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Wildcat Creek is flowing again

A log jam on Wildcat Creek at the north edge of Burlington is finally getting the attention it deserves. Town officials have been working for several months trying to find a way to remove the debris. More...

Overlooked funding source at sheriffs department pays off

Jailers find cash for county
By Debbie Lowe Staff writer

Carroll County Sheriff Tony Burns, who took office Jan. 1, 2007, is still learning some of the intricacies of running a jail in the most efficient and costeffective manner. A lesson learned last fall is now paying off for the county. More...

Local News

Light the way to a cure

'08 Relay for Life Comet staff report

Carroll County's 7th annual Relay for Life, which raises funds for the American Cancer Society, will be June 27 and 28 on the Carroll High School track. It will start at 6 p.m. on Friday and conclude at noon on Saturday. More...

Project helps homeless veterans

Comet staff report

A Carroll Jr.-Sr. High School student conducted a food drive to help with a winning project in the WRTV 6/"Oprah's Big Give Indiana" contest. More...

ISP offers youth camps

Comet staff report

For more than 30 years, the Indiana State Police has offered young people an up-close look at law enforcement and the criminal justice system through its youth camps. More...

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Opinions & Letters

Is merger right for Carroll County REMC?

Carroll County REMC customers will be asked to weigh in on the proposed merger with White County at the annual meeting June 21. The board of directors for the two cooperatives voted in November to proceed with a plan to merge. More...

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Midwest Memo

Snip, snip, snip
by Alan Shultz

I get my hair cut at a place called Jerry's Barber Shop. I've never met Jerry and I think he actually dates back several owners ago. From what I can tell only his name remains these days. More...

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Society

Robbins 60th anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Robbins of 3623 Senior Place, West Lafayette, 47906 (formerly of Delphi), observed their 60th wedding anniversary on June 15. They will have a small family celebration later this summer. More...

50th wedding anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Pete Wagoner, 211 E. Main St., Camden, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday in Bloomington with friends and family. Wagoner and the former Pat Hogan were married June 22, 1958, at the Camden First Baptist Church. More...

Engagements

Horn-VanRiper

Denis and Bonnie Horn of Lafayette, formerly of Delphi, announce the engagement of their daughter, Heather E. Horn, to Curtis M. VanRiper of Chicago. More...

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Education

Delphi elementary announces honor roll

Delphi Community Elementary School's fourth nine weeks honor roll was announced by principal Bill Shidler. More...

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Obituaries

Virginia L. Addy

Virginia Lee Addy, 77, of Jamestown, died at 7:55 p.m. Monday, June 16, 2008, at her residence. Born April 19, 1931, in Lafayette, she was the daughter of Clifford and Helen Kopf Wise. She graduated from Monitor High School in 1949. More...

Everett L. Sailors

Everett L. "Cook" Sailors, 80, of Logansport, passed away at 7:58 p.m. Sunday, June 15, 2008, in Logansport. Born May 17, 1928, in Cass County, he was the son of Leo J. and Lorena Farrer Sailors. On Nov. More...

Louise Whiteman

Services for Louise Whiteman, 84, of Delphi, were held Saturday at Davidson Funeral Home, Delphi. Burial was at Pretty Prairie Cemetery, Battle Ground. She died at 11:08 a.m. Wednesday, June 11, 2008, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Lafayette. More...

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Council to consider EDIT increase

Sheriff to replace deputy and jailer by split vote
By Debbie Lowe Staff writer

It was decided at the last county council meeting the preferred method to control county spending at this point in the process of budget reductions is to reduce personnel expenses through workforce numbers by attrition. More...

Two more donation ordinances established

By Debbie Lowe Staff writer

Following the lead of Carroll Manor that received permission for private citizens to donate money to the county for use only at that facility, two ordinances were adopted for the Carroll County Sheriffs Department to allow similar donations for two More...

Farmers should report flood damage immediately

Comet staff report

The Indiana Department of Homeland Security announced through the office of local Emergency Management Agency Director Dave Mc- Dowell farmers affected by flooding and other natural disasters which occurred across the state in the last couple of w More...

Community

KICK home tour is Saturday

Flora Community Club's KICK Team will host a home tour on June 21 from 10 am to 2 p.m. Proceeds will be used for scholarships and other needs in the community. There are five homes on the tour. More...

Hoosier Home Cookin'

With grilling season in full swing, this week's recipes are perfect for summer get-togethers and grill outs. Nothing's better than steak on the grill and this kicked up version is great with a big salad. More...

Announcements

Delphi Christian Church will be sponsoring a PARENTS NIGHT OUT each Thursday evening for ages 4 and up. There will be fun, movies and crafts for all. The first Thursday night session will begin June 19 from 6-8 p.m. More...

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Sports

Burlington runner wins Hog Jog

Comet staff report

The 30th annual running of the Hog Jog was held Saturday morning in Flora. Sponsored by the Flora Lions Club, the event attracted over 500 runners (10K, 2-mile and runt jog) and walkers (2-mile). More...

Tournament champs

Carroll County's Hannah Marvin, Shelby Hicks and Caitlin Schock, continue to excel on the Monticello Eclipse 14 under girls fastpitch softball team. The team recently swept the Noblesville Father's Day Tournament. More...

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Faith

Lessons from the Heart

Living really holy and wholly real
By Pastor Chuck Compton

The title, "How to be Really Holy and Wholly Real" on the devotional in a recent Presbytery Newsletter caught my attention. It seems that some people try so hard to be "Holy" that they cease being real and approachable. More...

Camden First Baptist celebrates 175 years

Camden First Baptist Church is continuing to celebrate its 175th year of spreading the Word of God. All are invited to a special day of activities on Sunday, June 29. At the 9:30 a.m. More...

Announcements

HIGHWAY 1 will host a benefit concert at the Bee Hive, corner of 6th and Logan Streets, in Burnettsville on June 28. Highway 1 consists of Joe Clothier and Martin Lewellen. There is no admission charge but a free-will offering will be taken. More...

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Looking Back

Looking Back

From the files of Hoosier Democrat, Delphi Journal, Journal-Citizen and Carroll County Comet. Photo provided by Carroll County Historical Museum.

10 YEARS AGO The 20th annual Flora Hog jog with a Cruise-In and Hog Wild Cook-Off, will take place Saturday at the Flora Community Park. The Ron and Mandy Cowart family is living their dream of traveling through the country by wagon. More...

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Public Records

Superior Court

Judge Jeffrey Smith

Superior Court judgments are gathered from public records on file in the Carroll County Clerk's office on the second floor of the courthouse, Delphi. New Filings The following were charged with check deception: Gienna D. Garcia, Don E. More...

Circuit Court

Judge Donald Currie

New filings are from public records available in the Carroll County Clerk's office on the second floor of the courthouse, Delphi. More...

Marriage Licenses

Aron Allen Waltz, 24, Delphi, and Starr Amber Nicole Price, 18, Delphi. Kenneth A. Holzer, 21, Sheridan, and Sara L. Hensley, 22, Flora. Gregory N. Coghill, 39, Delphi, and Lisa A. Rowland, 37, Delphi. Benjamin A. Luper, 20, Flora, and Kelsi J. More...

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