October 29, 2008 RSS feed / Local News

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From gloom to giggles

New book uses humor to help women cope with cancer
By Jennifer Archibald Staff writer
Breast cancer is never funny. But sometimes humor can turn tears into laughter. A decade ago, Delphi native Michael Johnson drew cartoons for his sister, Sara, as a way to brighten her days. More...

Registration continues for Leadership Carroll County

Comet staff report

Registrations are being accepted for Leadership Carroll County 2009 (LCC), an indepth adult leadership development program. More...

USDA awards $1.8 billion in electric loans

Comet staff report

Hoosier Energy Rural Electric Cooperative is one of 33 rural utilities and cooperatives in 26 states to receive $1.8 billion in loans to build and repair 7,600 miles of distribution and transmission lines serving more than 90,000 rural customers. More...

Up to 1.2 million Hoosiers could fall prey to flu this season

Comet staff report

Health experts recommend an annual influenza vaccination for nearly 250 million people in the United States. Despite this recommendation, influenza immunization rates fall short every year. More...

Canal and trail volunteer call-out to be November 6

Comet staff report

A call-out for new and current volunteers is being issued by the Wabash & Erie Canal Association for 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, at the Canal Interpretive Center on Washington Street in Delphi. More...

Veterans program to be held in Camden

Comet staff report

A Veterans Day Program will be held Nov. 9 at 6 p.m. at the Camden Community Building. Program sponsors, Camden American Legion Post #413 and the community, invite the public, along with all veterans and their families. More...

No Huffer interview

Democratic candidate for county council Marion Huffer did not have time for an interview with the Comet. More...

Public invited to Alliance '4' Advancement State of the Workforce Summit and Dinner

Comet staff report

The Alliance "4" Advancement (Region 4 Workforce Board), and Tecumseh Area Partnership, Inc. have secured the services of Dr. Graham Toft of Growth Economics to develop a State of the Workforce Report for Economic Growth Region 4. More...

Homeowners have opportunity to improve their properties

Grant workshop set in Delphi
Teresa Replogle Staff writer

The City of Delphi has teamed with Star Development Inc. of Cambridge City to host a grant workshop for homeowners in the city Nov. 6 at 6 p.m. at the Delphi fire station. More...

Leaf burning wreaks havoc on environment

Comet staff report

Children jumping into freshly raked piles of leaves is a hallmark fall tradition, but what happens to those leaves once the fun is over can affect the environment. More...