Carroll County to go wireless

Commissioners support county-wide broadband service proposal

A plan to utilize federal stimulus money to provide enhanced communication across Carroll County could be realized by county residents soon. The plan received formal support from county commissioners at the Monday morning meeting after a presentation by Shurz Communications in partnership with WASK radio in Lafayette. President and general manager John Shurz explained Carroll County has the largest underserved […]

Bringhurst man involved in nationwide service projects



John Collins of Bringhurst recently graduated from AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (Ameri- Corps NCCC) Pacific Region, wrapping up ten months and more than 1700 hours of community service nationwide. This ceremony marked the 15th graduating class since the inception of AmeriCorps NCCC. Collins was one of 296 graduates honored. During their term of service, Corps members worked in teams […]

City council delays projects position decision

Committee formed to study need and duties

The third time was not the charm for a city position proposed by Delphi Mayor Randy Strasser. The majority of the Delphi City Council declined to agree to allow Strasser to hire a special projects coordinator for the city, although the matter was on the agenda for consideration at Monday night’s meeting. “I am not in favor of a special […]

Flora residents have month to correct downspouts and drains before being fined



Wastewater foreman Bill McCarty reported at Monday night’s Flora Town Council meeting that his department continues to work on locating and repairing problems in the town’s wastewater system. He said that they are still learning about the capabilities of the newly purchased camera that they have already used three times. McCarty said his department has replaced 35 to 40 manhole […]

‘Dinner with Your Legislators’ is Monday night in Delphi



Carroll County Chamber of Commerce is hosting its 3rd annual “Dinner with Your Legislators” on Monday evening in Delphi. The event will begin at 6 p.m. in the Wabash & Erie Canal Center. Expected to attend and speak are U.S. Representative Joe Donnelly, State Senator Brandt Hershman, and State Representative Rich McClain. Seating is limited and reservations should be phoned […]

Unemployment resource guide is available



The Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) has available an allinclusive resource guide for unemployed Hoosiers. The 19-page color brochure contains information about programs to assist unemployed Hoosiers administered by multiple state agencies. “This guide is designed to provide the critical information a person needs as they enter one of the most stressful situations in their life,” said Teresa Voors, […]

Delphi Preservation Society announces OS events



Delphi Preservation Society is sponsoring several events this week during the Old Settlers celebration. “Courthouses of Indiana” will be the topic of a presentation at 7 p.m. Friday in the Circuit Courtroom on the third floor of the Courthouse. Tommy Kleckner, Western Regional Director for Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana, will present an architectural and cultural review of many of […]

Three Indiana projects part of Recovery Act funds



Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan recently announced the selection of $154.8 million in water and environmental project loans and grants that are being funded immediately through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The projects will help provide safe drinking water and improved wastewater treatment systems for rural towns and communities in 15 states and Puerto Rico. Altogether USDA has announced […]

O.S. accolades for 97-year-old china painter



A lifelong county resident is living proof that it is never too late to learn something new. After many years of doing what she loves most, she is being honored by the Delphi Art Club during the 2009 Old Settlers Celebration. Former Carroll County Clerk and 12-year county council member Mary Catherine Carter turned to applying paint to china surfaces […]

Canal Park welcomes visitors



The annual Old Settlers Rendezvous (pioneer and primitive encampment) will be Wednesday through Saturday at Canal Park, Delphi. The temporary village dwellers will tell visitors about times past, and some will have wares to sell. The Canal Interpretive Center (interactive canal history museum) is open daily this summer from 1 to 4 p.m., with extended Saturday hours, 10 a.m. to […]