August 8, 2007 RSS feed / Local News

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Historic tours to be offered during O. S. celebration

Comet staff report
Visitors to this week's Old Settlers festival in Delphi can taaake part in narrated tours of historic buildings and the town. Delphi Preservation Society will sponsor trolley tours of historic Delphi Saturday afternoon during Old Settlers. More...

State unveils promotional contest to curb tobacco use

Comet staff report

Officials representing the In- Shape Indiana program and Indiana Tobacco Prevention Cessation Coalition recently unveiled a new three-month contest to encourage Hoosiers to quit using tobacco products. More...

Hoosiers hit hard by red light running

Comet staff report

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) reported 13 Hoosier motorists were killed and nearly 2,000 were injured last year in red light running crashes. More...

The race is on for DCMS's first triathlon

Jenna Buehler Comet writer-intern

Delphi Community Middle School students who received National or Presidential Physical Fitness Awards last year are invited to participate in the first ever DCMS triathlon during the Sept. 5 school day. More...

DPS to show off opera house-era fashions

Comet staff report

Fashions from the period when Delphi's opera house was a prominent town attraction will be presented by Delphi Preservation Society during Old Settlers Friday night. More...

Old Settlers meeting teeming with awards

By Kevin Schnepp Staff writer

A customary event during the final day of Old Settlers is the annual meeting of the Carroll County Old Settlers' Association. This year's program will be Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at Delphi United Methodist Church. The public is welcome to attend. More...

Some county emergency sirens did not activate

By Debbie Lowe Staff writer

It was discovered in July that Camden's emergency siren, tested on the first Saturday of each month, was not activated by the radio signal sent out from the Carroll County Sheriff's Department. More...

SIA Foundation accepting grant applications

Comet staff report

The SIA Foundation is currently accepting grant applications from Indiana not-for-profit organizations that are seeking funding for capital projects in the areas of arts and culture, health and welfare, or education. More...

Sewer district fights back

All interested hear conservancy district facts
By Debbie Lowe Staff writer

The president of the Indiana Conservancy District Association addressed a crowd of more than 80 Thursday night at the Yeoman church. He clarified facts and dispelled myths and rumors about what a conservancy district is and is not. More...

Salvation Army services available to county

Jenna Buehler Comet writer-intern

Salvation Army representative Kim Widner is encouraging people in need to seek help at the area Salvation Army, located in the Delphi Stone Barn Area IV office. Services have been available to area residents for two years. More...

Y initiates fundraising campaign; open house to be held Aug. 27

Comet staff report

Nearing its fourth full year of operation, Carroll County YMCA has initiated a vigorous fund raising campaign. Membership is slowly increasing, but is reportedly not yet at the level to sustain operations. More...

Cavalcade of activity is planned at Riley Park

By Kevin Schnepp Staff writer

Fun for the whole family will be a running theme throughout the 152nd annual Old Settlers' Festival, Meeting and Rendezvous this week in Delphi. A big part of the excitement will be the Canine Cavalcade to be held Saturday from 10:30 a.m. More...

DNR offers hunter education classes

Comet staff report

In order to purchase a hunting license, anyone born after Dec. 31, 1986, must successfully complete a hunter education class offered by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). More...

Plenty to eat, drink and enjoy at Old Settlers

By Kevin Schnepp Staff writer

Many small communities in the United States look similar on the surface. But those who live in such places know the integrity of the city's people helps define its worthiness as a place to call home. More...

Jail gets makeover

By Jenna Buehler Comet writer-intern

Carroll County Sheriff Tony Burns promised the community he would improve the appearance of the department when he ran for sheriff in 2006. His promise was fulfilled this year, beginning in early June and finalized last month. More...