The Class of 2009 at Carroll Jr.-Sr. High School has five valedictorians and one salutatorian. Sharing the valedictorian honor are Ashley Bordner, Kevin Knaus, Travis Martin, Carson Spesard, and Malena Zook. Salutatorian is Seth Larimore. They were recognized last Saturday at Carroll's commencement. More...
From the day their quadruplets were born, Sam and Jane Zook have kept them out of the limelight. "We wanted them to be thought of as individuals, not as a group," Jane said. The community has always been interested in them, but has respected their individuality and privacy," added Sam. More...
Carroll County Highway Department workers spent time Friday dumping loads of crushed stone on the Crooked Road to Flora/Delphi to prevent drivers, unaware the road is washed out and closed, from driving off the edge of the asphalt. The measure is necessary because vandals have removed barricades across the road. More...
Ruth Thompson, her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren are participating in a medical research project because, as she says, "It's so important to our family. More...
The 2009 Indiana Farmers' Market, U-Pick and Agritourism Directory is now available. The 2009 Directory features more than 580 farmers' markets, upicks and agritourism locations - including 45 new locations, Indiana "Ag and Tourism Fun Facts," an Indiana Fruits and Vegetable Harvest Calendar, a list of Indiana's wine trails and more. More...
With the fireworks season in full swing, Indiana citizens and retailers are being reminded of the state law governing the use and sale of fireworks. The Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) Fire & Building Safety division urges Hoosiers to play it safe when using fireworks this summer. More...
Delphi's boys and girls track & field teams both placed ninth last week at the Lafayette Sectionals. Olivia George continued her outstanding season in the high jump by clearing 5'1" and winning the Sectional championship. George is the first DCHS girl to win a Sectional crown in 10 years. More...
With the school season at its end our community's children anticipate the lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer. Yet teachers and school administrators know better, for while things may get a bit crazy, they cannot afford to be lazy and cannot allow their thoughts to be hazy. More...
Marjorie Barber of Burlington will be honored for her 90th birthday at an open house May 31 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Burlington Church of Christ. She has requested no gifts, but cards will be welcome. More...
10 YEARS AGO Zachary White a Carroll Elementary student raised $1,019 for the American Heart Association Jump Rope for Heart program. He received a mountain bike and numerous other prizes for his efforts. Students at Carroll Elementary sought donations, then participated in the "Jump Rope for Heart" in their physical education classes. They raised $9,911. More...
Delphi Community High School's U.S. history and psychology teacher Joseph "Joe" Seurynck will retire after 41 years of teaching at the end of the 2009 school year. Seurynck has taught at DCHS for the past 38 years. During that time he has taught religion, sociology, psychology, U.S. history, world history, economics and government. More...
Charles Markley, 86, of Flora, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2009, at 10:10 a.m. at St. Vincent Hospice in Indianapolis. Born April 9, 1923 in London, Ohio, he was the son of Paul and Jeanette Davidson Markley. His marriage was on June 21, 1947, in Bloomington, to Mary Ann Sibbitt, who survives him. More...
U.S. Bank N.A. filed complaint on note and to foreclose mortgage against Anthony and Thelma J. Perry. American Acceptance Company filed complaint against Robert Richards. HSBC Bank Nevada filed complaint against Edward H. Williams. More...
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