September 26, 2007 RSS feed / Local News

Environmental Education workshop helps teachers learn and teach

Where does your trash go after you set it on the curb? Where do pests hang out in your school? How do birds hunt? More...

Community Thank You

Kids at their best

It is easy to catch kids doing something wrong, but they are definitely doing something right, too. Last week you may have seen juniors and seniors out in Carroll County doing community service. More...

Sewer district initiates Phase IV in White Co.

Phase IIIB groundbreaking planned

To celebrate the beginning of the Phase III and IIIB construction, including Carroll County, Twin Lakes Regional Sewer District Board of Directors announced a ground-breaking ceremony to be held Sept. 26 at 11 a.m. More...

Temporary signal placed on S.R. 18/U.S. 421/S.R. 39

As of Monday, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has placed temporary traffic lights on east and westbound State Road 18 (S.R. 18)/U.S. 421/State Road 39 (S.R. 39) for approximately one month. More...

Carroll school enrollment down

Superintendent John Sayers announced enrollment figures at a regular Carroll School Board meeting Sept. 18. He said on official enrollment day, Sept. 14, the count was 1,113, down 10.5 from last year. Kindergarten students count half. More...

Backpacking in Southeast Asia

Editor's Note: Before moving back to Indiana from California, Lindsey Payne went on a three-month backpacking trip to Southeast Asia. More...

4-H'ers honored at Achievement Night

At the recent Carroll County Achievement Night, "I Dare You" awards were presented to Carissa Hicks and Kara Overholser. The "I Dare You" award is presented to 4-H members in their junior year who have shown outstanding leadership. More...

Drivers should beware of deer this fall

As the days shorten, the chances of hitting a deer grows, so drivers need to be careful as fall approaches. More...

Graffiti sparks student volunteerism

Concerned Camden resident and Delphi Community High School senior, Kyle Bender wants to get rid of area graffiti. More...

Local bank helps raise funds for Riley Hospital

Comet staff report Patients of Riley Hospital for Children are benefiting from the efforts of a local bank that is raising funds for the Riley Children's Foundation. More...

Nominations sought for Family of the Year

Family Services, Inc. is currently accepting nominations for the 2007 Distinguished Family of the Year. More...

Homeowners can submit e-testimonies on property tax reform

Sen. Brandt Hershman (R) encouraged Hoosiers to offer their personal experiences and suggestions for property tax reform by submitting e-testimonies online via the State Commission on Tax and Financing Policy at www.propertytaxreform. in.gov. More...

Lafayette ISP releases August statistics

Troopers based out of the Indiana State Police at the Lafayette issued 1227 traffic citations and wrote 697 traffic warnings in August. Troopers also arrested 36 drunk drivers and made 80 criminal arrests. More...

What's Happening Elsewhere

LocalEAAChapter 256 invites residents to FLY IN THE B-17 AND RELIVE THE PAST Sept. 28, 29 and 30 at Kokomo Municipal Airport. Grand tours, flights in theWWII bomber over central Indiana and memorabilia will be offered. More...

Delphi schools forced to request tax advance

Tax revenue may or may not be received

What is true in gardening is true in life - when a weed is allowed to grow, it begins to choke the flowers around it. Similarly, when a government entity allows the weed of financial woes to surface, all entities it supports suffer also. More...

INDOT focuses on rural road safety

Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels has proclaimed September 16 to 22 Indiana Rural Road Safety Week. Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is urging drivers to focus on this critical public safety issue. More...

Delphi adopts personnel policy

The contentious subject of an update to the city ofDelphi's personnel policy manual was settled quickly, without fanfare, at last Wednesday evening's board of worksmeeting.Because the policieswere not completed at the last city council meeting, cou More...

Delphi FFA mixes work and play during summer

Members of Delphi Future Farmers of America enjoyed many fun and exciting summer activities this year. More...

County 4-H'ers win $1000 4-H scholarships

Three Carroll County 4- H'ers each received a $1,000 4-H Scholarship at the Indiana 4-H Congress Scholarship luncheon on Sept. 22. More...

National Banned Books Week to be celebrated by DPL

As part of the Delphi Public Library's effort to publicize National Banned Books Week, it is holding book fairs and library programs at Barnes and Noble Book Store in Lafayette Sept. 30. More...