September 1, 2010 RSS feed / Local News

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91-year-old twins still in harmony

By Jennifer Archibald Staff writer
Earl and Ernest Wolf are 91- year-old twins. They grew up in Carroll County, but Earl now lives in Rossville, and Ernest lives in Roanoke, Va. The two keep in touch by talking on the phone. More...

Boyd 25th anniversary

Dennis and Joretta Boyd will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary on Monday. A celebration is being held in Indianapolis on Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. at 6250 Royal Alley Place, Indianapolis. More...

Governor’s office accepting applications for judicial vacancy

Comet staff report

The governor’s office is now accepting applications for Judge of the Carroll Superior Court to replace the Honorable Judge Jeffrey R. Smith, who will resign effective Oct. 4. More...

Partner-Up for a drug free 2011

Abbey Blackburn
Contributing writer

Partners for a Drug Free Carroll County, formerly known as the group Don’t Underestimate Carroll County (DUCC), works behind the scenes in Carroll County to prevent, treat and enforce substance abuse. More...

ISP to conduct DUI checkpoint

Comet staff report

Officers from the Indiana State Police Lafayette Post, Monticello Police Department and the White County Sherriff’s Department will conduct an enforcement check point on the evening of Sept. 4 to target impaired drivers in White County. More...

Get the smartest card at the library

Comet staff report

Delphi Public Library is encouraging residents to acquire a first-time library card or renew a current one during Library Card Sign-up Month in September. More...

Faithfully serviced for 12 years

Abbey Blackburn
Contributing writer

Just as the sun is setting on the career of a long-time courthouse elected official, recognition has come in the form of a peer-based award. More...

Ecumenical Women’s Retreat to be held at Camp Tecumseh

Comet staff report

An Ecumenical Women’s Fall Retreat will be held Sept. 17 and 18 at Camp Tecumseh. Registration will begin on Friday at 4:30 p.m. with the program concluding at noon on Saturday. More...

Applications being accepted for AED programs

Comet staff report

The Kathryn Weil Center for Education, Lafayette, and Chili Blast Charities Inc. are accepting applications for the placement of AEDs (cardiac defibrillators) in area non-profit organizations. More...

Camp Bluebird set Oct. 27-28 at Camp T

Registration is under way for Camp Bluebird, an adult retreat for cancer survivors, to be held Oct. 27-28 at Camp Tecumseh’s Leadership Center near Delphi. The camp is sponsored by St. Elizabeth Regional Health. More...

Scrap metal drive to benefit county parks

Comet staff report

The Friends of the Carroll County Parks is holding a scrap metal fundraising drive Sept. 7 through Oct. 1 at Deer Creek Park, located on SR 218W. near the junction of SR 29 in Deer Creek. More...

Free peripheral arterial disease screenings being offered

Comet staff report

The Kathryn Weil Center for Education, St. Elizabeth Regional Health and area health care providers are teaming together to provide a free Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) screening from noon to 6 p.m. on Sept. More...

ISP release July statistics

Comet staff report

Indiana State Police at Lafayette recently released statistics for July. More...

State Fair 4-H results announced

Comet staff report

One hundred forty-seven Carroll County 4-H members participated in the 2010 Indiana State Fair. Below are their results by project category. Aerospace – Merit: Cory Hufford, Blue: Kirklin Morrow, Red: Kendall Baker. More...