February 24, 2010 RSS feed / Local News

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‘American Idol’ semifinalist has performed locally

By Jennifer Archibald Staff writer
“American Idol” fans know that 16-year-old Aaron Kelly is one of the 24 semifinalists. More...

Overmyer kicks-off ‘Solidify’ with show in West Lafayette

Comet staff report

Amanda Overmyer, Chile Record recording artist and American Idol Season 7 finalist, will appear Saturday night in West Lafayette. More...

This is National FFA Week

Local chapters celebrate
Comet staff report

The 9,600 FFA members from across the state are celebrating National FFA Week this week, Feb. 20- 27. “Lead Out Loud” is the theme this year as members demonstrate what makes them leaders in their schools and communities. More...

Area IV Head Start begins enrollment process

Comet staff report

Area IV Head Start has announced that it will begin enrolling children from Carroll, Clinton and White counties for the new school year. The federally funded pre-school program primarily serves low-income families. More...

Feb. 28 is last day for special tax option for Haiti relief donations

Comet staff report

Taxpayers wishing to claim their Haiti relief donations on their tax return for this season must make those donations by Feb. 28. More...

Cancer Association offers scholarships

Comet staff report

The Carroll County Cancer Association will offer scholarships to high school seniors and graduates enrolled in health-related classes for the fall 2010 school year. More...

Capital and capacity building grants available

Comet staff report

The Tippecanoe Arts Federation (TAF) has announced that North Central Health Services, Inc. More...

Local librarian selected to attend national conference

Comet staff report

Delphi Public Library was among 70 libraries nationwide selected to attend “Picturing America in Our Nation’s Libraries,” a one day conference for public and school librarians who have received the Picturing America collection. More...

Sign-up for USDA SURE is underway

Comet staff report

Producers are being reminded that USDA has implemented the new Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments (SURE) Program in accordance with the 2008 Farm Bill, said Julia A. Wickard, executive director of USDA’s Farm Service Agency in Indiana. More...

Q & A with Travis Martin:

State FFA president from Carroll Chapter
By Jennifer Archibald
Staff writer

Travis Martin, a 2009 graduate of Carroll Jr.-Sr. High School, has completed more than half his term as state FFA president. More...