camden since town's inception

Camden, located in Jackson Township, Carroll County, is recognizing 175 years of its existence with a special two-day celebration this weekend. What follows below is a brief look back at Camden's beginning and earlier years. More...

Motorists who break work zone laws face stiff fines, possible jail time

Comet staff report

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is reminding motorists that breaking the law in Indiana's highway work zones will result in stiff fines and possible jail time. More...

Alleged victim turns into crime suspect

Comet staff report

A 21-year-old Monticello woman faces charges of filing a false police report, a Class A misdemeanor, after being investigated by the Carroll County Sheriff Department authorities. Autumn M. More...

Camden Fall Festival brings four contests to residents

Comet staff report

Beauty in youth and the glamorous golden years will both shine during pageants and contests at the Camden Fall Festival in August. More...

Relay for Life

Light the way to a cure
Comet staff report

Carroll County's 6th annual Relay for Life, which raises funds for the American Cancer Society, will be July 27 and 28 on the Carroll High School track. It will start at 6 p.m. on Friday and conclude at noon on Saturday. More...

Police solve area burglaries

Comet staff report

Two suspects have been named in the January burglary of Monical's Restaurant, Delphi, and February burglaries of Flora Citgo and Flora Maramart. Arrest warrants have been issued for Charles Roach, 29, and Phillip H. More...

Gardiner given stiff sentence

By Debbie Lowe Staff writer

Local resident Julie Gardiner was convicted of dealing methamphetamine within 1,000 feet of a public park, a Class A felony, June 12 in Carroll Circuit Court. More...

Duke Energy offers customers incentives to reduce AC use

Comet staff report

During the long, hot summer months, electricity consumption increases as customers use more power to keep their homes cool. More...

Celebrations to mark World Breastfeeding Week

Comet staff report

The White and Carroll County WIC programs are sponsoring a celebration in recognition of World Breastfeeding Week. The celebration will take place on Aug. 2 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Head Start Building in the Monticello City Park and on Aug. More...

175th Celebration Event Schedule

Saturday, July 21 Time Event and Location 9:00 Continental Breakfast - 153 W. Main: outside of Community Building 9:00 Bake Sale: United Methodist Women In front of Dr. More...

Camden to apply for grants for home and wastewater improvements

Comet staff report

Two public hearings preceded the July 10 meeting of the Camden Town Council. The first was an Indiana Housing Grant meeting. More...

Burlington contributes to county marketing study

Comet staff report

Carroll County Economic Development Corporation Director Daryl Smith gave an update on economic development issues in the county at the July 11 meeting of the Burlington Town Council. More...

SGM James Hancock Returns from Iraq

Comet staff report

SGM James R. Hancock of Flora returned home Saturday from a one year deployment in Baghdad, Iraq, where he received an Army Commendation Medal and Bronze Star for actions in support of Operation Together Forward and Fardh AL Qanoon. More...

Seward opens PI office

Comet staff report

Dale R. Seward, a Carroll County private investigator, has opened an office on the courthouse square in Delphi. Seward worked with the Delphi Police Department for 10 years, including two years of undercover drug work. More...

Alleged victim turns into crime suspect

Comet staff report

A 21 year-old Monticello woman faces charges of filing a false police report, a Class A misdemeanor, after being investigated by the Carroll County Sheriff Department authorities. Autumn M. More...

Flora man charged with child molestation and exploitation

No public defender appointed
By Debbie Lowe Staff writer

Phillip L. Stringer II, 30, of Flora was arrested July 4 on several counts of child molestation and child exploitation. More...