June 10, 2009 RSS feed / Local News

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Flora library offers a different art class

Comet staff report
Flora Public Library's summer reading program has the theme, "Be Creative at Your Library." In connection with that theme, the library and art instructor Grace Woodruff are offering summer art classes for preschool age through adult. More...

ISP disposes of dynamite near Delphi

Comet staff report

The Indiana State Police Explosive Ordinance Disposal Units (EOD) and an agent from Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) removed 146 deteriorated sticks of dynamite, 127 blasting caps, and detonator cord from a shed on U.S. More...

Culinary delights at Porcupine Truffle

By Jennifer Archibald Staff writer

Flora has a new bakery/café at 21 South Center Street. Cindy Reinke of Flora is the owner, and Bev Frushour of Camden is manager and baker/chef. They specialize in pastries and other baked items, sandwiches, soup, and salads. More...

ABATE to ride June 13

Jenna Buehler Contributing writer

American Bikers Aimed Towards Education (ABATE) of Indiana, Inc. will ride through Carroll County this Saturday as part of the third annual Showdown Ride poker run event. Proceeds from the motorcycle ride will help children with juvenile diabetes. More...

Patron addresses Carroll board about principal's contract

By Jennifer Archibald Staff writer

Valta Thieke addressed the Carroll School Board during the "public comments" portion of the June 3 meeting. More...

County chamber sponsors Health Summit for professionals

Comet staff report

A community Health Summit, sponsored by the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce, will be tonight, June 10, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Canal Center in Delphi. Medical doctors, chiropractors, eye doctors, dentists, etc. are invited to attend. More...

Tickets on sale for Secret Garden Tour

Comet staff report

A Secret Garden Tour will take gardening enthusiasts to homes in Camden, Cutler and Flora on June 20. The tour, sponsored by Flora Community Club's K.I.C.K. team, will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a June 27 rain date. More...

End of analog TV broadcast signals chance for recycling

Comet staff report

Friday marks a new era in television viewing for the entire country, as analog broadcasts will end and televisions with antennas must be upgraded to receive digital broadcasts. More...

Annual Wildcat celebration draws nature and antique-loving crowd

By Debbie Lowe Staff writer

The fifth annual "Celebrate the Wildcat" event at Adams Mill near Cutler drew visitors from far and near Saturday. The weather cooperated to promote not only the enjoyment of the creek but also the jewel of the local community, the Adams Mill. More...

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is recognized as a 'Best Place to Work'

Comet staff report

St. Elizabeth Healthcare Center, a part of the Trilogy Health Services community, has been named one of the 2009 Best Places to Work in Indiana and is ranked #15 in the large-sized company category. More...