December 3, 2008 RSS feed / Local News

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Donations being accepted for Christmas baskets

Comet staff report
Christmas Food Baskets, Inc. is a community project coordinated by area churches and generously supported by civic groups, school children, businesses and individuals to assist those in need at Christmas. More...

Flora awards trash contract

Comet staff report

A two-year trash contract with Clinton County Disposal was approved for $235,189 at Monday night's meeting of the Flora Town Council. Clinton County Disposal's bid was the lowest of four submitted. More...

Commissioners rethink drainage board make-up

By Debbie Lowe Staff writer

Historically the three Carroll County Commissioners have served on the drainage board. More...

Carroll board hires architect for AC project

By Jennifer Archibald Staff writer

Carroll School Board has hired Barton-Coe-Vilamaa as the architect-engineer for its 2009 air conditioning/piping project. The decision was made at a regular meeting Monday night. More...

Indiana addresses viral hepatitis

Comet staff report

State health officials say between 3.5 to 4 million Americans are living with viral hepatitis. More...

Parents appeal to Carroll board concerning disciplinary matter

By Jennifer Archibald Staff writer

Lance and Debra Spesard, Jack Mills, and Liz Witham appeared at the Carroll School Board meeting Monday night to question disciplinary action against their children, as determined by junior-senior high school administration. More...

Winter trip of choice from American Red Cross

Comet staff report

The American Red Cross need people to donate blood during the winter months. Anyone donating at a blood drive or donor center between Dec. 1 and Jan. More...

Cutler watch group to meet Dec. 11

Comet staff report

A second Cutler Neighborhood Watch meeting with Sheriff Tony Burns will be held Dec 11 at 7 p.m. in the Cutler Fire Station. More...

Free Medicare Part D enrollment event set in Delphi

Comet staff report

Nearly three years after the Medicare Prescription Drug Program (Medicare Part D) was launched, the Medicare Rx Access Network of Indiana is encouraging Hoosiers to learn about their options during the open enrollment period. More...

Statewide data shows more than 2.8 million voted

Comet staff report

Data compiled by the Indiana Election Division from official post-election reports filed by Indiana's 92 counties show 2,805,374 voters cast ballots for the Nov. 4 General Election. More...

Correction

Wastewater rates will be increasing in Camden, not water, as was reported in last week's Comet. The wastewater project will require the rates to increase 42% to $28.45 for 4,000 gallons. Pre-closing on the loan for the project was Nov. More...

State enables Camden to make needed wastewater improvements

Comet staff report

The Town of Camden closed a low-interest loan yesterday through the Indiana Finance Authority (IFA)'s Wastewater State Revolving Fund (SRF) Loan Program to finance needed improvements to its wastewater treatment plant. More...

'Old Fashion Christmas' set to roll Saturday

Comet staff report

Delphi Parade marshals Dick and Karen Bradshaw will be on duty Saturday beginning at 1 p.m. to lead the Delphi Lions Club 2008 parade through the streets of Delphi. Parade entrants should begin to form a line at 11:30 a.m. at the Monroe St. More...

YMCA's 'What It Takes' campaign is nearing its goal

Comet staff report

The Carroll County YMCA has raised over $74,500 in cash and pledges towards its goal of $90,000, according to the Y's board of directors. More...

Carroll to host program on 'Cyber Bullying'

Comet staff report

Parents and other interested community members are invited to attend a presentation on "Cyber Bullying" at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 10 in the Carroll Jr.-Sr. High School auditorium. More...

APC hears county zoning ordinance project status report

By Theresa Replogle Contributing writer

Comprehensive Land Use Plan Steering Committee member Miriam Robeson provided updates about the Hoosier Heartland Highway Overlay District and zoning ordinances at the Nov. 25 meeting of the Carroll County Area Plan Commission. More...

Tips given on what to watch for this holiday shopping season

Comet staff report

Indiana Attorney General Steve Carter is encouraging holiday shoppers to check product recall lists and to educate themselves on how to avoid scams and fraud this shopping season. More...