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September 22, 2010 / Front Page

Little royalty at Burlington

This wagon in the Burlington Fall Festival parade carried the festival’s Little Prince and Princess and their court. The parade was on Saturday. More...

IDEM mandates archeological study at canal

By Debbie Lowe
Staff writer

Delphi Board of Works members Bob Conner, Brian Garrison and Randy Strasser approved the cost of an archeological study at their Monday late afternoon meeting. More...

Commissioners to sell ambulance garage

By Debbie Lowe
Staff writer

The Flora ambulance garage has flooded during times of significant rain for several years. Attempts have been made by the county surveyor’s office to remedy the situation, but ultimately those efforts were to no avail. More...

Local News

Historian to receive national award

Comet staff report

Indiana historian Jim Cooper will be presented a prestigious award from the American Association of State and Local History (AASLH) on Friday. Dr. More...

Countdown to the 2010 Election

By Debbie Lowe
Staff writer

The Indiana Secretary of State Office is providing help for residents who need to register to vote in the upcoming mid-term election in November. More...

Street repairs are on Burlington priority list

Comet staff report

Street work was discussed by Burlington Town Council members at their meeting last week. Repairs are nearly complete on 5th and Washington streets. More...

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Opinions & Letters

Midwest Memo

Complaint department

by Alan Shultz

A few weeks back I received my license plate renewal form from the Indiana Department of Motor Vehicles. You can renew in the mail or on-line. I opted for the mail - I like paying these type of bills with a check. Call me old-fashioned. More...

GOP Central Committee speaks out

During the past few months/weeks, much attention has been placed upon the Carroll County Clerk, Nancy Mattox. Many stories, rumors, and innuendos have surfaced throughout the county concerning Ms. Mattox and the performance of her elected position. More...

Community’s support is overwhelming

A little over 15 years ago I moved from Carroll County to Tippecanoe County. Over the years I have adjusted to living in a bigger community, but have always held Carroll County close to my heart and have always considered it my home. More...

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Society

Red Elk, Cornwell pledge vows

Sharayah Beth Red Elk of Delphi and Devin Phillip Cornwell of Seymour exchanged marriage vows at 5:30 p.m. on June 12 at the Delphi United Methodist Church. More...

Overholser 40th anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Gary Overholser, 1217W 550S, Cutler, will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary at an open house Oct. 2 at Flora First Christian Church. The event, hosted by their children, will be from 1:30 to 4 p.m. More...

Petzing 25th anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Dale Petzing, 40 Guinevere Court, Lafayette, IN 47905, have been married 25 years. Petzing and the former Connie Williamson were married Sept. 21, 1985, at St. James Lutheran Church in Logansport. More...

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Obituaries

Darren G. Criswell

Darren Glenn Criswell, 49, of Harrisburg, Pa., former area resident, died Sept. 5, 2010, at his residence. Born 21, 1960, in White County, he was the son of Ronald G. Criswell and Carol Bierce Cowan, who survive. Mr. More...

Clatia I. Whiteman

Clatia I. Kennard Whiteman, 95, of Delphi, died at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 19, 2010, at St. Elizabeth Healthcare Center in Delphi. She became ill unexpectedly and had been a resident there for the past nine days. More...

David L. Mills

David L. Mills, 81, of Flora, passed away at 2:50 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 19, 2010, at St. Elizabeth Healthcare Center in Delphi. Born May 2, 1929, in Kokomo, he was the son of Bernald and Phoebe Wilson Mills. More...

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Council amends salary ordinance for highway

By Debbie Lowe
Staff writer

The Carroll County Council has been reluctant in the past to adjust the salary ordinance to solve a personnel issue in any one department. An exception was made for the county highway department at the Thursday morning meeting. More...

City police complete school locker room investigation

By Debbie Lowe
Staff writer

The Delphi City Police announced at the end of last week the investigation into alleged sexual harassment at the Delphi Community High School has been completed. The alleged incident occurred in a locker room Sept. 2 after football practice. More...

County-wide burn ban in effect

Comet staff report

The Carroll County fire chiefs instituted a seven-day county-wide burn ban effective Tuesday, Sept. 21. The measure is necessary due to extreme dry conditions in the area. The ban will be in effect for the next seven days. More...

Community

Joint library event turns clock back to the Sixties

As part of this year’s Carroll County on the Same Page program, which focuses on the turbulent decade of the 1960s in American history, the Camden-Jackson Township Public Library, Flora-Monroe Township Public Library, and Delphi Public Library More...

Announcements

There will be a meeting of the CARROLL COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY on Thurs., Sept. 23, at 7 p.m. at the Flora Pizza King. All those with interest in the Democratic party are encouraged to attend. More...

Landscape exhibit at Delphi gallery

“Notes from the Land” is a new exhibit at the Opera House Gallery of Contemporary Art in Delphi. It features the landscape paintings of Arne Kvaalen and Dan Annarino, and will run through Oct. 17. More...

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Sports

Carroll soccer wins Caston tourney

Hayes is named MVP

Carroll soccer defeated Southwood and Caston to win the Caston Tournament on Saturday. The Cougars played Southwood in the first game and got a hat trick from freshman Elliot Packard that accounted for all the scoring in a 3-0 win. More...

Gophers trip up Oracles

By Todd Swank
Contributing sportswriter

Delphi went up against its third undefeated and highly ranked team this season. More...

1st place team

Delphi Community High School varsity cross country teams competed Sept. 14 in the Carroll Invitational at Carroll High School. More...

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Faith

Lessons from the Heart

When the lights go out

By Pastor Andrew Paris

During World War II, late one autumn evening, the whole city of London sat in murky darkness because of an enforced blackout. More...

Awana clubs start up again at Radnor church

Comet staff report

Awana kids clubs for ages three through 6th grade are beginning at the Radnor United Methodist Church on Sunday evenings from 6 to 7:15. More...

Announcements

Hickory Grove Church will celebrate its HOMECOMING SERVICE on Oct. 3 during the regular morning worship service. The group, “Soldiers Again,” will provide ministry in music and testimony. More...

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Looking Back

From the files of Hoosier Democrat, Delphi Journal, Journal Citizen and Carroll County Comet. Photo provided by Carroll County Historical Museum.

10 YEARS AGO In an effort to bring the workings of the judicial system closer to the people it serves, the Indiana Court of Appeals will hear oral argument on Oct. 3 at 2 p.m. at Delphi Community High School. More...

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