October 8, 2008 RSS feed / Local News

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Obama has ties to former Flora teacher

By Jennifer Archibald Staff writer
What does presidential candidate Barack Obama have in common with a former teacher at Flora Elementary School? Turns out, they're related. Sen. More...

Flora will see increased water rates beginning in '09

Comet staff report

Ordinance 2008-5 setting water rates for 2009 through 2012 passed on first reading at Monday night's Flora Town Council meeting. The total increase will be 27.61% with a 9.31% increase in '09 and a 6.1% increase the next three years (2010-2012). More...

Absentee voting begins

Comet staff report

Absentee voting is now under way. All Indiana registered voters are eligible to vote absentee in-person at the Carroll County Clerk's office during regular business hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. More...

Final draft of Comprehensive Plan presented to APC

By Theresa Replogle Contributing writer

Comprehensive planning steering committee representative Miriam Robeson recently presented the final draft of the Carroll County Comprehensive Development Plan to the area plan commission. More...

Habitat for Humanity and area veterans to build house

Comet staff report

Lafayette Habitat for Humanity and area veteran groups will build a house together in the fall of 2009 to honor veterans of the Greater Lafayette community for their service to this country. More...

Delphi Christian Church to host milestone event

Comet staff report

On Sunday morning, Oct. 19, the Delphi Christian Church will celebrate a milestone event in its history. The church will host a centennial celebration of the church building. On April 15, 1880, the church officially began. More...

Area youth invited to outdoor concert in Monticello

Comet staff report

Praise Fest, an outdoor concert for youth of all ages, will be held Sunday evening in the Our Lady of the Lakes Parish parking lot, Monticello, from 4 to 8:30 p.m. More...

Legions to host candidate debates

By Theresa Replogle Contributing Writer

Camden and Delphi American Legion posts will host Carroll County candidate debates Oct. 21, from 7 to 9 p.m. The event will be held at the Camden Community Building. Dr. Thomas Brodar will be the moderator. More...

FSA receiving loan apps

Comet staff report

The Farm Service Agency (FSA) is accepting applications for two types of emergency loans. More...

State assistance program funded for winter heating season

Comet staff report

Indiana will have a record $106 million available through state's share of the Energy Assistance Program (EAP) to help meet the winter fuel needs of low-income Hoosiers, said Governor Mitch Daniels. More...

Moonlight Madness winners

Comet staff report , Photos by Jennifer Archibald

Winners are announced in three contests held at Flora Community Club's Moonlight Madness event held Saturday evening on the downtown streets. There were two winners in the Scarecrow Contest. More...