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December 17, 2008 / Front Page

Christmas at the Canal

Diane Gee, pictured, demonstrated pottery making in front of the lime kiln exhibit at the "Old Fashioned Christmas at the Canal" on Sunday. More...

May is elected to Land O'Lakes Ag Executive Council

Comet staff report

Angie May of Camden was elected recently to the Land O'Lakes, Inc. Ag Executive Council during the national cooperative's annual Ag Region Fall Meeting in Minneapolis, Minn. More...

Two area high schools are named 'Best Buy' schools

Carroll Jr.-Sr. High School and Rossville Senior High School have been named 2008 "Best Buy" high schools by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. More...

Local News

Farner guilty of arson

By Debbie Lowe Staff writer

It took a Carroll Circuit Court jury a little more than an hour last Wednesday afternoon to find Larry Farner, 62, of Delphi, guilty, as charged of one count of arson. More...

DCES holds fundraiser for student

Comet staff report

A movie matinee was held recently at Delphi Community Elementary School to benefit Sophia Moore, a second-grader who is battling Non- Hodgkin's Lymphoma. The sale of popcorn and drinks raised over $1,300. More...

Burlington will not house ambulance after December 31

Comet staff report

Burlington Town Council discussed the county emergency ambulance service at its Dec. 9 meeting. More...

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Opinions & Letters

Whoever is President, an administration needs oversight

By Lee H. Hamilton

After the inauguration of Barack Obama as President, the White House and Congress will both be controlled by Democrats. More...

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Midwest Memo

Recipe for trouble

by Alan Shultz

Lavish office parties are out this year, with the economy what it is, and our office is no exception. At our last group meeting the manager announced that our annual holiday party would consist of a carry-in. More...

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Faith

Solstice Service to be held Sunday in Delphi

Comet staff report

A Solstice Service will be held Sunday evening at 5:30 at the Wabash & Erie Canal Center, Delphi. More...

Lessons from the Heart

"Silent night, Holy night"

By Pastor Sam Davenport

When . . . Mary had been betrothed to Joseph . . . she was found to be with child of the Holy Spirit; and her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly. More...

DIRECTORY OF AREA CHURCHES

SS=Sunday School SW=Sunday Worship

AMERICUS UNION NON-DENOMINATIONAL: Larry Williams, pastor. SW: 10 a.m. BRINGHURST UNITED METHODIST: Rex Charles, pastor. SS: 9:30 a.m., SW: 10:30 a.m. BROOKSTON CHURCH OF CHRIST: 206 N. Prairie Street, Brookston. Ron Guzman, minister. More...

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Looking Back

From the files of Hoosier Democrat, Delphi Journal, Journal Citizen and Carroll County Comet. Photo provided by Carroll County Historical Museum.

10 YEARS AGO Carroll County officials sworn in during the Dec. More...

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Education

Carroll top spellers

Zaelin Goodman, left, a sixth grader, was the winner of Carroll's spelling bee for sixth, seventh, and eighth graders. He correctly spelled the words "paprika" and "mahatma" for the win. More...

EDUCATION NEWS

KEYNA EVERETT graduated Saturday from Indiana Wesleyan University with a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration. She is a case manager for Wabash Valley Hospital. More...

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Obituaries

Lee. F. Flora

Lee F. Flora, 97, formerly of Delphi, died at 9 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008, at Westminster Village in West Lafayette. Born Aug. 15, 1911, in Rockfield, he was the son of the late Arvel and Jesse Kennedy Flora. His marriage was on Feb. More...

Silas V. Parks

Silas V. Parks, 72, of Lafayette, formerly of Delphi, passed away Dec. 12, 2008, at Clarian Arnett Hospital in Lafayette following an extended illness. Born Nov. 20, 1936, in Tazewell, Tenn., he was the son of Lincoln D. More...

Mabel E. Yater

Mabel E. Yater, 97, of Kokomo, died at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2008, at Golden Living Center Sycamore village. Born May 9, 1911, in French Lick, she was the daughter of William and Elizabeth Kellman Brown. She married Earl Yater on Aug. More...

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Delphi and Flora to house ambulances in 2009

Brown blasts council…again

By Debbie Lowe Staff writer

Carroll County Commissioners, after a contentious discussion, decided to house the remaining two county ambulances in Delphi and Flora at the Monday night meeting. More...

The changing look of county ambulance service

By Debbie Lowe Staff writer

Due to lack of funding the county ambulance service will look different in 2009 than it has in the past several years. More...

Delphi determines trash pick-up fee

Comet staff report

After months of discussion and contemplation Delphi City Council members adopted a $10 fee for trash removal for 2009 at a special Monday night meeting. Residents will be billed for the service on their water bills beginning the first of the year. More...

Community

Children's Christmas Program set at First Christian Church

The joyful faces of children singing, the glow of candles, the sound of carols, and the retelling of the Christmas story are the ingredients for Christmas. More...

Channel 2

Programming for Dec. 17- 24 is listed below: Wed., Dec. 17 - 7 p.m., Delphi vs. Tipton boys basketball game. Thurs., Dec. 18 - 7 p.m., Rossville vs. Clinton Central girls basketball game, followed by Rossville vs. Western boys basketball game. More...

Items still being accepted for toy/gift drive

Comet staff report

Toys and gift items are still being accepted for the Carroll County Cares About Kids toy drive. Sponsored by Beta Alpha Chapter of Psi Iota Xi sorority, More...

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Sports

Oracle wrestlers win Super Invitational

Five wrestlers are champions

Delphi's wrestling team won the Logansport Super Invitational Saturday, defeating five other teams. The Oracles wrestled Peru in round one, winning 48-33. In round two the Oracles faced Hoosier Conference foe Benton Central, winning 54-15. More...

Lady Falcons grounded by Oracles

By Todd Swank Contributing sportswriter

The Lady Oracles came home from Frontier with a 49- 35 victory to even their record at 4-4. They dropped below .500 with a 61-32 loss to Central Catholic. More...

Lady Cougars claw past Vikings and Panthers for 2 more wins

By Patrick Hickner Contributing sportswriter

Carroll used aggressive defense, a hounding press and great rebounding to win the battle of two poor shooting teams, 37-29. This game started as several recent games have started, slowly. More...

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