July 25, 2007 RSS feed / Local News

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A new concept for old tradition

By Debbie Lowe Staff writer
Throughout the country there are bike-a-thons, cut-a-thons and various other 'a-thons' held annually to raise money for charities and to help those less fortunate than the 'a-thoners.' Most of the charity events are tried and true and have stood th More...

Discovering what really happened to Earhart

The romanticism of the Earhart mystery
By Debbie Lowe Staff writer

Tuesday, July 24, would have been the 110th birthday of Amelia Earhart. And at this very minute, a team of 15 researchers, mostly scientists, are on the south sea island formerly known as Gardner Island. More...

Tire, household hazardous waste collection is Saturday

Comet staff report

The Northwest Indiana Solid Waste District and Carroll County are gearing up for the tire and household hazardous waste collection. More...

Women volunteers to build Habitat home

Comet staff report

Habitat for Humanity of Lafayette, the YWCA Women's Cancer Program and an all-women volunteer crew are partnering to build a home during this year's Women's Breast Cancer Awareness Build 2007. More...

Planting away from corners prevents accidents

Comet staff report

Farmers and homeowners are being asked to reconsider planting tall plants that may interfere with sight distance. More...

DPS purchases remaining third of City Hall building

Comet staff report

The Delphi Preservation Society (DPS) recently completed the purchase of the remaining onethird of the Assion-Ruffing City Hall building with its third-floor Opera House from Delphi Properties LLC. More...

Sheriff's department solves local heist quickly

By Debbie Lowe Staff writer

The day of July 17 probably took a different turn than expected for two 19-year-old White County residents. They most likely did not realize how quickly local law enforcement officials could act to solve a crime. More...

Skate park to accommodate area youth

By Jenna Buehler Comet writer-intern

Skateboarding is often referred to as a trend and sport, but to area skateboarders, it is an art. It requires finesse. The art often takes advantage of town sidewalks, stairs, and railing as its canvas. Soon, it will have a new alternative. More...

'Treasure Deals' Delphi's newest business

By Jenna Buehler Comet writer-intern

Local resident Troy Robinette has opened "Treasure Deals" at 111 S. Washington St., across from the courthouse. Robinette described the concept for the store as "a year-round yard sale, with everything from electronics to clothing. More...