May 14, 2008 RSS feed / Local News

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How to take care of your kids and still be a philanthropist

Al Jackson
If you are like a large number of Americans you were somewhat disgruntled to learn that at your death you will not be able to leave the considerable buildup in your qualified retirement plans (QRP) to your children without suffering a tax thrashin More...

Dates announced for Advancing Hoosier Women in Business Seminar series

Comet staff report

Lt. Governor Becky Skillman, the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs, and the Indiana Small Business Development Center Network will again host the Advancing Hoosier Women in Business seminar series during summer 2008. More...

Pollution prevention grants available

Comet staff report

Innovative businesses, schools or municipalities may reap financial rewards by applying for a Pollution Prevention (P2) grant through the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) by Aug. 29, 2008. More...

'Guys and Dolls Jr' is next Stargazers 'boffo' production

Comet staff report

Auditions for Delphi library's Stargazers production of "Guys and Dolls Jr." will be May 27. All actors who want to audition should call the library at (765) 564- 29292 to register. The musical will be performed July 25 and 26. More...

Historic farms sought for rural preservation award

Comet staff report

Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana welcomes nominations for the 2008 John Arnold Rural Preservation Award. The award recognizes the preservation and continued agricultural use of historic farm buildings in Indiana. More...

A farmer's market in Delphi

Comet staff report

Delphi Main Street will hold an organizational call-out meeting tonight, May 14, at 5 p.m. on the second floor meeting room of the city building at Main and Union streets. More...

FSSA receives approval to expand SCHIP coverage

Comet staff report

More Hoosier children are now eligible for health insurance coverage. More...

Volunteer steps forward for Camden Fall Festival

By Jennifer Archibald Staff writer

Camden's new tax rate and the Fall Festival were among topics discussed at the Camden Town Council meeting last Thursday night. Clerk-treasurer Pat Casserly said the general fund rate was raised slightly from $1.05 to $1.08. More...

State appellate court sides with county prosecutor

By Debbie Lowe Staff writer

The Indiana Court of Appeal, in a ruling issued May 9, determined the Carroll County Prosecutor's Office met the "burden of establishing a prima facie case" involving Clint Jervis of Rossville in August 2007. More...

Lock-Up is successful MDA fundraiser

Comet staff report

A massive arrest of local leaders in Carroll County on May 8 benefitted the Muscular Dystrophy Association. They participated in the MDA Lock-Up at the Wabash & Erie Canal Center in Delphi. More...

Two Wargos receive awards

By Kevin Schnepp Staff writer

Dr. Stephen Wargo and his son, Peter, both of Delphi, received awards earlier this year from the University of Asian Martial Arts Studies and martial arts organization The Alliance. Dr. More...