November 26, 2008 RSS feed / Local News

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Flora parade winners announced

Comet staff report
The theme of Flora's Christmas Parade on Saturday was "Season of Giving," and items were collected for the Food Pantry. More...

Camden Town Council passes rate increase

By Theresa Replogle Contributing writer

Camden Town Council adopted revised water and wastewater rates at the meeting Nov. 13. The rates will become effective Jan. 1. The average monthly bill will go up to $28.45 and is needed to pay for a wastewater upgrade. More...

Toy/gift drive begins

Comet staff report

Carroll County Cares About Kids toy drive will begin Saturday and continue until Christmas. More...

Ornaments may be ordered for Love Lights a Tree celebration

American Cancer Society to have annual fundraiser
Comet staff report

Thousands of ornaments will be hung again this December for those who have battled cancer. More...

Local couple recognized for commitment to agriculture

Comet staff report

The Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) recently recognized local Indiana livestock farmers for their progressive farm practices. Doug and Karen Mears are among the first farmers to complete the Certified Livestock Producer Program. More...

'Picture Perfect Christmas' parade to be held in Monticello

Comet staff report

The 2008 Christmas Parade sponsored by the Greater Monticello Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau will be Dec. 6 beginning at 2 p.m. More...

Carroll School Board topic:

Health program for kindergartners
By Jennifer Archibald Staff writer

At a Nov. 18 meeting, Carroll School Board heard about a special health program for kindergarten students this school year. Elementary principal Carolyn O'Connell explained the program, with information provided by school nurse Jennifer Wellbaum. More...

School corps. disagree on APC representation

By Debbie Lowe Staff writer

Every four years, the school corporations in Carroll County jointly choose a representative to the area plan commission. More...