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Local News February 27, 2008
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Camden formally endorses SR 75 extension
Susan Scholl Editor
      The Camden Town Council approved Resolution 2008-A voicing the town's support of the SR 75 extension project at its February meeting. Council president Pete Wagoner said the resolution has been sent to the Indiana Department of Transportation and others involved with the Hoosier Heartland Highway...
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CC Road Report
By Ron Francis County Highway Superintendent
      As I drive through the countryside enjoying the peace and serenity of our beautiful county, I look across the fields and rolling hills that are all fresh and clean with new fallen snow.
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Severe Weather Preparedness Week is March 2-8
Comet staff report
      To focus Hoosiers' attention on the threats posed by tornadoes and thunderstorms, Governor Mitch Daniels has proclaimed March 2-8 as Severe Weather Preparedness Week. The National Weather Service will conduct a statewide test of communication systems on Wednesday, March 5, between 10:30 and 11 a....
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SIA Foundation offers grants to nonprofits
Comet staff report
      The SIA Foundation is accepting grant applications from Indiana not-for-profit organizations that are seeking funding for capital projects in the areas of arts and culture, health and welfare, or education. Grant applications must be postmarked no later than March 31 to be considered for grants t...
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Group requests Trail of Death signage donations
Comet staff report
      Efforts are under way to erect commemorative highway signage along the 1838 Potawatomi Trail of Death, much of which involved the present-day Pittsburg and Towpath Rd. areas. Fulton County Historian and Potawatomi Indian advocate Shirley Willard said the fifth annual Trail of Death Commemorative...
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ISP issue January report
Comet staff report
      Indiana State Police at the Lafayette Post issued 1452 traffic citations and wrote 882 traffic warnings during January. Troopers also arrested 29 drunk drivers and made 85 criminal arrests. Citizens are encouraged to report suspected methamphetamine activity by calling the Indiana State Police M...
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Lohmiller gets 90 days DOC-time
By Debbie Lowe Staff writer
      Former county employee Rebecca Lohmiller, who was convicted in September of practicing medicine without a license and fraud (for signing "R.N." after her name on official documents and correspondence), was sentenced Sept. 13 to four years - two suspended and two to be served on inhome detention. L...
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Service projects keep Carroll FCCLA busy
Comet staff report
      Carroll High School's chapter of FCCLA (Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America) has had a busy winter season filled with community service activities. For each month of the school year, the student officers have planned a variety of community service activities for both the chapter memb...
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Three added to Carroll technology committee
By Jennifer Archibald Staff writer
      Carroll School Board had a short meeting preceded by a long work session on Feb. 19. At the meeting, it was announced that teacher Katie Seward, board member Mike Eikenberry, and student Malena Zook have been added to the corporation technology committee.
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Meeting about courthouse square district rescheduled
Comet staff report
      Delphi Main Street and the Delphi Preservation Society will host a public meeting on the nomination of the Delphi Courthouse Square District to the National Register of Historic Districts. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the International Order of Odd Fellows Lodge #28, 102 E. Main S...
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DCS to hold open house
Comet staff report
      The Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house to celebrate its newly renovated Carroll County office. The event will be Feb. 28 at the DCS office, 931W. CR300N.
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DCHS to offer eighth grade orientation
Comet staff report
      Delphi Community High School invite all eighth grade students and their parents to participate in Eighth Grade Orientation Night to be held Feb. 27 from 6:30 to 7 p.m.
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