July 2, 2008 RSS feed / Local News

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Local author's book covers abuse, healing

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Based on her own experiences, Shelley G. More...

Affordable family getaways are good for pocketbooks and health

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As high gas prices, a sluggish economy and weather worries jeopardize some Hoosiers' vacation plans, Indiana has an answer that promises the benefits of a break without breaking the bank: Travel close to home. More...

Joint conference on water shed problems to be held in the fall

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Twelve representatives from five regional water and soil conservation environmental groups met recently in Monticello to discuss joint concerns related to the present and future state of the Tippecanoe River watershed and explore areas for cooperat More...

Canal Days are Saturday and Sunday

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Canal Days, July 5 and 6, celebrate the 1800s when Delphi was an important port along the Wabash & Erie Canal. The weekend will be packed with activities for all ages. More...

City offers free tree planting manuals

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The City of Delphi Forestry Commission has published the City of Delphi Manual for the Care of Trees. More...

Delphi airport runway to be shut down for rehab project

By Debbie Lowe Staff writer

The federal government looked favorably upon requests by the City of Delphi to fund two projects for $855,269, with an addit ional $22,507 by each the state and the city needed to help the runway at the Delphi Municipal Airport. More...

Former county employee cuts deal with prosecutor

By Debbie Lowe Staff writer

The former county employee who served as county health nurse for more than five years was in court Friday to ask the court to reduce the $25,000 restitution she was ordered to pay as part of her sentencing agreement in September. More...

Relay for Life weathers the storm

By Jennifer Archibald Staff writer

Carroll County Relay for Life persevered, despite the rain on Friday night and Saturday. The annual event, which raises money for the American Cancer Society, is held on and around the Carroll Jr.-Sr. High School track. At 8 p.m. More...

IRS increases mileage rates

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The Internal Revenue Service recently announced an increase in the optional standard mileage rates for the final six months of 2008. More...