Serving Carroll County, Indiana since 1974
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The United States Postal Service is reminding those who wish to send letters and packages to service members that they will not be delivered if addressed to “Any Service Member” (or similar wording). More ... Who would have imagined that an issue of a classic car magazine could have such a startling effect on a widow of a local World War II veteran? Virginia Shonk of Camden was surprised to learn that her husband, Arthur Shonk, was featured in a modernday publication. More ... Christmas for Kids toy drive will begin Friday and continue until Christmas. Sponsored by Beta Alpha Chapter of Psi Iota Xi sorority, the annual drive collects toys and other gift items for children in the county who might not otherwise receive gifts for Christmas. More ... The Santa Claus, Indiana, post office is offering a special “picture postmark” to cancel the postage stamps on holiday mail again this year. The Santa Claus, Indiana, Post Office is the only one in the world that has Santa’s name. The Post Office has offered the special “picture postmark” each holiday season since 1983. More ... Although Indiana has experienced 28 deaths attributed to H1N1 since June 1, Indiana State Department of Health officials believe the activity trend for the disease has slowed in recent weeks. During a teleconference Thursday, state officials advised that reports of those affected by the flu are significantly decreased from the week of Oct. More ... The following winners are announced in Saturday’s Flora Christmas Parade, sponsored by the Flora Community Club: Best Motorized – Tinsman & Son. Best Float – Flora Cub Scouts. Best Depiction of Theme (“The Twelve Days of Christmas”) – Flora Girl Scouts. Best Walking Group – Flora Boy Scouts Color Guard. More ... Talent Fusion Agency of Indianapolis is representing two local teens who have been selected to attend the Applause Rising Talent Showcase (ARTS) in Orlando, Fla., Dec. 3-6. More ... Executive Director of USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Indiana, Julia Wickard, recently announced the enrollment for the 2010 Direct and Countercyclical Program (DCP) and the Average Crop Revenue Election (ACRE) program has begun and will continue through June 1, 2010. More ... A Carroll County business is featured in the October 2009 issue of Pumper, a monthly publication dedicated to the liquid waste industry. The cover story highlights the achievements of American Pumping of Camden, owned by Jim Hodge. More ... Attorney W. Winston Briggs, formerly of Flora, is featured in the November issue of an Atlanta, Ga., magazine. He is one of 16 attorneys, representing 13 law firms, in a special series section entitled “Attorneys of Distinction.” The publication is Jezebel, a prominent lifestyle magazine for professionals. More ... A panel of current and past county leaders provided preparatory advice to residents who may be interested in running for public office at a Thursday night program hosted by Leadership Carroll County. Panelists Pat Clawson, Carolyn Pearson, Ann Brown, Mary Ann Burton and Bill Pickart discussed personal experiences as candidates who have run for office. More ... |
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