January 13, 2010 RSS feed / Local News

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Former resident is self-taught artist

Comet staff report
Oil artist Marilyn E. Mc- Cormick is basically self-taught. She began exploring her creative side in elementary school and on into high school while growing up in Delphi. More...

Looking Back leads to family missing link

Comet staff report

The Dec. 23 Looking Back column in the Comet made reference to a chair factory from pioneer days in Carroll County. More...

Public invited to view Bald Eagles with Audubon Society

Comet staff report

The Sycamore Audubon Society will conduct a field trip to see Bald Eagles on Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. The field trip will start in Monticello under the direction of Rick Read. The event is free and open to the public. More...

Delphi man buys Fisher’s

By Jennifer Archibald Staff writer

This month, Shane Sigler of Delphi will become the new owner of Fisher’s restaurant and bar in Flora. He has already been working with current owner Jim Fisher for the past month. Fisher is selling the business and building. More...

Experts from outside education welcome

Comet staff report

According to the Indiana Department of Education, the state board overseeing teacher licensing and preparation recently voted to advance new teacher licensing regulations. More...

I.O.O.F. donates to local project

Comet staff report

The International Order of Odd Fellows (I.O.O.F.) of Delphi made a donation of $300 last December to the Delphi Christmas Basket project as part of the organization’s giving program. More...

Small turnout for Red Cross bloodmobile

Comet staff report

The Red Cross Bloodmobile, sponsored by Delphi’s chapter of Psi Iota Xi, visited Delphi last week on a snowy, winter day and only 23 volunteers came out to donate blood. More...

SIA Foundation is accepting grant applications

Comet staff report

The SIA Foundation is accepting grant applications from Indiana not-forprofit organizations that are seeking funding for capital projects in the areas of arts and culture, health and welfare, or education. More...

Fisher’s to become Sigler’s

Flora restaurant and bar to change hands
By Jennifer Archibald Staff writer

A popular hangout in Flora is changing hands after nearly 25 years. Jim Fisher is selling Fisher’s restaurant and bar to Shane Sigler of Delphi. The changeover will be official later this month. More...