July 23, 2008 RSS feed / Local News

Prisoner support group offers resources in Carroll County

Comet staff report

The National Extended Family Program, which was initiated in 2003, offers resources to Carroll County residents who have a loved one in jail or prison. More...

APC issues 34 permits in June

Comet staff report

Thirty-four permits were issued in June by the Carroll County Area Plan Commission, for improvements amounting to $1,323,225. More...

Delphi library throwing waterblast party

Comet staff report

The first event to take place at the "Waterblast" party, sponsored by Family Time Entertainment at the Delphi Public Library on Wednesday, will be librarian Marcia Sledd eating a big, bug. More...

Fair ends with annual 4-H Livestock Auction

By Paul Marcellino Extension Educator

Countless volunteers helped to make the 2008 Carroll County 4-H Fair another great success. Young and old alike worked to pull everything together. More...

Delphi Art Club to celebrate 48th anniversary at Old Settlers

Comet staff report

Delphi Art Club is celebrating its 48th year of existence. The club will sponsor its annual art show in the Rotunda and Lounge of the Carroll County Courthouse during the week of Old Settlers, Aug. 6 through 9. More...

Car seat clinic is Aug. 2

Comet staff report

Carroll County Farm Bureau Inc. will host its fourth Child Safety Event at Flora Community Park on Saturday Aug. 2, from 8 a.m. to noon, in cooperation with the SAFE KIDS organization of Carroll and White counties. More...

Weather sirens warn of impending dangerous conditions

By Dave McDowell County EMA director

Carroll County has 11 weather or emergency sirens that can be activated individually or simultaneously. More...

Master Naturalist workshop is being offered

Comet staff report

The Indiana Master Naturalist Program provides many hands-on opportunities to learn about Hoosier natural resources. It also provides a way for participants to share that knowledge, along with life experiences, through volunteer service. More...

DNR responds to Lake Freeman crash

Comet staff report

Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a boat accident July 16 on Lake Freeman. The operator of the Jet Ski Anna M. Crosser of Monticello and a passenger were aboard when the craft approached a dock at a reportedly high rate of speed. More...

2008 Carroll County 4-H Fair Results

Building Results ACHIEVEMENT Grand Champion - Chandler L. Keown. Reserve Grand Champion - Kayla M. Yates. Junior Champion - Brooke E. Beale. Reserve Champion - Maizie R. Wickersham. Senior Champion - Chandler L. Keown. More...