January 20, 2010 RSS feed / Local News

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Television show inspires locals to help seniors

Time for senior fun!!
By Debbie Lowe Staff writer
The inspiration to do something a little different can come from any source, unlikely or very familiar. Sometimes it does not matter from where an idea originates as much as what happens with it. More...

Grants help Camden make improvements

Comet staff report

The status of grant proposals was discussed at a meeting of the Camden Town Council on Jan. 14. A grant from the Carroll County Community Foundation in the amount of $2,000 will be used to add restrooms in the community building. More...

County health board rejects commissioners’ contracts

By Debbie Lowe Staff writer

The Carroll County Board of Health, which oversees the county health department, rejected the county commissioners’ requirement issued in December for the county health officer, nurse and sanitarian to sign employment contracts. More...

Indiana property tax and regular billing cycle

Comet staff report

One year ago Tim Rushenberg was appointed by Gov. Mitch Daniels as the Commissioner of the Department of Local Government Finance. More...

EMA Council welcomes three new members

By Debbie Lowe Staff writer

The Carroll County Emergency Management Agency Advisory Council welcomed three new members at the Jan. 11 quarterly meeting. More...

Local Red Cross accepting donations for Disaster Relief Fund

Comet staff report

The Tippecanoe County Chapter of the American Red Cross is accepting donations for the Disaster Relief Fund in response to the major earthquake that hit Haiti last week. More...

Informational meeting set for White County school board candidates

Comet staff report

The school corporations in White County are hosting an informational meeting for prospective school board candidates. The informational meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Monday at the Monticello Public Library. More...

Burlington Council holds first meeting of new year

Comet staff report

Burlington Town Council met for its organizational meeting of the new year on Jan. 12. More...

Large turnout for Rockfield INDOT

By Rod Butcher Contributing writer

More than 80 Carroll County residents crowded the Rockfield Community Center Thursday night for an INDOT informational meeting for segment 3 of the Hoosier Heartland Corridor (HHH). More...

USDA customers are reminded of signup deadlines

Comet staff report

The signup period for the 2010 Direct and Counter-Cyclical Payment (DCP) Program and the 2010 Average Crop Revenue Election (ACRE) Program are underway at Farm Service Agency offices. More...

Good deed for Carrollton couple

By Jennifer Archibald Staff writer

The neighborly spirit is alive and well in Carroll County. It was demonstrated Jan. 9 when the community joined together to haul, cut, and stack firewood for Mr. and Mrs. John Adams of Carrollton (north of Burlington). More...