March 19, 2008 RSS feed / Local News

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Open government is good government

By Gov. Charlie Crist
The early leaders of our country held widely divergent views on many topics, but their writings reflect a common appreciation of the importance of the right to know. More...

Burlington close to clearing up grant problems

Comet staff report

Burlington Town Council President Stan Moore reported that town officials are making progress on clearing up the problems with the Community Block Grants the town previously received for improvements to the sewer system. More...

Another empty building for Delphi

By Debbie Lowe Staff writer

No one would argue that it has been a rough winter. The snow was relentless and the ice was awful making travel dangerous and nearly impossible for much of the season. More...

IRS announces economic stimulus payment schedules

Comet staff report

The Internal Revenue Service announced Monday that it will begin sending more than 130 million economic stimulus payments starting May 2. The initial round of weekly payments will be completed by early July. More...

Flora Town Council approves water rate study

Comet staff report

A special meeting of the Flora Town Council was held March 12 to rescind a motion made at the March 3 council meeting regarding the airport environmental report and to approve a water rate study. More...

Church to host egg hunt March 22

Comet staff report

The Hickory Grove Church annual Egg Hunt will be from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday at the church. The church is located between Idaville and Delphi at 9714 N. 700 W. More...

Flood bill signed by governor

Comet staff report

Senate Bill 104, authored by Sen. Brandt Hershman, was signed into law March 14 by Gov. Mitch Daniels according to a press release from Hershman's office. The law will allow flood victims to get started on the rebuilding of their homes. More...

Funds distributed from Camden's anniversary celebration

Comet staff report

Jeff Sieber and Dan Casserly, representing the 175th anniversary committee, presented the final report and distributed leftover funds at last week's Camden Town Council meeting. More...

Nominate your choice for teacher of the year

Comet staff report

Delphi Lions Club announced nominations are being accepted for the sixth annual Teacher of the Year Award. The club presents the award annually to recognize one of the many outstanding teachers of the Delphi Community School Corporation. More...

Three inducted into Ag Hall of Fame

by Kevin Schnepp Staff writer

The 2008 class of Carroll County Agriculture Hall of Fame inductees were announced during the Carroll County Pork Producers Annual Meeting and Banquet held March 10 at the 4-H Community Building in Flora. Recipients of the honor were Wilbur O. More...