July 8, 2009 RSS feed / Local News

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Nine young women vie for 4-H queen title

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The 52nd annual Carroll County 4-H Fair Queen Contest will be held Saturday at 7 p.m. in the show arena at the 4-H fairgrounds in Flora. More...

Area bank announces military support collections

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Salin Bank is asking its customers and employees to help collect various items to show support for the United States military. More...

Camp Tecumseh is one of nation's best

USA Today names
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USA Today recently named Carroll County's Camp Tecumseh YMCA Outdoor Center as one of 10 great multi-generational camps across the USA in its Life/Travel section. Situated on 500 acres of woodlands, meadows, riverfront, and lake. More...

Little Miss & Mister to be crowned

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The Carroll Little Miss & Mister Pageant will be Sunday evening at 7 p.m. in the show arena at the 4-H Fairgrounds in Flora. Bill Shidler and Kayleigh Morgan, Miss Carroll County 2008, will serve as MCs. More...

Job Fair is tonight in Flora

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The second of two events to assist people in preparing for employment and in finding jobs will be held tonight, Wednesday, at the Flora Presbyterian Church. More...

Local church receives hospitality award

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Delphi United Methodist Church was recently recognized by the United Methodist Communications (UMCom) as an official "Welcoming Congregation." "Welcoming Congregations" are a select group of United Methodist congregations nationwide that meet crit More...

Hope for kids, parents, and child care providers

By Jenna Buehler Contributing writer

The National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies 2009 update ranked Indiana as one of the least affordable states for child care. More...

Rossville qualifies for grant

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The Town of Rossville qualifies for an estimated $41,000 grant to complete improvements to the town's drinking water system, according to an announcement by State Sen. Brandt Hershman (R-Wheatfield). More...

Rule change made for Miss Camden Contest

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A rule change for the Miss Camden Contest is being announced. Previously only high school girls were eligible, but now girls entering the eighth grade may also compete. The contest will be held at 4 p.m. Aug. 22 in the Camden Community Building. More...

'Ride for a Van' this Saturday

By Jenna Buehler Contributing writer

Carroll County resident Jennifer Schrontz said she volunteered as a representative for the ABATE Showdown Ride that raised $17,000 for children with diabetes last month. More...