People in the United States place children for adoption for a variety of reasons including finances, age, stability, emotional issues, or a desire to give their child opportunities they are currently unable to provide. More...
"I think the people I represent would rather stand in line at the courthouse than lay on the floor waiting for an ambulance," County Council Member Ron Slavens
By Debbie Lowe Staff writer
Carroll County Council members could not agree about a request to replace a departing worker in the auditor's office at Monday morning's council meeting. Auditor Beth Myers requested replacement of a fulltime position. She said an employee plans to take a position in the county assessor's office. More...
The manger scene was re-created in Camden on Dec. 13, complete with a stable, the holy family, wise men, shepherds, live sheep, and a heavenly choir. Participants were from the Camden First Baptist Church. Christmas carols were played over loud speakers, and children and adults from the church took turns reading the Christmas story from Luke 2. More...
In a flurry of moving monies from one line item to another in several departments and encumbering money for 2009, Delphi City Council voted to put money where it was needed to bring positive balances to all accounts at a special council meeting Monday night. More...
The Town of Flora shop is spruced up this holiday season with a unique Christmas tree. The electric, water, and street departments all contributed to the tree decorations. More...
In song and story, the meaning of Christmas inspires us with joy and reverence. It is a time to cherish the many blessings we all enjoy…. Friends, family, health and happiness … and to renew our faith in His words. More...
Carroll barely squeezed out a 63-62 win over visiting Rossville Friday night as late missed free throws and turnovers in the final period nearly cost the Cougars. The win kept the Cougars undefeated at 5-0 and 1-0 in Hoosier Heartland Conference play while Rossville fell to 1-4 and 1-1. More...
"The Ultimate Gift" will be the Advent message on Christmas Eve at Flora First Christian Church. It will conclude the church's Advent sermon series, "The Gifts We Bring." The Christmas Eve Service will be at 9 p.m. tonight (Wednesday). More...
Carl A. Baker of 911 East Columbia Street, Flora, will be celebrating his 90th birthday. He was born Jan. 1, 1919, in Henry County. Mr. Baker farmed in Jackson Township from 1945 until his retirement in 1982. He and his wife, Mildred, have been married 64 years. More...
10 YEARS AGO Carroll FFA's first annual Christmas with the Animals was deemed a success Sunday evening despite heavy fog which blanketed the area around 5 p.m. Nearly 500 children and adults participated in various activities planned and coordinated by junior high and senior high FFA members. More...
Four Carroll County students were among more than 400 high school juniors and 121 accompanying adults who attended the 32nd annual Richard G. Lugar Symposium for Tomorrow's Leaders held Dec. 13 on the campus of the University of Indianapolis. More...
Dorothy G. Brown, 73, died Dec. 22, 2008, at the Heartlands in Greenville, Ohio. She was born on May 12, 1935, in Carroll County, Ind., the daughter of the late Samuel and Susanna (Sines) Kirkpatrick. She was married to James R. Brown, who preceded her in death. More...
Russell E. Neal, 29, and Chasidy A. Clawson, 33, both of Flora. Zachary Robert Oliver, 22, and Larissa Nicole Raderstorf, both of Burnettsville. Robert J. Gibson, 55, and Joy L. Bennett, 58, both of Delphi. Christopher J. Six, 26, and Sara E. Sizemore, 23, both of Delphi. More...
Christmas comes early to jail inmates