March 17, 2010 RSS feed / Local News

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Hoosier Home Cookin' with Allison Meadows

It’s St. Patrick’s Day and there’s nothing better than hearty Irish fare. Although you may not have time to make these recipes today, tuck them away in your recipe stash or make them for supper another day this week. More...

Homes in Camden to benefit from grant monies

Susan Scholl
Editor

It was announced at last Thursday night’s Camden Town Council meeting that 12 houses will receive improvements through a $250,000 grant received from the Indiana Housing Authority. More...

March is Colon Cancer Awareness month

Comet staff report

During the month of March, the American Cancer Society would like to remind men and women 50 years of age and older to talk to their physicians about colon cancer screening options. More...

National Ag Week sets stage for county fourth graders

By Rhonda Hicks
Carroll County SWCD

On Thursday, March 18, for the 13th year, Carroll County will gather its fourth graders to attend the Annual Ag Day event hosted by the Soil and Water Conservation District. More...

DWD offers free online training classes

Comet staff report

Hoosiers looking to improve their job skills can now take advantage of free online training through a limited time offer by the Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD). Access to these free online training courses is open to all Hoosiers. More...

County resident complains about lack of building code enforcement

Comet staff report

Jefferson Township resident Dana Smith made an impassioned plea for a county building inspector at the Feb. 23 Carroll County Area Plan Commission meeting. More...

Council and commissioners put planning hats on in joint meeting

By Debbie Lowe
Staff writer

When Carroll County Commissioners and Council members met for approximately two-and-a-half hours Monday afternoon, a significant amount of information was disseminated, but few spending decisions were made. More...

National Weather Service offers storm spotter class

Comet staff report

Carroll County Emergency Management Director Dave McDowell announced Tuesday there will be a free National Weather Service (NWS) Storm Spotter class on March 31 at 6:30 p.m. at the Wabash & Erie Canal Interpretive Center in Delphi. More...

Energy assistance options available for NIPSCO customers

Comet staff report

According to a Northern Indiana Public Service Company, the state’s moratorium ended March 15 and NIPSCO reminds low-income customers with outstanding balances that a number of assistance programs and payment arrangements are available to help More...

Mayor to hold public meeting about building purchase

By Debbie Lowe
Staff writer

Delphi Mayor Randy Strasser told the three out of five city council members present for the March 1 meeting that it is nearly time for the public to be involved as plans progress toward the purchase of part of the Globe Valve property on North Washi More...

Applications still being accepted for AEDs

Comet staff report

St. Elizabeth Regional Health’s Revive and Survive program places cardiac defibrillators (AEDs) with non-profit organizations in Tippecanoe and surrounding counties. More...

Carroll County Agriculture Association

Comet staff report

Carroll County Agriculture Association (CCAA) is a nonprofit 501(c)(5) corporation that represents Carroll County agriculture as a unified group, including all persons involved in agriculture production and agribusiness. Officers & directors More...

Burlington continues to work on golf cart ordinance

Comet staff report

The council, along with town attorney Justin Alter, are looking over a rough draft of an ordinance regulating golf carts in the Town of Burlington. More...

Camp Tecumseh YMCA Day Camp opens registration

Comet staff report

As the weather becomes warmer, thoughts naturally turn to summer camps. This summer, Camp Tecumseh YMCA will offer Day Camp for children from Carroll and the surrounding counties. The camp will host an open house from 2 to 6 p.m. on April 18. More...

Two Delphi volunteers are Crystal Bison Award nominees

Comet staff report

The Crystal Bison Award for Volunteerism will be presented March 30 at the Reifer’s Center in Lafayette. The event honors all those who make their local communities strong by donating their time to charitable and arts organizations. More...

Census important for federal funding to communities

Comet staff report

You’ve probably received your 2010 Census form now, or soon will. Filling it out is required by law. With only 10 questions, the Census Bureau estimates that it will take only about 10 minutes to complete. All answers are kept confidential. More...