March 5, 2008 RSS feed / Local News

010p1_xlg.jpg

Local barber still cutting away

By Kevin Schnepp Staff writer
Sometimes things are not always as they seem. Local barber Al Rossi received some warm good-byes from customers who heard he would close his doors soon, but those endearments are going to have to wait. More...

Egg Hunt set in Flora

Comet staff report

Flora's annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held March 15 at 1 p.m. at Flora Community Park. More...

Daffodil Days begin in Carroll County

Comet staff report

Daffodil Days is a special event representing hope in the fight against cancer. This year the Carroll County Unit of the American Cancer Society welcomes your support as Daffodil Days quickly approaches March 20. More...

New Flora VFD station grant options are next step

By Susan Scholl Editor

Flora Town Council took a preliminary look at what the town is considering in the way of a new fire station at Monday night's meeting. More...

Old Ben Run/Walk is March 15

Comet staff report

The 23rd Annual Old Ben 5K Run/Walk will be held March 15 in Kokomo. Race day will begin with registration and number pick up from 7:30 to 8:15 a.m. at Rodgers Pavilion. Register before or on March 7 and the registration fee is $12. More...

Flooded with questions

Flood victims and public officials exchange questions and responses during a public forum held Friday in Delphi. More...

APC appoints new legal eagle

By Debbie Lowe Staff writer

A new day has dawned for the Carroll County Area Plan Commission. A new zoning administrator will soon take the reigns, there may be a new secretary and a new attorney was hired at the Feb. 26 evening APC meeting. Cynthia G. More...

Council juggles money

Payroll will be met…other bills on hold
By Debbie Lowe Staff writer

County council members played a strategic game of what bills to pay immediately and what bills could wait at their Friday morning meeting. More...

Child Abuse 101 rescheduled

Comet staff report

Prevent Child Abuse Carroll County, in cooperation with Carroll County Head Start, will present Child Abuse 101 March 11 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Stone Barn in Delphi. More...

Free tax help available

Comet staff report

Free tax preparation for lowto middle income individuals, with special attention to those 60 and older, will be offered by AARP representatives at the Carroll County Senior and Family Services, 1001 S. Washington St., Delphi. More...

Delphi property tax revenue expected to fall

Services to remain constant despite reduction
By Debbie Lowe Staff writer

Delphi Mayor Randy Strasser told city council members at their Monday night meeting the city could experience an approximate $400,000 decrease in property tax revenue from 2008 to 2010 due to the possible adoption of HB1001, which would cap propert More...

Disaster legal services available

Comet staff report

Free legal advice and referrals are available for anyone affected by the January and February storms and flooding in 21 disaster-designated counties including Carroll, Cass, Tippecanoe and White. More...

Local flooding continues

Flood alert sign-up available
Comet staff report

The National Weather Service (NWS) advised that Carroll County remains under a flood warning. More...

Flood victims ask for future help

By Kevin Schnepp Staff writer

Residents affected by recent flooding still have many questions swirling about. Many wonder what exactly caused the floods, how it could have been avoided or minimized and how to prevent future problems. More...

Rotary seeks leadership campers

Comet staff report

The Rotary Club of Delphi is seeking candidates to attend its 22nd annual District 6540 Rotary Youth Leadership Award Camp from April 18 to 20 at Camp Tecumseh YMCA Outdoor Center. More...

What is Carroll County EDC all about?

Editor's Note: The following explanation was provided by Carroll County Economic Development Corporation to help readers understand the organization. More...