Council votes to pursue control of jail meals

By Debbie Lowe Staff writer

Carroll County Council President Rob Baker announced at Tuesday morning’s meeting that, according to county attorney Barry Emerson, the council can decide to assume the responsibility of providing jail meals to county detainees and remove that responsibility from sheriff Dennis Randle. They can do that if they increase his pay to 66 percent of what a full-time prosecutor is paid […]

Area students improving on ISTEP+



Again this year, area schools surpassed the state averages on the ISTEP+. C a r r o l l Consolidated S c h o o l Corporation p e r f o r m e d well above the state averages for the most part, with 92 percent of fifth graders meeting the state standard in math. Delphi Community High […]

A Gift to the Community UM churches prepare free Christmas dinner



Flora and Bringhurst United Methodist Churches have a warm Christmas tradition that serves the community. For the 19th year, they will offer a free Christmas Day dinner for anyone in the FloraBringhurst area who wants to come. The meal is at the Flora church. They especially welcome those who have no family or will not be with family on Christmas […]

Saying good-bye to a one-of-a-kind



If you asked Steve Nichols what he enjoys most in life, he’d probably tell you about his family. Later maybe much later you’d be sure to hear some pretty funny yarns about folks who have crossed his path in the agricultural world. As an extension educator for agriculture, Nichols has been helping farmers with their farming operations for more than […]

More money needed for Lancaster Bridge



Carroll County Highway Supervisor Ramzi Awwad reported to county commissioners at Monday morning’s meeting that due to additional damage found since beginning the project, it will cost more to rehabilitate the Lancaster Covered Bridge than originally planned. An additional $165,000 is being requested from INDOT. The county is responsible for 20 percent of the total needed, approximately $32,772. That brings […]

Eligible Hoosiers can get help paying for local telephone service



Comet staff report Increasing energy costs and holiday gift-giving affect most budgets, but many Hoosier families struggle throughout the year to pay for basic services. That’s why two state agencies and Indiana’s two largest local telephone service providers want consumers to know about Lifeline and Link-Up, two federally funded programs that help income-eligible consumers obtain and keep local telephone service. […]

Camden



Christmas Eve Service at Camden United Methodist Church will begin at 8:30 p.m. Lower Deer Creek Church of the Brethren Christmas Eve Service will begin at 6:30 p.m. Camden American Legion will meet Dec. 26 in the Legion Home. Dorcas Missionary Society of the Baptist Church met recently in the church fellowship hall for the December meeting. Ten members were […]

Burlington



Christmas Eve Service at the Church of Christ will begin at 7 p.m. The United Methodist Church Christmas Eve Service will begin at 9 p.m. Christmas Day worship service will begin at 9:30 a.m.; there will be no Sunday School. Christmas morning worship service at Crossroads Community Christian Church will begin at 10:30 a.m. Christmas Eve Service at Faith Church […]

Church disputes facility granted by DCSC board



Cavalry Chapel Church Pastor Eric Haley says the space being offered by the Delphi Community School Corporation is not appropriate for his church’s use. The church had requested the use of the middle school cafeteria but they were granted the use of the middle school gym at the Monday evening board meeting. “I want everyone here to understand the board […]

Burlington approves compensation ordinance



Burlington Town Council passed compensation ordinances for 2006 at the Dec. 14 regular meeting. The only other business discussed was paying town bills, which totaled $89,141.79. Town Marshal Jill Hammond reported she had assisted the county with a pursuit which ended up at the intersection of County Roads 600 S. and 350 E. where the suspect was apprehended. She also […]