Meetings



Flora Lions Club Matt McIntosh was installed as a member of the Flora Lions Club on Oct. 16. The club then adjourned to Flora Community Park where Carroll County Sheriff’s Deputy Tony Liggett had Reno, the newest canine addition to the sheriff’s department, demonstrate his ability of uncovering illegal substances as well catching and detaining individuals trying to escape from […]

Hoosier Home Cookin’



With Halloween just around the corner, this week’s treats are perfect for school sharing or a great kid’s party. Chocolate Caramel Layer Bars are a spooky fall treat, especially if you use cookie cutters in fun Halloween shapes. Decorate with orange and chocolate jimmies to jazz them up. Butterscotch Squares are another great stackable treat and Haystack Cookies, tinted with […]

Announcements



The Lafayette-West Lafayette Development Corp. is making plans for the 11th annual DICKENS OFA CHRISTMAS, to be held Dec. 1 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in downtown Lafayette-West Lafayette. The following are needed for this event: choirs and entertainers, roving carolers, crafters of all kinds demonstrating their talents such as spinning, lace making, chair caning, potters, and blacksmiths. If […]

Births



Chris and Megan (Skiles) Hensley, 1880E CR 600N, Frankfort, are parents of an 8- pound, 10-ounce daughter, Callie Linn, born Oct. 17 at Home Hospital, Lafayette. Grandparents are Scott and Kristi Skiles of Rossville and Mike and Pam Hensley of Frankfort. Maternal greatgrandparents are Richard and Sharon Huffer of Rossville and Tom and Sue Skiles of Rossville. Paternal greatgrandparents are […]

Looking Back



Fromthe files of Hoosier Democrat, Delphi Journal, Journal-Citizen and Carroll County Comet. Photo provided by Carroll County Historical Museum. 10 YEARS AGO Remodeling at the Delphi Post Office has given thewindowarea and postal work station a bright, new look. The new service area is more open and customer friendly, with two largewindows instead of one small window, and plenty of […]

Washington Twp.



Sunday at 6 p.m., the pastors of Faith Lutheran Church have invited young and old alike to come over to their barn for anAll Hallow Eve Party. Costumes are optional. Church youth will have a wiener roast and smores. Those attending should bring a snack and drinks. Faith LutheranChurch recently had a presentation of seven young people for confirmation. They […]

Burlington



The Red Cross Bloodmobile will be in Burlington at Faith Church of Christ on Nov. 6 from 1 to 6:30 p.m. The drive is being sponsored by Kiwanis Club. To schedule a blood donation appointment, call 1-800-448-3543. Kiwanis Club’s annual Harvest Party will be Saturday night at 5 at the park.Therewill be free chili, hot dogs and drinks. Costume judging […]

Camden



Camden Lions Club’s annual Halloween partywill beOct. 31 in the Community Building, starting at 7:30 p.m. Fun for all ages is planned, including costume judging. Trick-or-Treaters are invited to stop by Halloween night at the Fireman’sLounge, PublicLibrary, Town Office and Camden Grocery for treats. Students will be out of school all-day Thursday and Friday for FallBreak.Today is a half-day, due […]

Quilting demonstrators wanted



Carroll County Wabash & Erie Canal Inc. is looking for people to demonstrate quilting. Individuals or groups with a quilt in progress are asked to demonstrate their skill at the Old Fashioned Christmas Dec. 8 and 9 at the Canal Center. They will need to bring their own quilting frame. There will be no charge for demonstrating. The canal association […]

Service News

Competes basic training

Army National Guard Pvt. Joshua S. Hatke has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Knox, Ky. During the nine-week training period, the trainee received instruction in drill and ceremony, weapons, rifle marksmanship and bayonet training, chemical warfare, field training and tactical exercises, armed and unarmed combat, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, and Army history, traditions, and […]