July 22, 2009 RSS feed / Local News

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Stiller recycles pianos into new creations

By Jennifer Archibald Staff writer
Bob Stiller of Flora reincarnates vintage pianos that no longer produce beautiful music. He acquires the instruments from people who don't want them anymore, but hate to see them hauled off as trash. More...

Carroll County FSA to host ACRE Program workshops

Comet staff report

Starting Monday, Farm Service Agency Carroll County Executive Director Jacob Maxwell will hold several workshops regarding the Average Crop Revenue Election (ACRE) Program. More...

Horse & Pony Club starts Hall of Fame

Comet staff report

The first inductee into the Young Wranglers 4-H Horse & Pony Club Hall of Fame is Merritt "Dude" Hardt. He was a 13-year Horse & Pony leader and assisted with the beef project 10 years. More...

Correction

The approved 2009 Camden EDIT amount for Carroll County Economic Development Corporation was incorrectly reported in last week's Comet. The correct amount is $5,985. The painting estimate for the Unity Healthcare vacancy is $5,840. More...

Bloodmobile visits Flora; collects 59 pints

Comet staff report

Fifty-nine units of blood were received from 61 volunteers when the Red Cross Bloodmobile visited Flora on July 16. The Flora Grace Brethren Church with five volunteers will receive $100 from Flora Psi Iota Xi. More...

SR 25 closing

Comet staff report

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announces SR 25 between SR 218 and U.S. 24/35 in Cass County will be closed July 22 through mid-September. More...

Tires, household hazardous waste collection is July 25

Comet staff report

Tires and household hazardous waste will be collected at the Carroll County Fairgrounds in Flora this Saturday from 8 a.m. until noon. For many years the Northwest Indiana Solid Waste District has accepted tires with very few restrictions. More...

Registration is under way for Master Naturalist Workshop

Comet staff report

The Indiana Master Naturalist (IMN) Program provides hands-on opportunities to learn about Hoosier natural resources. It also provides a way for participants to share that knowledge, along with life experiences, through volunteer service. More...

Burlington works toward wastewater plant improvements

Comet staff report

Burlington Town Council agreed that the town should fund both an income survey and scope study in preparation for applying for a grant to repair and upgrade the wastewater treatment plant. The decision was made at last week's council meeting. More...