Massive missive:

Hillcrest students draft constitution

An enormous document hangs on the cafeteria wall; created, written, ratified and signed by Hillcrest Elementary School students. Principal Bill Shidler thought his students should understand what the Constitution of the United States is all about. He started by asking students what they thought their rights were. By the time they were finished, the students had decided on five articles […]

Abdon Chrysler dealership closed



Comet staff report A sign on the door reads “Under reorganization. Take your product to any authorized Chrysler dealer.” Chrysler Corporation has reportedly closed Doug Abdon Chrysler-Plymouth-Dodge-Jeep in Flora. All vehicles at the used lot at the corner of SRs 18 and 75 have been moved. Abdon purchased the dealership on West Main Street from John Walls in the spring […]

Awwad requests county personnel policy exception



A request for an exception to the county’s personnel policy, adopted last April, was received from the highway department at the Monday morning Carroll County Commissioners’ meeting. Highway supervisor Ramzi Awwad requested an exception to the nepotism policy to allow him to hire a current employee’s brother. “As long as there is not a supervisor and employee relationship, it doesn’t […]

Outside judge appointed in Lohmiller trial



Comet staff report Clinton County Circuit Court Judge Linley Pearson will preside in the trial of Rebecca Lohmiller. A date has not yet been set for the former county nurse who is accused of forgery and practicing nursing without a license. Carroll Circuit Court Judge Donald Currie excused himself from the case due to conflict and Superior Court Judge Jeffrey […]

Then and now a sign for everything



Maurice Robeson says there’s a wealth of information in the farmers’ almanac, but every year he’s especially interested in one thing. “In January, I decide when to start planting,” he said. That decision is determined by looking at the almanac’s spring astronomical calendar and a certain sign of the zodiac (moon’s placement in the constellations). That sign is Aquarius. “It […]

Nurse-managed clinic to open in Monon



Comet staff report Purdue University’s School of Nursing is opening a family health clinic in northern White County to help meet the needs of a population that is underserved by the healthcare system. An open house for the Family Health Clinic of Monon will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Friday at the clinic, located in the former McElroy Insurance […]

Make a matching challenge gift that benefits your church or favorite charity



Charitable gift matching programs continue to grow in popularity. For decades, large foundations used the gift matching technique to encourage giving and to leverage charitable gifts to make an even greater impact on charities. While larger foundations may have been the first to use this effective tool, corporations and individuals understand its value, too. How gift matching works “Matching gifts” […]

Burlington changes town marshal’s phone service



Last Wednesday evening during the regular town council meeting, Burlington Council members approved a new cell phone and service for marshal Jill Hammond. The new cell phone will be connected with the county sheriff’s department through Nextel service. The council approved a new one-year contract with a monthly fee of $44.99. The additional cost of the phone of $49.99 was […]

Camden



Camden American Legion will meet Monday night in the Legion Home. The beginning of a monthly fellowship time at the Baptist Church will begin with an ice cream social on Saturday from 4 to 6 p.m. in the church fellowship hall. The Downstairs Class is hosting the social. These fellowships will be held each month and will be sponsored by […]

Burlington



A public meeting will be held on Jan. 31 at 7 p.m. at the Community Building to reveal the water survey results. The engineers will be available for questions. CWF will meet Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the Burlington Church of Christ. All ladies of the church are invited. The Church of Christ is collecting Bibles and Christian books for […]