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SIA Foundation accepting grant applications Comet staff report The SIA Foundation is currently accepting grant applications from Indiana not-for-profit organizations that are seeking funding for capital projects in the areas of arts and culture, health and welfare, or education. Grant applications must be postmarked no later than Sept. 30 to be considered fo... More ... Sewer district fights back All interested hear conservancy district facts By Debbie Lowe Staff writer The president of the Indiana Conservancy District Association addressed a crowd of more than 80 Thursday night at the Yeoman church. He clarified facts and dispelled myths and rumors about what a conservancy district is and is not. More ... State unveils promotional contest to curb tobacco use Comet staff report Officials representing the In- Shape Indiana program and Indiana Tobacco Prevention Cessation Coalition recently unveiled a new three-month contest to encourage Hoosiers to quit using tobacco products. One lucky winner of the "Quit 2 Win" contest will receive $2,500 cash from Clarian Health. Priz... More ... Salvation Army services available to county Jenna Buehler Comet writer-intern Salvation Army representative Kim Widner is encouraging people in need to seek help at the area Salvation Army, located in the Delphi Stone Barn Area IV office. Services have been available to area residents for two years. Widner hopes to educate the community about the services available. More ... Hoosiers hit hard by red light running Comet staff report The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) reported 13 Hoosier motorists were killed and nearly 2,000 were injured last year in red light running crashes. In an effort to prevent these dangerous crashes, Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels has declared this week, Aug. 5-11, to be Indiana Stop on ... More ... Y initiates fundraising campaign; open house to be held Aug. 27 Comet staff report Nearing its fourth full year of operation, Carroll County YMCA has initiated a vigorous fund raising campaign. Membership is slowly increasing, but is reportedly not yet at the level to sustain operations. Over $1.3 million was raised by the community and surrounding area and the facility opened ... More ...
Comet staff report Visitors to this week's Old Settlers festival in Delphi can taaake part in narrated tours of historic buildings and the town. Delphi Preservation Society will sponsor trolley tours of historic Delphi Saturday afternoon during Old Settlers. Tours will begin at Murphy Fountain at the southwest cor... More ...
Jenna Buehler Comet writer-intern Delphi Community Middle School students who received National or Presidential Physical Fitness Awards last year are invited to participate in the first ever DCMS triathlon during the Sept. 5 school day. Middle school health and physical education teacher Theresa Traver explained the goal of the e... More ...
By Kevin Schnepp Staff writer Fun for the whole family will be a running theme throughout the 152nd annual Old Settlers' Festival, Meeting and Rendezvous this week in Delphi. A big part of the excitement will be the Canine Cavalcade to be held Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Riley Park. A preview of the show will occ... More ...
Comet staff report Fashions from the period when Delphi's opera house was a prominent town attraction will be presented by Delphi Preservation Society during Old Settlers Friday night. Jean Cole of Cole Clothing Museum in Logansport will narrate "What Shall I Wear To The Opera?" in the circuit court room on the th... More ... DNR offers hunter education classes Comet staff report In order to purchase a hunting license, anyone born after Dec. 31, 1986, must successfully complete a hunter education class offered by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Hunters certified in another state or Canada can also present a card or certificate and purchase an Indiana hunting li... More ... Plenty to eat, drink and enjoy at Old Settlers By Kevin Schnepp Staff writer Many small communities in the United States look similar on the surface. But those who live in such places know the integrity of the city's people helps define its worthiness as a place to call home. Throughout history, Carroll County has been blessed with innumerable residents who have helped ke... More ... Old Settlers meeting teeming with awards By Kevin Schnepp Staff writer A customary event during the final day of Old Settlers is the annual meeting of the Carroll County Old Settlers' Association. This year's program will be Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at Delphi United Methodist Church. The public is welcome to attend. More ...
By Jenna Buehler Comet writer-intern Carroll County Sheriff Tony Burns promised the community he would improve the appearance of the department when he ran for sheriff in 2006. His promise was fulfilled this year, beginning in early June and finalized last month. More ... Some county emergency sirens did not activate By Debbie Lowe Staff writer It was discovered in July that Camden's emergency siren, tested on the first Saturday of each month, was not activated by the radio signal sent out from the Carroll County Sheriff's Department. More ... |
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