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By Jenna Buehler Comet writer-intern Notoriety of the community comes in many forms. For one local entrepreneur, notoriety sat down for brunch earlier this year, and since that day has continued to flood the restaurant's open door. The sixth edition of "Dining Secrets of Indiana," a guide to unique restaurants and eateries, was publ... More ... Odd Fellows help with Christmas Baskets Comet staff report Members of the Delphi chapter of Independent Order of Odd Fellows helped prepare and distribute Christmas baskets to the greater Delphi area over the weekend. Members Don Willy and Tom Flora and Noble Grand Jack Dillman helped complete the task at the National Guard Armory Saturday and Sunday. More ... Family opens home for 'Blue' Christmas Comet staff report A rural Delphi couple without plans for Christmas Eve will open their home to others in need of a little company that evening. Mr. and Mrs. Gary Cleaver will offer a "Blue" Christmas Dec. 24 from 4 to 8 p.m. at their farm, located at 495S. CR750W., about half a mile south of Division Line Rd. More ...
Comet staff report Camden-Jackson Township Fire Department honored Max Rude for 50 years of service during their annual Christmas party. Rude joined the department in January 1958 and was chief for 17 years. He plans to retire next month. More ... Clothing donations are needed Comet staff report The First Presbyterian Church in Delphi is still collecting clothing to be given away free to anyone who has a need. "In order to continue this very successful mission, we are again asking for help from the community," said Linda Gingrich. More ... White and Carroll REMCs to merge By Debbie Lowe Staff writer Carroll County REMC members received a letter from the board of directors last week explaining plans to merge with White County REMC. Rumors of the merger were prevalent the week before, however REMC officials refused to go on record to confirm or deny them. More ... Operation Round-Up awards grants Comet staff report Carroll County REMC's Operation Round-Up awarded a total of $9,990 in its latest round of grants. Organizations receiving grants are listed below, along with grant amounts and a brief description of what the grants will be used for. More ... County sheriff's office needs used cell phones Comet staff report The Carroll County Sheriff's Office announced a partnership with the 911 Cell Phone Bank, a nonprofit organization that provides no cost emergency cell phones to law enforcement and victim service agencies nationwide. More ... Camden to re-apply for CDBG grant Comet staff report Amy Miller of Cornerstone Grants Management said at the Dec. 11 meeting of the Camden Town Council that Camden did not score high enough to secure a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) in the latest round of awards announced last month. She said the town narrowly missed getting funding to upg... More ... Burlington officials approve salary ordinances Comet staff report Burlington Town Council passed two salary ordinances at its last regular meeting of the year on Dec. 12. Clerk-Treasurer Tammy Dyer read by title only the Wastewater Salary Ordinance 2007-4. The ordinance was approved on second reading. More ... Homestead Credit Rebates to be distributed soon Comet staff report Carroll County has received its share of monies for Homestead Credit Rebates to be distributed to Carroll County Homestead property owners, according to Carroll County Auditor Beth L. Myers. Myers said she is expecting another deposit soon from the state. More ...
Comet staff report The Hoosier Heartland Highway/ Context Sensitive Solutions committee of locals in Delphi has been discussing possible opportunities for development in the historic Deer Creek Valley. This has come to light because of the route of the Hoosier Heartland Highway through the valley. More ... Walk off Christmas pounds; take Monon historic trail hike Comet staff report Get ready to try out those new boots, gloves, coats and scarves you're expecting to get for Christmas. Delphi Historic Trails has scheduled a hike for Dec. 26 along a historic part of east Delphi. Walkers should meet at the Canal Center in Delphi at 1 p.m. Weather could cause cancellation or mo... More ... A special Christmas gift Comet staff report Generosity and goodwill abound at Christmas. There are countless stories documenting these kind acts. Last week one such act occurred in Delphi at the home of Russ and Betty Landis. Betty is caring for her husband who is battling cancer. Their son, Chris, stopped by with lasagna that his wife, Je... More ... Carroll uses ISTEP results as tool By Jennifer Archibald Staff writer In analyzing and reporting ISTEP+ results, many comparisons can be made: In any given school, how this year's grade level performance compared to the same grade level last year How one school did compared to other schools in the area How a school's grade level results compare to state averages Com... More ... Delphi ISTEP scores improve By Kevin Schnepp Staff writer Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress-Plus (ISTEP+) results were up this testing round. Recently released ISTEP+ results revealed approximately 72 percent of Indiana students in grades three to 10 passed state exams in English/language arts and mathematics in 2007, an increase from 2... More ... Non-profit grant proposals due soon By Debbie Lowe Staff writer Partnership for a Drug Free Carroll County, also known as Don't Underestimate Carroll County (DUCC), is offering grant funding to non-profits for 2008. The funds are generated from local offender court fines and fees. More ...
By Debbie Lowe Staff writer The residents and businesses of Delphi will have a new police chief serving them beginning Jan. 1. Change was promised in the city election and according to new chief Justin Darling, change is what is on the drawing table. "I am considering several options to make the police department accountabl... More ... Carroll now has two RN's By Jennifer Archibald Staff writer Carroll School Board hired a school nurse, Jennifer Wellbaum, and a school nurse supervisor, Melinda Allbaugh, at its Dec. 4 meeting. Both reside in Flora and both have been subbing in the nurse's position at Carroll. Wellbaum graduated from nursing school at Parkland College in Champaign, Ill. More ... Delphi P.O. to hold Passport Fair Dec. 29 Comet staff report For those planning a trip outside the country, a Passport Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Dec. 29 at the Delphi Post Office, located at 201 W. Franklin Street. Postal Service sales and service associates will help residents with passport applications, fees and photos. More ... |
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