Kindergartners at Camden Early Childhood Center each got to pick out a free book on Monday as part of their celebration of Read Across America. The take-home books were provided by the Beta Psi (Delphi) Chapter of Psi Iota Xi. The chapter also gave each teacher $100 for purchasing books for their classroom libraries. More...
The progress of the Burnett's Creek Arch project on Towpath Rd. was explained to Carroll County Commissioners at a meeting Monday morning. According to American Structure Point Department Manager Michael Wenning, there are two components to the project - rehabilitation of the bridge and construction of another county-owned park. More...
The Flora Town Council is seeking interested people to serve on a three to five person committee to help raise awareness of the importance of a complete count for the 2010 U.S. Census. The U.S. Census Bureau conducts a constitutionally mandated census to determine the number of people living within the United States and its territories every decade. More...
Purdue University's Mortar Board is sponsoring a carnival March 8 at Tarkington Hall at Purdue University to kick-off a competition to collect books and raise donations to benefit foster children through the "Books for Youth" initiative. More...
With St. Patrick's Day on the near horizon, I thought you would enjoy some popular Irish treats to share with your family. Irish Crockpot Potatoes are simple, delicious and everyone old and young alike will love them. They make the perfect accompaniment to a Corned Beef Casserole, cheesy stick-to-your-ribs satisfaction. More...
The Comet was disappointed by a recent Delphi school board action that restricts public comments during board discussions. Comments are now allowed only at the beginning of the meeting. One board member said that the board should not have to give way to public comments during the business portion of the meeting because the practice lengthens discussions. More...
The DCHS boys swim team finished its season Friday evening at the state swim meet. The 200 medley relay team of Kyle Price, Clint McLeland, Andrew Burton and Jeremy Sterrett moved up four spots, finishing 24th with a time of 1:41.21. The 200 freestyle relay team of Jared Kelley, Sterrett, Price and Burton fell to 32nd with a time of 1:33.53. More...
Presbyterians from throughout Carroll County and northern Clinton County are joining together for a combined Easter Cantata on Palm Sunday, April 5, at 3 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Delphi (213 S. Indiana Street). More...
Jo Snell will celebrate her 90th birthday at a special celebration hosted by family and friends March 8 in Frankfort. Cards and calls are welcome. Cards may be sent to her at 7338 S. 400 W., Rossville, IN 46065. More...
10 YEARS AGO For many years, the site of the former ice plant o Carrollton Road, Delphi, was used for City utility parts storage, and a dumping site for others. Delphi Street and Water departments have begun cleanup of the site. After completion, grass will be planted and trees will line the lot. More...
The Battle of the Books season ended Feb. 26 with the Delphi team being victorious and retaining the prized Bacon Bowl skillet for the third year in a row. "Teen Read Week" kicked off the season in October with students receiving a list of 10 selected reading books. Competitions were held Feb. 23 at Delphi Community High School and Carroll Jr. More...
Annabelle Sparks, 82, of Bringhust, died at 2:48 p.m., March 3, 2009, at Milner Community Healthcare, Rossville. She had lived there one day.
Born Oct. 4, 1926, in Monroe Township, she was the daughter of Glen and Ruth Garrison Smith. She married Barney V. Sparks on Jan. 2, 1946, and he preceded her in death on June 9, 2001. More...
Superior Court judgments are gathered from public records on file in the Carroll County Clerk's office on the second floor of the courthouse, Delphi. New filings Richard H. McCasland was charged with OWI - endangering, operating vehicle w/ACE of .15 or more, habitual substance offender, failure to signal lane change, speeding and failure to signal lane change. More...
Daylight Saving Time Begins March 8