Serving Carroll County, Indiana since 1974
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Based on her own experiences, Shelley G. Jones of Burlington has written an inspirational book titled "Healing of a Violated Spirit." A survivor of childhood sexual and spiritual abuse, her emotional "volcano" erupted at age 34 after years of repression. The resurfacing of past hurts threatened to destroy both her and her marriage. More ... The City of Delphi Forestry Commission has published the City of Delphi Manual for the Care of Trees. The publication was approved by the Delphi Common Council and specifies the correct stands for tree planting and the care of trees in the City of Delphi. More ... 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. The result means the runway, but not the airport, will be closed to air traffic for approximately five weeks, beginning July 7. More ... 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 ... 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. Rebecca Lohmiller was convicted of practicing medicine without a license and fraud. More ... 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 cooperation. More ... 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. Friday, a weather warning was issued. At that point, everyone might have scurried to their vehicles and left. More ... 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. Both children and adults will enjoy exploring the newly installed full-sized "Playground Boat" at Canal Park. There will be children's games as well throughout each day. More ... The Internal Revenue Service recently announced an increase in the optional standard mileage rates for the final six months of 2008. Taxpayers may use the optional standard rates to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes. More ... |
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