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Bringhurst man involved in nationwide service projects

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John Collins of Bringhurst recently graduated from AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (Ameri- Corps NCCC) Pacific Region, wrapping up ten months and more than 1700 hours of community service nationwide. More...

Flora residents have month to correct downspouts and drains before being fined

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Wastewater foreman Bill McCarty reported at Monday night's Flora Town Council meeting that his department continues to work on locating and repairing problems in the town's wastewater system. More...

Local News

'Dinner with Your Legislators' is Monday night in Delphi

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Carroll County Chamber of Commerce is hosting its 3rd annual "Dinner with Your Legislators" on Monday evening in Delphi. The event will begin at 6 p.m. in the Wabash & Erie Canal Center. Expected to attend and speak are U.S. More...

Unemployment resource guide is available

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The Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) has available an allinclusive resource guide for unemployed Hoosiers. More...

Delphi Preservation Society announces OS events

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Delphi Preservation Society is sponsoring several events this week during the Old Settlers celebration. "Courthouses of Indiana" will be the topic of a presentation at 7 p.m. Friday in the Circuit Courtroom on the third floor of the Courthouse. More...

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Opinions & Letters

Midwest Memo

What's cooking?

by Alan Shultz

I got bamboozled into going to a fancy, schmancy restaurant the other night. It was a client dinner, my treat, and the client got to pick where to eat. I rarely enjoy a really expensive meal. More...

Note to farmers and rural residents

Special challenges and concerns crop up this time of year with cornstalks up and at maximum height. With school starting next week visibility is very important at road intersections. More...

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Society

90th birthday

An open house in honor of Anna Case's 90th birthday will be held this Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Camden Baptist Church. She was born Aug. 5, 1919, and taught second grade at Carroll for 17 years. Formerly of Camden, she now resides at St. More...

Combs 58th anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Combs of 2977N. 900W., Delphi celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary last Thursday. Combs and the former Marcella Smith were married July 30, 1937, in Walnut Ridge, Ark. More...

Engagements

Herron-Mills

Stephanie L. Herron and Brandon E. Mills announce their engagement. She is the daughter of Jeff and Debbie Herron of Delphi and Mike and Theresa Brown of Delphi. He is the son of Jim and Kay Mills of Floyds Knobs. More...

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Education

Back to school supplies needed

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With school just around the corner, Delphi Community School MOP Squad president Sharon Milburn asks the community, businesses and individuals to help them to provide needed school supplies for prekindergarten through fifth grade students. More...

Students report bullying is a problem

By Bill Stanczykiewicz

The new school year raises an old problem, but an emerging statewide initiative hopes to deliver a timeless solution. While bullying might seem like old news to adults, the situation is far more urgent to kids. More...

EDUCATION NEWS

COURTNEY E. JENNINGS of Greenwood earned her Bachelor's Degree from the School of Science of Tourism, Conventions and Event Management at IUPUI in Indianapolis. She is employed at Outback Steakhouse. More...

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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...

Superior Court

Judge Jeffrey Smith

New filings Daniel Boone was charged with battery and three counts of criminal recklessness. Eric D. Stark was charged with OWI-endangering, operating with an ACE of .08 or more and driving while suspended. Jeffrey L. More...

Marriage Licenses

Neil Daniel Kolzow, 31, and Amy Lynn Jamroz, 25, both of Monticello. Adam Eugene Hoke, 25, and Telzey Katharine Storey, 26, both of Burlington. Ralph Michael Bray, 50, and Constance Susanne Floyd, 47, both of Camden. More...

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Carroll County to go wireless

Commissioners support county-wide broadband service proposal

By Debbie Lowe Staff writer

A plan to utilize federal stimulus money to provide enhanced communication across Carroll County could be realized by county residents soon. More...

City council delays projects position decision

Committee formed to study need and duties

By Debbie Lowe Staff writer

The third time was not the charm for a city position proposed by Delphi Mayor Randy Strasser. More...

Community

Business Briefs

MELODY WILLOUGHBY of Flora is now providing hair care services with Holly Kendall Muller at Holly's Hair Hut in Flora. Willoughby has been a hair stylist for over 20 years and was most recently employed at En'Core Hair Design. More...

New Experience Works coordinator named for Benton, White and Carroll counties

Experience Works has appointed Ruth Hooker as Employment & Training Coordinator (ETC) for Benton, White and Carroll counties. More...

Announcements

PROMOTING THE WILDCAT VALLEY group will meet at 7 p.m. Aug. 13 at the Wildcat Creek Bed and Breakfast near Cutler. The topic will be the old stagecoach routes along the Wildcat Valley. More...

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Sports

Delphi trio prepares for Colt World Series

By John Dunn Contributing sportswriter

Three members of Delphi's baseball team have earned spots on the Hoosier North roster for the 2009 Colt World Series, which opens Wednesday night at Loeb Stadium in Lafayette and runs through Aug. 12. More...

Call-outs

Indiana Magic

Tryouts of the Indiana Magic 12U softball will be held at Mar Len Park on S. 18th St., Lafayette, on Aug. 8 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and Aug. 9 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Girls who were born in 1997 and 1998 are eligible to try out. More...

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Faith

Vacation Bible School in Flora

VBS gift to Congo guests The banner pictured above, made by Joan Jackson, was presented to Rev. Ilumbe and Rosette Ndjongo of the Congo at the United VBS in Flora. More...

First Assembly to hold special services

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Evangelist John Muncy will be speaking at First Assembly of God in Delphi on Sunday at special services set for 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. He will be speaking on "What in the world is going on in the world?" and how this relates to the future. More...

Hickory Grove Church to host mission workers

Matt and Brooke McClain, missionaries to Costa Rica, will share about their ministry at Hickory Grove Church on Aug. 16 at the 10 a.m. worship service. More...

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Looking Back

From the files of Hoosier Democrat, Delphi Journal, Journal-Citizen and Carroll County Comet. Photo provided by Carroll County Historical Museum.

10 YEARS AGO Delphi Christian Church has called Andrew Lee Paris as its new minister. Paris graduated from Cincinnati Bible College in 1970 with a bachelor of arts degree in Christian ministries, majoring in Greek and New Testament. More...

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