April 15, 2009 RSS feed / Local News

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SilverSneakers class offers fitness, fun and friends

By Jennifer Archibald Staff writer
A SilverSneakers® Mardi Gras king and queen were crowned at the Carroll County YMCA last Wednesday. Winners were Barry Wheeler and Kathryn Reef. More...

Public comments

In accordance with the new public comments policy adopted by the Delphi Community School Board, comments are taken at the beginning of the meeting before other agenda items. All patron questions were not answered immediately. More...

Police to target seatbelt usage in upcoming blitz

Comet staff report

Three law enforcement agencies in Carroll County will be taking part in a rural demonstration project to increase seatbelt usage, particularly in pickup trucks. The targeted enforcement will run from April 24 through May 8. More...

Family entertainment available this summer

Comet staff report

Historic Prophetstown and the Tippecanoe Storytellers Guild have joined together to provide family entertainment throughout the summer with "Stories in the Council House." The guild will tell stories on the second Saturday night of each month begi More...

Payment to seniors available to help 'make ends meet'

Comet staff report

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act will provide a one-time payment of $250 to retirees, disabled individuals and supplemental security income recipients receiving benefits from the Social Security Administration, More...

Scrabble tournament to benefit literacy

Comet staff report

A county-wide Scrabble Tournament for Literacy will be held April 23 in the Carroll Elementary cafeteria. The event, sponsored by the Psi Iota Xi chapters in Flora and Delphi, raises money to help with literacy efforts in Carroll County. More...

Principal to return to classroom

Delphi Community Elementary principal Bill Shidler said Tuesday he requested to be reassigned as a teacher. That request was approved at the Monday night meeting of the Delphi Community School Board. More...

Work on wastewater project expected to begin this week in Camden

Comet staff report

Ken Smith of Municipal Civil Corporation reported at last Thursday's meeting of the Camden Town Council that digging for the wastewater upgrade project should begin by April 15. "Everything they need is in place," he said. More...

Let your voice be heard!

History repeats itself in Lafayette Wednesday
By Debbie Lowe Staff writer

Following a cry of "we're fed up and we're not gonna take it anymore," and "we are Taxed Enough Already," protesters around the nation will gather Wednesday for an organized act of civil disobedience. Participants will gather on the John T. More...

Discover historic Prophetstown's new season

Comet staff report

Area history lovers can interact with the historic past at Prophetstown State Park, located off 9th St. Rd., five miles north of Lafayette. The living museum will kick-off a new and more eventful season this weekend, April 17- 19, from 8 a.m. More...

Indiana Youth Institute seeks non-profit award applications

Comet staff report

The Indiana Youth Institute (IYI) is accepting applications for its 2009 Indiana Youth Investment Awards which recognizes 10 non-profit organizations for their outstanding efforts on behalf of Indiana youth. More...