Former county commissioner helps Native American Indian schools



What began as a standard request from a Native American Indian School in 2000 has blossomed into a fullfledged drive to collect and deliver needed items for two schools by a former Carroll County Commissioner. Life-long county resident Don Rhine, who lives in Ockley, is planning to leave in June with volunteers and a truckload of donations for the St. […]

Overview of new zoning ordinance for APC



It was determined by the Carroll County Area Plan Commission in 2008 that the current zoning ordinance is out of date because it does not adequately address contemporary land use and expected future land use. APC formed a committee of community members to develop a revised zoning ordinance. After two years of work, it is expected that the county zoning […]

Contract awarded for county segment along HHC



The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has awarded the Major Moves contract to build new highway and bridges as part of the State Road 25 Hoosier Heartland Corridor project to Crider and Crider, Inc. The Bloomington firm was the low bidder on the project at $15,980,158 which is $7,191,842 lower than the engineer’s estimate for the project. The Hoosier Heartland […]

DCSC board hears objections to proposed contract terminations

Cost-savings options offered by teacher union rep

Delphi Community School Corporation Superintendent Ralph Walker distributed Reduction in Force (RIF) notices in February to 32 teachers, indicating that their positions could be terminated as part of the corporation’s cost-cutting measures. Walker said he determined it is necessary to recoup altogether more than $635,000 in lost revenue to the general fund. The DCSC school board heard objections to contract […]

Strings attached for TIF money



The Carroll County Redevelopment Commission members agreed to fund a $444,000 “betterment” project for the City of Delphi, which will allow for larger sewer lines from Delphi to Indiana Packers Corporation (IPC) when the utilities are rerouted due to the construction of the Hoosier Heartland Highway (HHH). Redevelopment commission members put a stipulation on the funding at the Feb. 22 […]

Rossville announces Kindergarten Round-Up



Parents who have children entering kindergarten this fall at Rossville Elementary School should call the school office (379-2119) to place them on the kindergarten roster. Kindergarten Round-Up will be Wednesday, March 9, from 9 to 10 a.m., 1 to 2 p.m., and 2 to 3 p.m. Call the school to sign up for the most convenient time slot. During Round-up, […]

Head Start begins enrollment process



Area IV Head Start, serving Carroll, Clinton and White counties, is now enrolling children for the new school year. The program is accepting children ages three to five to participate in the 2011- 2012 school year which begins in the fall. To be eligible, children must be at least three years of age by Aug. 1, 2011. Head Start is […]

Senior & Family Services sponsoring Weight Loss Blow-Out



Carroll County Senior & Family Services is sponsoring a Weight Loss Blow-Out that will end on July 1, just in time for the 4th of July holiday. Anyone from Carroll County may enter from now through March 4 (or the following week). The exercisediet competition will run for 17 weeks. Those who participate will work out/diet on their own for […]

Announcements



WORLD DAY OF PRAYER service will be held at the Delphi United Methodist Church on March 4 at 11 a.m. Community members are invited to participate in the annual event. Deer Creek Presbyterian Church is hosting THE DOWN EAST BOYS in concert on Thursday evening at 7 at the church. The church is located near the corner of State Road […]

Pearson receives ‘Salute to Women’ award



Long-time volunteer and community leader Carolyn Pearson of Delphi was among seven women whose achievements and contributions were showcased at the YWCA Salute to Women Banquet. The annual event, hosted by the YWCA Greater Lafayette, was held Tuesday evening in West Lafayette. Award recipients are selected based on outstanding and inspirational achievement in volunteer and/or professional roles, community involvement, and […]