November 25, 2009 RSS feed / Local News

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Car magazine features veteran

Comet staff report
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? More...

Guidelines given for special ‘Santa’ postmark

Comet staff report

The Santa Claus, Indiana, post office is offering a special “picture postmark” to cancel the postage stamps on holiday mail again this year. More...

Flora parade winners named

Comet staff report

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. More...

Teens to audition at talent showcase

Comet staff report

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...

National trade publication features county business

Comet staff report

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...

Future leaders get primed to run

It is good to have a choice…
By Debbie Lowe Staff writer

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. More...

Properly address letters and packages to service members

Comet staff report

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...

Toy/gift drive begins

Comet staff report

Christmas for Kids toy drive will begin Friday and continue until Christmas. More...

H1N1 activity slows state-wide

By Debbie Lowe Staff writer

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. More...

Flora Christmas Parade

Comet photos by Jennifer Archibald

Looking good for Christmas More...

USDA announces 2010 DCP and ACRE signup

Comet staff report

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 c More...

Winston Briggs featured in magazine

Comet staff report

Attorney W. Winston Briggs, formerly of Flora, is featured in the November issue of an Atlanta, Ga., magazine. More...