Sycamore Industrial Park in Flora is an example of what can be done with a vacant, distressed industrial site. The plant at 315 South Sycamore Street (State Road 75) formerly was occupied by Stephen A. Young Corp. (SAYCO), JPI, and Briggs Industries. All three manufactured plumbing fixtures. Briggs ceased manufacturing operations in 2003. More...
The annual Delphi Spring Clean-up is scheduled for April 11 and 18 from 7 a.m. until noon. However, the change in the way city trash removal is being done this year, signaled a change in the way the much-anticipated spring ritual will be managed as well. More...
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) space program and shuttle missions are faint and romantic notions for many in the Midwest. Carroll County enjoys an active local aviation community and children of all ages dream about going up into space or working with those who do, but few realize that lofty dream. More...
It is sometimes surprising to learn what people do in their garages during the long cold winter months. The local chapter of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) learned that one Carroll County member, who lives just off of Bicycle Bridge Rd., has been building his own aircraft. More...
Historical Society Carroll County Historical Society Board of Directors and other invited boards met recently with the Executive Director of the Indiana Historical Society, Jeffery Harris. He presented a one-day seminar on setting up historical boards and making them work. More...
When I first saw it, I didn't really know what it was. The "thing" is about 3 feet square, a wire mesh contraption with more shape than substance. The thing has what looks like handles on the top and adjustable little parts on what I would call shelves. More...
Carroll Junior High swimmers were honored recently. Award winners were (l-r): Front - Kayleigh Bordner, most points; Rebekah Forgey, mental attitude; Makayla Cowell, most improved girls swimmer. More...
The first of April is a day that some people dread because of memories of practical jokes played on them in past years or that they are afraid will be played on them this year. Still other people look forward each year to the first of April as an opportunity to play jokes on others. More...
Mr. and Mrs. Don Burton, 9285W. SR18, Brookston, 47923, will observe their 60th wedding anniversary. Burton and the former Norma Johnson were married April 9, 1949, at the Delphi Christian Church. He and his son farm west of Brookston and she is a homemaker. More...
10 YEARS AGO Mike Duffy of Burlington will be the first Carroll County resident to compete in the Special Olympics Summer World Games when the competition begins June 26. Duffy is one of 43 members of team Indiana. He will represent Indiana in bocce. More...
The Carroll County Community Foundation has announced the Lilly Endowment Community Scholars for 2009. Carroll senior Kevin Knaus and Delphi senior Nicole Springer will each receive fulltuition, four-year scholarships to an Indiana college of their choice. They will also receive a stipend for required books and equipment. More...
In an effort to help our readers understand what government meetings are happening when and where, the Comet will now print upcoming meetings on a weekly basis. Monday, April 6 Carroll County Drainage Board: 8:30 a.m. Carroll County Commissioners: 9 a.m. Flora Town Council: 6 p.m. Delphi Board of Works: 6:30 p.m. Delphi City Council: 7 p.m. More...
Local resident builds airplane