Carroll County's new sheriff has a big job to do. He inherited a jail facility that, by all accounts, needs thousands of dollars in repairs, if not totally replaced. He came into the job knowing the community and many of its leaders were disgruntled with the manner in which detainee meals were han... More...
In efforts to ward off potentially worsening money woes in the coming years, Delphi Community School Corporation Superintendent Ralph Walker laid groundwork for a plan to improve the corporation's general fund balance. Walker described strategies aimed at keeping short and long-term goals on targe... More...
Flora Town Council President Josh Ayres reported at Monday night's town council meeting that Area IV Development is interested in purchasing the old Flora School property and converting it into housing. "It's an exciting announcement," said Ayres. The plan is to convert the building into 16 two-b... More...
Cookie favorites such as Caramel deLites, Peanut Butter Patties, Peanut Butter Sandwiches, Shortbread, Thanks-A-Lot, Reduced Fat Cartwheels and Thin Mints will be offered as the annual Girl Scout Cookie sale begins Friday. More...
Cutest baby contest winner Gavin Walters basks in the glory of his achievement after being named 2006 ALCO cutest baby contest winner. ALCO sponsors the annual contest and donates all proceeds to a local charity or program. D.A.R.E. More...
Sitting in the same room with me right now are three green rectangular boxes perched atop the piano. These boxes, still wrapped in shiny holiday paper, represent our gift giving surplus for the Christmas season just passed. Missed connections, a party postponed, a no-show guest, there's a little st... More...
The Delphi Oracle wrestling team brought home the traveling trophy from North Newton for the third straight year. The Oracles beat South Newton 71-10. In round two, the Delphi squad beat North Newton 57-21, and in round three the Oracles wrestled previously unbeaten New Prairie. More...
Often at the turn of the year we look backward and we look forward. We sometimes wonder if this year will be better than the last. Many factors that make that determination we cannot control, however, there are many that we can. The Bible says in Galatians 6:7, "A man (or woman) reaps what he sow... More...
A party is planned to celebrate Margaret Mabbitt's 96th birthday. It will be held from noon to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 21, at the Senior Citizens Center on State Road 29, Burlington. The public is invited. Miss Mabbitt was born Jan. 18, 1911, in Carrollton Township and grew up on the family farm.... More...
Carroll Jr.-Sr. High School Principal Charles Huckstep announces the first semester honor roll. Students on the Top Scholars honor roll earned a grade point average of 4.0 or greater. Those on the Distinguished honor roll earned at least a 3.67 GPA. Students on the A-B honor roll earned at least a... More...
Donna L. Metzger Clark, 85, formerly of Delphi, passed away Jan. 3, 2007, at 4:10 p.m. at Milner Community Health Care Center in Rossville. She had been a resident there since July 2005. Mrs. Clark was born July 5, 1921, in Clinton County to Ross Hershel and Anna Florence Cripe Metzger. Her marria... More...
Superior Court judgments are gathered from public records on file in the Carroll County Clerk's office on the second floor of the courthouse, Delphi. New Filings Lauren E. Bowman, Michelle D. Rogers, Douglas C. Jones, and Jonathan H. Kilgore were all charged with operating while intoxic... More...
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County native is new Extension agent