August 15, 2007 RSS feed / Local News

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Area ranks high in quality of life and business attraction

Comet staff report
High rankings in the areas of quality of life and business attraction were announced by area government and economic development leaders Aug. 2 in Lafayette. More...

Hoosiers alerted of massive recall of Chinese-made toys

Comet staff report

Attorney General Steve Carter is urging parents to check their children's toys in the wake of the Fisher-Price announcement recalling 1.5 million Chinese-made toys worldwide. More...

Animal control commission is revved up for action

By Debbie Lowe Staff writer

The Carroll County Animal Control Commission was established in 2001 under the leadership of then sheriff, Dennis Randle. More...

Top dogs of Canine Cavalcade

Comet staff report

Riley Park in Delphi was the hot spot for canines during this year's Old Settlers' festival. The day of fun in the sun was centered around Bill Marion's Canine Cavalcade. More...

Poker Run planned in Battle Ground

Comet staff report

Battle Ground Lions Club is sponsoring a Motorcycle Poker Run on Aug. 25. The run will begin at 12:01 p.m. from 101 Main Street in Battle Ground. More...

Tuesday deadline for state's Do Not Call list

Comet staff report

August 21 is the next deadline to register for the state's Do Not Call list. Phone numbers placed on the list by midnight EDT Tuesday will begin receiving benefits of the law starting Oct. 1. More...

Program has openings for seniors in need

Comet staff report

National Able Network (NAN) announced openings for residents ages 55 or older who have limited income and are interested in getting back into the workforce. More...

IDEM pollution prevention grants available

Comet staff report

Projects that recycle and reduce waste or address product reformulation to reduce or eliminate a potential pollutant are eligible for the Pollution Prevention (P2) grant program. More...

Heritage Awards presented at Old Settlers' meeting

By Kevin Schnepp Staff writer

Carroll County residents Richard and Nancy Hicks, Erick and Gayle Peterson and Bob and Elaine Mc- Cain were awarded Carroll County Heritage Awards during the 152nd Old Settlers' Meeting last Saturday. More...

Temporary signal installed on U.S. 421 for construction work

Comet staff report

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) installed a temporary signal at U.S. 421, State Road 18 and State Road 39 to assist with the temporary run-around during the intersection improvement construction project. More...

INDOT lifts restrictions on SR 29

Comet staff report

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has announced the completion of a bridge replacement project on State Road 29 over Hurricane Creek, 1.7 miles north of State Road 26 in Clinton County. Construction began in May. More...

DPS fashion show

'What Should I Wear to the Opera?'
By Jennifer Archibald Staff writer

Fashions of yesteryear were modeled in the Carroll County Courthouse last Friday evening. More...