May 21, 2008 RSS feed / Local News

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Jenny Maxwell receives teaching award

By Kevin Schnepp Staff writer
Delphi resident Jenny Maxwell already felt rewarded by doing what she loves - teaching special education at a neighboring school district. More...

DCES students continues fight against heart disease

Comet staff report

The 2008 Jump Rope For Heart was a huge success according to Delphi Community Elementary School Principal Bill Shidler. More...

Delphi prom prince & princess

Bobby Floyd and Autumn Britton were bestowed the honor of prince and princess during the Delphi Community High School 2008 prom. The event, themed "Happily Ever After," and after-prom were held April 19 in the Purdue Memorial Union. More...

'Click It or Ticket' returns with focus on all unbuckled motorists

Comet staff report

In an effort to save lives while increasing seat belt use across the state, the Governor's Council on Impaired & Dangerous Driving and the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) is joining with more than 250 state and local law enforcement agenc More...

Funds are secured for clean-up of Lakes Shafer, Freeman

Comet staff report

The state has approved $850,000 in funding to complete the dredging Lakes Shafer and Freeman. "Area residents and officials have worked diligently toward the project's completion," said State Senator Brandt Hershman (R-Wheatfield), More...

State and local agencies have until May 25 to file for federal disaster assistance

Comet staff report

Indiana state and local agencies and certain private non-profit organizations that are eligible for federal disaster assistance have until May 25 to apply. More...

Are you and your family sun safe?

Comet staff report

As temperatures slowly begin to rise and residents get ready to spend more time outdoors, the American Cancer Society asks families across the country to be sun safe in the coming months. More...

ISP will conduct DUI check point over holiday weekend

Comet staff report

During Memorial Day weekend, the Indiana State Police Lafayette Post will conduct an enforcement check point targeting impaired drivers in the Lafayette District. More...

Win a free week at soccer camp

Comet staff report

The Rossville Soccer League is sponsoring an essay contest with the winner receiving a free week at the British Challenger Soccer Camp to be held June 16-20 at Rossville Park. The contest is open for players ages 3-19. 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...

BMV enhances online help to customers

Comet staff report

Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles is offering more online services for BMV customers. Customers can now create a myBMV virtual account and avoid visiting, mailing or calling the BMV for help. More...