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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 ... In last week's Comet story about referendums across Indiana, a chart was printed depicting how voters in each Delphi Community School Corporation precinct voted in the June 16 special election. Results from Rock Creek Township were inadvertently omitted from the chart. The entire chart is reprinted this week with our apology to the voters of Rock Creek Township. More ... As July 4th approaches and many Hoosiers make plans to celebrate the nation's independence, drivers throughout the state are urged to do so responsibly. The complications of tragic outcomes can be easily prevented by following one simple rule: before consuming alcoholic beverages, designate a sober driver or make alternate plans to get to a destination safely. More ... The Delphi Rotary Club recently hosted five members of a Rotary group from Turkey at a meeting held at the Delphi United Methodist Church. A presentation about the history and culture of Turkey was presented by team leader, Rtn. Sermet Ayhan Dincel and members Safiye Kilic, Gokcen Yesil, Alper Tunga Ozcan and Eda Guler. More ... According to a USDA report, sign-up for the 2009 Direct and Counter-cyclical Payment (DCP) Program for farms with base acres has begun online or at local USDA service centers. Sign-up will continue until Aug. 14 and the deadline is mandatory for all participants. FSA will not accept any latefiled applications. More ... The Carroll County Farm Service Agency (FSA) has announced that time is quickly running out to certify CRP and crop acreage with the agency. More ... Working in conjunction with the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles while complying with a recent request from the Indiana State Police, AAA Hoosier Motor Club is encouraging all Indiana residents to examine their license plates for compliance with Indiana Code 9-18-2-16. More ... The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that as of June 15 it will accept loan applications for a temporary new program called America's Recovery Capital (ARC). Loans of up to $35,000 are designed to provide a bridge for viable small businesses with immediate financial hardship to keep their doors open until they get back on track. More ... Payne's Pharmacy in Flora is sponsoring a "Medication Take Back Program" next week, July 6-11. Anyone who is not sure how to dispose of unused or expired medications may drop them off at Payne's Pharmacy during that week. Leaving unused and expired medications around the house can be dangerous, said Barb Payne, registered pharmacist. More ... The second Tea Party in Lafayette will be July 4 from 12 noon to 6 p.m. on the John T. Myers Pedestrian Bridge, which connects Lafayette and West Lafayette over the Wabash River. According to organizer Donn Brown, the event has a dual purpose. More ... People with ties to Carroll County may travel the world or move out of state, but they will often continue to do good for the community they grew to love. Best selling children's author, speaker and consultant Babs Bell Hajdusiewicsz said her passion for children and education is rooted in Carroll County. More ... ArchiCamp in Delphi is a hands-on camp where youth ages 8-12 have fun while learning about history, architecture, and restoration. The award-winning camp is sponsored by Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana, the Wabash & Erie Canal Interpretive Center, and Delphi Preservation Society. More ... |
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