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Celebrate Canal Days July 4, 5
A patriotic theme will permeate Canal Park during Canal Days, July 4, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and July 5, from noon until 5 p.m. A special feature (Saturday only) will be a stirring patriotic multi-media presentation "Let Freedom Ring," presented by Brian Migliore of Fort Wayne. This distinctive program combines images matched to words and music. Gather at 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. More...
Council and commissioners reach cum cap budget agreement
By Debbie Lowe Staff writer

2010 will be a year of firsts for Carroll County government. It will signal the first year the county will plan how to utilize the cumulative capital improvement fund. Also it will be the first year the county council will have a line item in the commissioner's budget for independent legal counsel. More...

July 4th happenings around the county
Comet staff report

Activities abound around the county for Independence Day revelers this Saturday. Delphi, Burlington and Flora will all have special events and fireworks displays. Delphi Activities in Delphi will begin with a breakfast hosted by the Delphi Rotary Club at Honan Hall. Serving will be from 6:30 to 10 a.m. More...

 Local News
• All hazard sirens to be tested
According to Carroll County Emergency Management Director Dave Mc- Dowell, the new all-hazard sirens along the Tippecanoe River will be tested during the July 4 weekend. All sirens in Carroll County are regularly tested the first Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. If the test is delayed for any reason the intent is to roll it into the testing routine next month. More...
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• Increased patrols statewide, over holiday weekend
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 Community
• Historical and architectural survey begins in county
Public invited to kickoff meeting
Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana, the Indiana Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology, and the Ball State University Center for Historic Preservation are collaborating to identify all of Carroll County's historic sites and structures. More...
• Don't take a vacation from giving blood
• Announcements
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 Opinions & Letters
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Just desserts
There was applause and whoops from some in the crowd Monday at the sentencing hearing of swindler extrordinaire Bernard Madoff. U.S. District Judge Denny Chin sentenced Madoff to 150 years in prison for a staggering fraud that took a toll on thousands of victims, including many charities. More...
• The problems we wish we had
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 Sports
• License changes benefit outdoor enthusiasts
Outdoor enthusiasts can take advantage of several new hunting, fishing and trapping licenses, effective today, July 1. More...
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 Faith
• article has image Heritage Day is Sunday at Pleasant Hill Church
Heritage Day services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, in the oldest extant brick church in Cass County, Pleasant Hill Church at Keeps Creek. The church is located at the junction of Cass County Roads 400 S. and 675 W. More...
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• Lessons from the Heart
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 Society
• Duddy 50th anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Duddy of Rockfield celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at a surprise open house June 27 at the Rock Creek Township Community Center. The event was hosted by their family. Duddy and the former Joyce A. More...
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 Looking Back
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10 YEARS AGO Carroll County Republican Women were awarded the Indiana Federation of Republican Women's highest award, "Going the Extra Mile." The club was recognized for its contributions to the community in membership, community service, support for Republican candidates and the electoral process. More...
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 Education
• Delphi elementary school goes wireless
Other campuses to follow
Delphi elementary students will be able to access the Internet without cords and telephone lines when they return to classes in August due to an action by the board of school trustees at a Monday night special meeting. Technology specialist Scott Gear presented a proposal for $80,511, which was approved unanimously, to "completely make our elementary building wireless. More...
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 Obituaries
• Angelique Thompson
Angelique R. Thompson, 74, of Indianapolis, died June 19, 2009. Born Aug. 19, 1934, in Indianapolis, she was the daughter of Phil and Mary Jones. She was a member of Glenns Valley Church. Surviving are her husband of 35 years, Robert L. More...
• article has image David T. Robertson
• article has image Bonnie J. Cossairt
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 Public Records
• Circuit Court
Judge Donald Currie
New filings are from public records available in the Carroll County Clerk's office on the second floor of the courthouse, Delphi. More...
• Restaurant Inspections
• Marriage Licenses
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