November 18, 2009 RSS feed / Local News

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County chamber kicks off the shopping season in a big way

By Debbie Lowe Staff writer
An idea that took very little time to conceive and not a lot of time to implement by a small group of dedicated volunteers resulted in the successful “Shop Local for the Holidays” shopping event last week. More...

Be a blessing to a child this holiday season

Comet staff report

This holiday season will be difficult for many families and individuals due to the rough economy and loss of jobs, but especially for those children with a parent who is incarcerated. More...

ISP participates in ‘Safe Family Travel’ blitz

Comet staff report

Indiana State Police and more than 250 other law enforcement agencies throughout the state are participating in the “Safe Family Travel” enforcement blitz in an effort to reduce injuries and fatalities on roadways this Thanksgiving holid More...

H1N1 vaccine to be offered at Camden Friday

Comet staff reports

An additional medical service was announced by the Camden Health Center to the Camden Town Council at the Nov. 12 meeting. More...

Burlington makes no decision on allowing golf carts on streets

Comet staff report

Whether or not to allow golf carts on town streets drew community residents to last week’s meeting of the Burlington Town Council. Even though there was lots of discussion, no decision was made and the matter was taken under advisement. More...

Burlington Christmas Walk is Saturday

Comet staff report

Burlington’s annual Christmas Walk will be Saturday evening from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Business open houses will begin at 4:30 with Santa arriving at 5. The lighting of the town Christmas tree will be at 6:30. More...

Food Pantry receives generous donation

Comet staff report

Last Wednesday, members of the Lower Deer Creek Church of the Brethren delivered 1,280 pounds of food to the Food Pantry in Flora. More...

Parade, Santa coming to town

Comet staff report

Flora’s Christmas parade will be Nov. More...

Commissioners add to Carrollton Bridge awards wall

By Debbie Lowe Staff writer

When a county completes a bridge project, especially a long and expensive one, it is good to be recognized for the effort. In the case of the Carrollton Bridge project, the recognition seems to be perpetual for Carroll County. More...

Indiana State Police warn citizens of jury duty scam

Comet staff report

The Indiana State Police is warning citizens of a jury duty scam that has now been reported in 11 states. More...

Girl Scouts take action for healthier teen girls

Comet staff report

The 2009 Girl Scout Leadership Institute, held recently in Indianapolis, was attended by more than 1,500 teen girls from around the world who came to explore leadership through health issues. More...