Motorcyclists to take to the road for annual ‘Kid’s Ride’



Flora Lions Club is sponsoring its 15th annual “Kid’s Ride.” Motorcyclists consisting of Flora Lions members and other local riders are donating their time and money to raise money for Riley Children’s Hospital. This year’s trip will be approximately 900 miles. Riders will depart from the Flora parking lot at 7 a.m. Friday and will return on Sunday. This year’s […]

Countdown to the 2010 Election



The Carroll County Election Board met Monday morning to discuss the November election ballots, training and polling places. According to county clerk Nancy Mattox, the revised ballots are due in the county today, Wednesday, from the printer. She said that they will be in the mail to residents who have applied to receive absentee ballots by the end of the […]

Health Dept. to give flu shots



The Carroll County Health Department in the courthouse in Delphi will begin giving flu shots Sept. 21 and 22 with walk-ins on Tuesday and Wednesday. A high-dose flu shot will be offered to those over 65 with respiratory and other health problems. For information, call the health department at (765) 564-3420.

Dan McCain to speak at World Canals Conference



Dan McCain, president of Carroll County Wabash & Erie Canal Inc., will speak at the 23rd World Canals Conference Sept. 19-24 in Rochester, N.Y. Thanks to the Historic Preservation Education Grant awarded last year to the Canal Association in Delphi, McCain will be using the newly developed Showcase of Historic Preservation programming on a self-contained Touch Screen system. This will […]

IDEM implements new online tool for asbestos professionals



The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) is expanding its asbestos licensing program by providing on-line licensing renewal services. On-line license renewals will improve service for asbestos removal professionals while increasing efficiency at IDEM. A step-by-step video on the IDEM website shows how to complete the renewal application for an individual or contractor asbestos license. “Using technology to help streamline […]

Region 4 officials come together to discuss economic issues



The philosophy of Local Economic Development Officials (LEDOs) from across Economic Growth Region 4, was prevalent Friday during a forum hosted by Tecumseh Area Partnership, Inc. (TAP, Inc.) for government officials. The forum was held in Delphi at the Wabash & Erie Canal Conference Center. Jim Tidd, executive director, Miami County Economic Development Authority, and Connie Neininger, director, White County […]

Camden





Donations will be accepted for the Kentucky Mountain Missions on Sept. 25-26 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Community Building. Sponsoring organization is the United Methodist Church. Friends of Carroll County Parks is collecting scrap metal through October as a fundraiser. Metal may be left at the dumpster at Deer Creek Park. Judson Association annual meeting will be Sunday […]

Washington Twp.





Faith Lutheran Church will serve its annual Pork Chop Dinner on Sept. 18., starting at 4:30 p.m. Two events will be held Sept. 25 at the Deer Creek Community Center. The first will be a style show with fashions from the Grapevine Boutique. A luncheon will be served at 11:30 a.m. At 5 p.m., there will be a community picnic. […]

Burlington





Burlington’s annual Fall Festival will be this weekend. The three-day event will begin Friday evening and continue through Sunday afternoon. Pre-festival activities will include the queen contest at 7 p.m. tonight, Wednesday, and the Little Prince and Princess pageant at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Both contests will be held in the Community Park Building. The Zaine Wagoner Benefit will be Saturday […]

Channel 2



Programming for Sept. 15- 22 is listed below: Wed., Sept. 15 – 6 p.m., Flora Town Council meeting (taped 9/13). Thurs., Sept. 16 – 6 p.m., Wildcat Foundation meeting (taped); 7 p.m., “My Story” with Russ Siler. Sun., Sept. 19 – 10 a.m., Flora United Methodist Church. Mon., Sept. 20 – 6 p.m., Flora United Methodist Church (taped 9/19) Wed., […]