January 16, 2008 RSS feed / Local News

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Senior agency still lacks funding

By Debbie Lowe Staff writer
Although the Senior and Family Services Agency recouped $10,000 from Indiana Packers Corp. due to lost funding from the county, Executive Director Jeff Sieber said that problem was only part of a larger financial issue. More...

FSA is receiving emergency loan applications

Comet staff report

The Farm Service Agency (FSA) is accepting applications for emergency loans through Aug. 27 for Carroll, Cass, Clinton and Pulaski counties. As a result of drought conditions from June 5, 2007, through Nov. More...

New council vows open government in Burlington

By Susan Scholl Editor

Stan Moore, newly elected president of the Burlington Town Council, announced at the Jan. 8 meeting that the council has already encountered two problems which demand immediate attention. Moore said the council learned Jan. More...

Ivy Tech to help former students complete their degrees

Comet staff report

Ivy Tech Community College in Lafayette will help former students complete their degree by awarding up to fifty $1,000 scholarships. More...

Roe to vie for county council seat

By Debbie Lowe Staff writer

The Dem ocrats sprinted to victory in the last election for cities and towns when Randy Strasser was elected mayor, along with three Democrat city council members and the clerk-treasurer. More...

HHH impact on county will be meeting topic

Comet staff report

All interested in discussing the Hoosier Heartland Highway's route and its impact on Carroll County are invited to a meeting Jan. 22 at 7 p.m. at the Canal Interpretive Center in Delphi. More...

Plans underway to organize county ag association

Comet staff report

An organizational meeting to develop a Carroll County Agriculture Association is being planned for people who are involved in agriculture and agribusiness. More...

Delphi fire department awarded Life Safety Achievement Award

By Jenna Buehler Comet writer-intern

Some of the sweetest rewards arrive as much as a year later, as one local fire department experienced first hand. More...

Business idea could snag $25,000 in regional competition

Comet staff report

Indiana has long been known for growing successful business ideas. The Indiana Venture Center (IVC) is offering a total of $64,500 in cash prizes in an effort to find the next big one. More...

'Sizzle' lost from Old Settlers

Critical electrical wire gone
By Debbie Lowe Staff writer

Delphi Chamber of Commerce lost a valuable item after last year's Carroll County Old Settler's celebration. Members need to find the item because it provides one of the most needed services to vendors and exhibitors at the event. More...

Family restaurant opens in Flora

By Jennifer Archibald Staff writer

There's a new restaurant in town. Flora's Family Restaurant opened Jan. 7 at 206 N. Sycamore Street (State Road 75) at the west end of town. Owner and chef is Nick Ferati, and his fiancé, Ashley Sales, is manager. They employ 12 people. More...

Camden Council makes appointments

By Jennifer Archibald Staff writer

Camden Town Council had its first meeting of the year on Jan. 10. Pete Wagoner was re-elected president of the council, and new councilman Richard Fite was elected vice president, both for four years. More...