Deer Creek Township voters were greeted by a township volunteer at a card table prior to entering their voting arena on Election Day. The volunteers asked for the voters' "opinion" about a proposal to bestow $10,000 to Carroll Manor and $60,000 to the Historical Museum from surplus township funds. More...
Of Carroll County's 14,136 registered voters, 8,911 or 63.04 percent cast ballots in Tuesday's General Election. Absentee ballots cast numbered 1,450. County Democrats gained two positions - recorder and county council. The remainder of the office holders are Republican. More...
Carroll County Council met all day Thursday for what was hoped to be the final 2009 budget workshop. When the marathon session concluded, the 2009 budget was pared down from the $6,321,162.50 in requests submitted by department heads via county commissioners to less than $5 million. More...
Dr. Roland Grieb, chair of the Indiana Adult Immunization Coalition (IAIC) says the best way to reduce the effects of influenza is through annual vaccination. "Influenza vaccines are safe and effective. Although mild side effects are possible, a person cannot get influenza from the vaccine. More...
The DNA LIFEPRINT CHILD SAFETY EVENT endorsed by John Walsh is coming to Lafayette on Nov. 15. Sponsored by Bob Rohrman Toyota, 701 Sagamore Parkway, Lafayette, the free safety program will begin at 9:30 a.m. and continue until 2 p.m. More...
Voters in Deer Creek Township were met outside the polls yesterday by Township Trustee Neda Kay Duff or one of her volunteers. They were presenting voters with two "Referendums" which they were asking them to vote yes or no to and sign. More...
For the first time in several years, the Delphi 7th grade football team secured the West Central Junior Conference championship by defeating Wea Ridge 22-16 last Wednesday night in West Lafayette. More...
Our church is doing a short series on heroes in the Bible. Four of us picked a different person to preach about over the next few weeks. I chose to talk about Paul. I believe Paul is a hero for many reasons. More...
Virginia Brower-Smith will celebrate her 90th birthday at an open house Nov. 8 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Flora Presbyterian Church. The open house is being hosted by her family. Cards would be appreciated. More...
10 YEARS AGO The Republican strong hold on county government was loosened when two Democrats upset incumbents in yesterday's general election. James E. Huffer will be the new County Prosecutor, while Linda Red Elk will be the new County Auditor. More...
Delphi Community High School principal Barry Stone, Superintendent Ralph Walker and approximately 22 high school and middle school teachers led the school board on a tour of the high school Oct. 21, describing the conditions of the facility. The tour was held as a work session for school board members considering a $13 million dollar renovation package. More...
Ardis Joan Towe Joyce received her angel wings on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008, after her battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was born April 17, 1924, in Burlington, Indiana, to Beryle and Jesse Towe. Joan lived in Carroll County, Indiana, until 1981 when she relocated with her husband, Clifford, to Cape Coral, Fla. More...
In an effort to help our readers understand what government meetings are happening when and where, the Comet will now print upcoming meetings on a weekly basis. Tuesday, Nov. 11 Burlington Town Council: 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. More...
Dillman named Distinguished SS Teacher