Serving Carroll County, Indiana since 1974
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A second Cutler Neighborhood Watch meeting with Sheriff Tony Burns will be held Dec 11 at 7 p.m. in the Cutler Fire Station. All persons interested in promoting a safe community are encouraged to attend the event sponsored by Promoting the Wildcat Valley Group. More ... 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. In 2007 over 200 families in Carroll County were given a week's worth of food, necessities and gifts for children. More ... 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 ... 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. This total number of voters equates to a 68 percent turnout of all active voters in Indiana. More ... 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. 19 with the closing held Dec. 1. More ... 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. The Frankfort company has Flora's current contract which expires Dec. 31. More ... 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. By utilizing an SRF loan instead of a traditional loan, the Town of Camden will save an estimated $44,277 over the life of the loan. More ... 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. Gymnasium. Judging will begin at 12:30 p.m. All who wish to be considered for an award must be in line at that time. More ... Historically the three Carroll County Commissioners have served on the drainage board. However after receiving news from the county council the pay for the position was reduced for the second time, at least one commissioner decided he would no longer serve. More ... 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. Estimated cost of the project, including architect fees, is $1,967,000. More ... 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 ... 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. The speaker will be Detective Mike Widner of the Hamilton County Metro Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. More ... State health officials say between 3.5 to 4 million Americans are living with viral hepatitis. In 2006, there were 4,723 reported cases of chronic and acute hepatitis C in Indiana, as well as 80 cases of hepatitis B, 33 cases of hepatitis A, and one case of hepatitis E. More ... 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 ... 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 ... 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. "The holiday shopping season can be fast-paced and full of activities, but this is when it is most important to keep our guard up against potential scammers," Carter said. More ... 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. 31 is eligible to enter the grand prize drawing of a $1,000 American Airlines gift card and a $1,000 Marriott Hotels gift card for a winter trip of choice. More ... |
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