September 5, 2007 RSS feed / Local News

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Storyteller to visit Delphi for countywide program

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Many Carroll County readers have checked out "The Glass Castle," the Carroll County on the Same Page featured selection. More...

Calendar of Local Heroes earns national award

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The Monticello Fire Dept.'s Calendar of Local Heroes that benefits the Hoosier Burn Camp held at Camp Tecumseh has earned national recognition. The calendar garnered a top media award from the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF). More...

Scrabble Fund Fest to help literacy volunteers

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"Scrabble Fund Fest" will be Sept. 24 from 7-9 p.m. in Monticello at the American Legion Hall, 405 E.Washington St. The event is co-sponsored by the Literacy Volunteers of White County. More...

Hoosier Heartland work moving forward

A public information meeting regarding HHIC progress will be held Sept. 26 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Delphi high school.
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Indiana Dept. of Transportation Commissioner Karl Browning provided an update regarding work on the proposed Hoosier Heartland Industrial Corridor at a meeting Aug. More...

Through trials, the message becomes clear

By Kevin Schnepp Staff writer

Former Carroll County resident Stacy Moriarty has faced many challenges during her life. Even relatively simple hurdles were dealt with as if little else mattered. More...

Variance granted amid protest

By Debbie Lowe Staff writer

Carroll County Area Plan Commission Board of Zoning Appeals granted a setback variance in the Hambridge addition near Lake Freeman at a meeting Aug. 28. The approval met with strong opposition from a neighbor. More...

Local canine pro heading to world competition

By Kevin Schnepp Staff writer

Bill Marion's Canine Cavalcade has been a familiar sight for many area residents during the past 13 years. More...

Harry Shaffer is recognized by Red Cross as 21-gallon blood donor

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Sixty-five units of blood were received from 71 volunteers when the Red Cross Bloodmobile visited Flora onAug. 30. The Flora Old Order German Baptist Church with 13 volunteers will receive $100 from Flora Psi Iota Xi. More...

Emergency funds available

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Area IV Agency on the Aging and Community Action Programs in Carroll County have emergency funds remaining for individuals who are in danger of electric, gas, or water disconnect or who have ten percent or less remaining in their bulk fuel supply. More...

Be Red Cross ready

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September is National PreparednessMonth. TheAmerican Red Cross encourages residents to be ready for emergencies through three steps: get a kit, make a plan and be informed. More...

Volunteers needed to help people file tax returns

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The Internal Revenue Service is looking for volunteers to provide tax return preparation assistance to people who cannot afford professional tax help, such as seniors, disabled, non-English speaking people and persons with lowto moderate income. More...

Local libraries sponsor Recycled Art Competition

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Carroll County on the Same Page announced a Recycled Art Competition will be held in October. The contest is inspired by the underlying theme of resourcefulness in "The Glass Castle," a book the program offered this summer. More...