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Local News January 17th, 2007
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FAFSA help available
      Delphi Community High School will host a Free Application for Federal Student Aid workshop Jan. 23 at 6:45 p.m. in the C-Pod at the high school. A representative from the Indiana Student Financial Aid Association will provide an overview of the financial aid process as well as go over the FAFSA in...
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Hunter education course is being offered
      Indiana Conservation Officers Thomas Skinner and Bill Hinshaw will offer a hunter education course Jan. 20 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Big Linder's Auction Barn, located one-half mile south of Rossville on SR39/US421. Anyone interested may attend.
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Sheriff and council
Getting off on the right foot
By Debbie Lowe
      The early morning of January 12 was a morning of firsts in the commissioners' meeting room at the Carroll County Courthouse. The mood and atmosphere were positive and upbeat as the Carroll County Council met for the first time in the new year. It was the first meeting newly elected Ron Slavens att...
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Relay for Life of Carroll County kicks off for 2007
      Carroll County residents kicked off the 2007 annual American Cancer Society Relay For Life event on Tuesday at Pat's Country Barn. Although the Relay For Life of Carroll County is more than five months away, this is the time to get involved.
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IRS.gov, E-file helps taxpayers
      Given the large number of changes this year, there are several easy options for taxpayers to turn to for help. IRS.gov will have information on all the tax changes and new features this year. Key features include: 1040 Central. This is a onestop online shop for people hunting key forms, looking f...
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ISP Lafayette releases December statistics
      Indiana State Police at the Lafayette Post have released statistics for December. Troopers issued 1030 traffic citations and wrote 353 traffic warnings. Troopers also arrested 24 drunk drivers and made 52 criminal arrests.
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Washington Twp.
Marilyn Hile Deer Creek 859-4871
      Carroll County EMS will offer a First Responder Class beginning Feb. 13 from 6-10 p.m. in Deer Creek. Those interested in taking the class should talk to Pastor Tom McShannock. Faith Lutheran church's choir director Peg Wright is interested in starting a youth choir. Those interested in participat...
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Burlington Council appoints Davis
By Shawna Dreadfulwater
      Robert Davis was sworn in as the third member of the B u r l i n g t o Town Council on Jan. 10. He replaces his brother, Dick, who died in D e c e m b e and will finish out his term. Davis, a member of the Progressive Party, was sworn in by Clerk-Treasurer Tammy Dyer.
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Camden
Mary Whitfield Camden 686-2553
      Camden American Legion will meet Monday night in the Legion Home. Jackson Township advisory board and trustee and the Camden Town Council will have a joint meeting at 7 p.m. Jan. 24 in the fire station. Jamey Griffey has been transferred to Kindred Hospital, 1700 W. 10th St., Indianapolis, IN 462...
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Burlington
Cheryl Milburn Burlington 566-3453
      Kiwanis Club will meet Saturday morning at 7:30 for breakfast and meeting at the fire station. CWF will sponsor a soup luncheon following services Sunday at the Church of Christ. Crossroads Community Christian Church youth group will meet at 6 p.m. Sunday at the home of Dan and Teresa Butcher.
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Carroll Elementary students hear Red Skelton recording
By Jennifer Archibald
      Book Readers and Horn Blowers made a return visit to Carroll Elementary School last Friday to present a musical and biographical program on Red Skelton. Narrator Charlie Dee told about Skelton's life as a clown, comedian, radio and TV star, actor, composer, artist, and writer.
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When a cover-up is good
The writing on the wall for Delphi
By Debbie Lowe
      Usually the concept of a "cover-up" holds a negative connotation. But as many business owners and Delphi area residents came to learn last week, sometimes a "cover-up" is the thing to do. The night of Jan. 9 seemed to be a busy one for one or more individuals in possession of cans of spray paint i...
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Probation visit nets mobile methamphetamine lab
      A routine visit to her probation officer ended up costing a Flora woman a stay at the Carroll County Jail last Friday evening. The Carroll County Sheriff's office received information that 19-year-old Latasha Lynn Duvall of Flora was wanted on a Carroll Superior Court arrest warrant, charged her w...
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