June 17, 2009 RSS feed / Local News

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Rossville youth is Eagle Scout

Comet staff report
Jamie DeHaven of Rossville has achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. He will be recognized at an Eagle Court of Honor at Camp Cullom, 6815W County Road 200N, Frankfort, on June 28 from 2 to 4 p.m. All family and friends are invited to attend. More...

County to receive federal funds for emergency food/ shelter programs

Comet staff report

Carroll County will be awarded an estimated $6,485 in federal funds to supplement the emergency food and shelter programs in the county. More...

St. E. Healthcare hosts food drive

Comet staff report

St. Elizabeth Healthcare Center hosted a food drive The "Spring for a Meal" Food Drive through the month of May to benefit the Carroll County Food Bank. All St. More...

Contestants sought for Camden pageant

Comet staff report

Applications are now available for the 5th Annual Miss Camden and Little Miss and Mister contests. More...

4th of July plans include more aerial displays in Burlington

Comet staff report

The Town of Burlington expects to have a "bigger and better" aerial display following discussions with the fireworks company according to an announcement at the town council's June 9 meeting. More...

New art gallery opens in Delphi

By Debbie Lowe Staff writer

The grand opening for The Opera House Gallery of Contemporary Art will kick off this weekend's Transportation Festival in Delphi. Located at 109 S. More...

Hickman receives auction society award

Comet staff report

Don Hickman, Jr., principal broker of Hickman Auctions and Realty, Inc., was presented the World Champion Auctioneer Award by the Society of Professional Auctioneers at recent ceremonies. More...

New Pork BBQ Cook-Off planned for county fair

Comet staff report

A new activity at the Carroll County 4-H Fair this year will be a Pork BBQ Cook-Off. Individuals, organizations, and businesses are invited to participate on Thursday, July 16. Pre-registration is required. More...

Keith Burge named Channel 2 director

By Jennifer Archibald Staff writer

Keith Burge of Bringhurst is the new station manager/program director for Channel 2, Flora's local access cable TV station. "I'm looking forward to providing more programming, especially for nonprofit organizations in Carroll County," he said. More...

42 donors presented for Delphi Bloodmobile

Comet staff report

The Red Cross blood drive May 21 at Honan Hall in Delphi had 42 community members donate blood. The blood drive was sponsored by the Beta Psi chapter of Psi Iota Xi sorority. More...

Carroll board hears yearly discipline report

By Jennifer Archibald Staff writer

Carroll Jr.-Sr. High School assistant principal Fred Schnarr presented the school discipline report at the June 3 Carroll School Board meeting. He said most infractions were down this year, compared to last school year. More...

Camden council intrigued by EMS proposal

By Jenna Buehler Contributing writer

Camden Town Council President Pete Wagoner said last Thursday night that until reading last week's Comet, he was unaware Carroll County Emergency Medical Services was looking at Camden as a possible location for an ambulance garage. More...

Delphi police go high-tech for public safety

By Debbie Lowe Staff writer

Delphi residents and area community members now have an opportunity to receive local updates and alerts from the Delphi Police Department via the Internet in E-mail and text messages when they register with an online service. More...

Register for 4-H fair parade by June 29

Comet staff report

"4-H - Discover Your Treasure" is the theme of the Carroll County 4-H Fair Parade, which will begin at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 12. Entries are being accepted now and must be received by June 29 at the Carroll County Extension Office. More...

New deputy prosecutor has experience

By Debbie Lowe Staff writer

Carroll County once again has a permanent fulltime deputy prosecutor in the courthouse. Prosecutor Tricia Thompson filled the empty position with Joel Hand June 5. More...