Serving Carroll County, Indiana since 1974
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The Tippecanoe County Chapter of the American Red Cross now has a Disaster Action Team [DAT] in Carroll County. DAT members are volunteers who respond to emergency situations to provide financial assistance to those affected and rehabilitation services to emergency workers. More ... Carroll County Extension Educator Joanne Lytton was presented with the Distinguished Service Award for her outstanding service and dedication to the 4-H Youth Development Profession by the National Association of Extension 4-H Agents. More ... It’s the day before Thanksgiving. The turkey is resting quietly in the fridge. The stuffing is ready to be assembled. Various casseroles await a trip to the oven. The silver’s polished and the table’s set. Yeah, in a perfect world! But, what happens if the turkey’s dry, the rolls are burned and the pumpkin pie didn’t set. More ... A free seminar addressing ONLINE MARKETING SOLUTIONS will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 1 at Kurz Purdue Technology Center, 1281 Win Hentschel Blvd., West Lafayette. More ... DUV Esther M. Cook of Flora has been elected as Kokomo’s local Tent 17 president, Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War. This is her fourth time being Tent president. She invites any local resident whose grandfather served in the Civil War, 1861 to 1865, to join. More ... DELPHI AMERICAN LEGION POST 75 is offering to pay the first year dues for any veteran, young or old, regardless of branch or any time of service who join the post for the first time. Those who want to transfer or have dropped out and want to rejoin may do so but must pay dues. To join, contact Post Adj. Jerry Jenkins at (765) 564-4253. More ... The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announces a dramatic expansion of its free Traffic- Wise traveler information service to include updated reports for all State Roads, U.S. Highways and Interstates around the state. Motorists now have a new tool to plan their travels by visiting TrafficWise.IN.gov or dialing 800-261-ROAD (7623). More ... Tracy Yeakley Gaylor, Kokomo, formerly of Flora, suffered a stroke on Oct. 24. She was transferred last week from St. Vincent Hospital to the Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana, both in Indianapolis. Cards may be sent to her at 4141 Shore Dr., Indianapolis, IN 46254. More ... Mark and Sara (Pluth) Calhoun, 1576 N. St. Mark’s Place, Palatine, IL 60067, are parents of a 6-pound, 6-ounce son, William Joseph, born Nov. 18 at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge, Ill. Grandparents are Joe and Lucy Pluth of Richton Park, Ill., and Bill and Pat Calhoun of Monticello. More ... Deer Creek Presbyterian and Faith Lutheran churches are joining together to have a special Thanksgiving Service. The service will be held at the Deer Creek Community Center at 7 p.m. Nov. 25. Everyone in the community is invited to attend. More ... A living nativity will be held at the Baptist Church on Dec. 12. Hanging of the Greens will take place Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Baptist Church. Dedication and open house for the newly redecorated Sunday School rooms of the Baptist Church will be Sunday following morning worship. More ... Indiana State Police at the Lafayette Post has released statistics for October. Troopers issued 1,714 traffic citations and wrote 1,614 traffic warnings. Troopers also arrested 28 drunk drivers, made 126 criminal arrests and issued 85 truck citations (over 10,000 pounds gross weight). More ... On Monday, Nov. 30, at 7 p.m. Carroll Consolidated School Corporation will be hosting Sgt. Terry Hall for a presentation on “Body Safety” in the high school auditorium. More ... Delphi The library will close Nov. 25 at 6 p.m. with regular hours resuming Nov. 27 at 10 a.m. Story Time will be Dec. 3 featuring stories, plays, games and songs about feathered and furry friends who “migrate and hibernate.” Baby Lapsit will begin at 9:30, Toddler Story Time at 10 and Preschool at 11:30 a.m. More ... Six Carroll County community members were trained along with representatives from 13 other communities for more than a year to “think like a region” and enhance economic development options. More ... Understanding the need for single mothers to be able to purchase good used clothes, furniture and housewares at bargain prices led Dede Bushong to open a store in Delphi which caters to them. “I was a single mom for several years,” Bushong said. “I know what it’s like to have to look for good prices to be able to provide for the kids.” More ... I wish to thank all those who sent cards, flowers and phoned. Especially all my family who shared my 90th birthday. Devon Humbarger More ... In loving memory of Everett Maxwell, Jr. who passed away Nov. 25, 2008. God saw you getting weary, He did what He thought best; He put His arms around you And took you home to rest. More ... |
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