August 13, 2008 RSS feed / Local News

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Carroll County Old Settlers

Canine Cavalcade draws 35 competitors
Comet staff report
Winners have been announced from last weekend's Canine Cavalcade held during Carroll County Old Settlers in Delphi. Thirty-five dogs competed in the annual event. The top class was Delphi's Duke Top Dog. More...

Elected officials to examine region's workforce

Comet staff report

Locally elected officials will be attending sessions to contribute to development of a State of the Workforce Report for Workforce Region 4, starting next week. More...

Arts Commission to accept online applications for new grants program

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The Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) has announced it will be accepting online applications for a new grant program promoting arts education. More...

Hickner honored for youth soccer volunteerism

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Carroll County Youth Soccer coach Patrick Hickner of Bringhurst was honored last week as TSS Photography's Indiana Volunteer of the Year. The award recognized him for donating countless hours for the betterment of the Flora community. More...

Carroll board hires three new teachers

By Jennifer Archibald Staff writer

Just in time for school to start, Carroll School Board approved the hiring of three new teachers at its Aug. 5 meeting. Lindsey Martin and Amy Bochenek will teach kindergarten, and Douglas Danforth will teach chemistry. More...

Bloodmobile collects 54 units in Flora

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Fifty-four units of blood were received from 63 volunteers when the Red Cross Bloodmobile visited Flora on last Thursday. The Flora Old Order German Baptist Church with ten volunteers will receive $100 from the Flora Psi Iota Xi. More...

Open house to feature Camden Auto Company

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Tradition and community pride are two elements of history that the Camden Community works hard to preserve. On Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. More...

Flora's Garden Spot Express needs volunteer drivers

Comet staff reports

Garden Spot Express, Flora's new public transit program, is ready to begin regular trips to neighboring communities as soon as enough volunteer drivers are in place. More...

Local SWCDs to host No-Till Field Day

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The Carroll, Clinton, Howard, and Tippecanoe County Soil and Water Conservation Districts will host a No- Till Field Day on Aug. 27. The event will be held at the Purdue Beck Agriculture Center located on US 52 in West Lafayette from 9 a.m. More...

Two county bridge restoration projects win regional awards

Comet staff report

Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana have singled out stewards of two western Indiana bridges for recognition with preservation awards. More...

Project Aftermath provides free counseling for Hoosiers affected by natural disasters

Comet staff report

There are visible losses to the many Hoosiers affected by Indiana's recent natural disasters. Not quite as recognizable is the psychological impact and ongoing stress endured by victims and response workers of these disasters. More...