Diener bests McLeland for Circuit Court Judge



The race between two political newcomers for Carroll Circuit Court Judge ended with a relative newcomer to the community besting a challenger with strong family ties to Carroll County in Tuesday’s General Election. Benjamin Diener beat Nick McLeland with 4,738 (66.8%) votes cast as indicated by the preliminary results of the election, compared to 2,355 (33.20%) votes. Diener, who won […]

‘Cat Patrol’ proposal given to Delphi council members



Members of a volunteer group who want the city to support their effort to catch, neuter and release feral cats in a specific area in Delphi presented a formal written proposal to city council members at their Monday night meeting. The proposal included a building located on city property, city-supported electricity and insurance coverage. Group member Randy Cox explained that […]

Three local responders help out in New Jersey



When disaster strikes, Homeland Security is there. Such was the case with Super Storm Sandy on the East Coast. The Indiana Department of Homeland Security, EMS component, sent three task force districts to New Jersey, and three men from Carroll County were among the responders. “Indiana was the first task force to answer the call and go out there,” said […]

Commissioners appoint Innkeepers Tax Commission members



The Carroll County Council adopted an Innkeepers Tax last August. The tax was to begin at the first of next year however an addendum to the ordinance which established the tax was introduced by Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Julia Leahy. The addendum delays assessing the tax until at least 30 rooms are available in the county. It […]

Commissioners consider more money for Jefferson Township ambulance service



Carroll County Commissioners heard a proposal from the Monticello Fire Department at their Monday morning meeting to contractually provide ambulance service to Jefferson and Adams townships. Township Trustee Rex Millhouse advised the county leaders that Jefferson Township residents are demanding better response times than what can be provided by the Carroll County Emergency Medical Service. He also said there “is […]

CASAs take the oath



Watch for Sandy-related schemes



Because Hoosiers are generous and caring when other people are in need, Secretary of State Connie Lawson is warning investors to beware of opportunistic investment schemes related to Hurricane Sandy. “Unfortunately, we know from experience that disasters bring out the worst in people, especially those seeking to profit from the misfortunes of others. Potential investors should be very cautious if […]

Fire destroys Horseshoe Bend home



According to the The Delphi Tri-Township Fire Protection Territory Fire Chief Darrell Sterrett, the department volunteers responded to a report of a residential structure fire Saturday at 10572W. Horseshoe Bend Rd. Initial dispatch information advised of the possibility that two to four persons, including one infant, were inside the structure. The first fire units arrived on scene at approximately nine […]

Red Cross Bloodmobile recognizes donors



When the Red Cross Bloodmobile visited Honan Hall in Delphi Nov. 1, 61 volunteers donated 59 usable unites of blood. The event was sponsored by Psi Iota Xi Sorority with assistance in set-up for the staff lunch by the Delphi Lions Club. Tri Kappa Sorority provided the food and served the meal to staff and workers. The Legion Auxiliary members […]

APC issued 16 permits in October



The Carroll County Area Plan Commission issued 16 permits during October for improvements amounting to $1,783,400. Permits for residences were issued to: Carolyn Coble, Adams Twp., 2476SF home, $300,000; Grant and Hannah Losiewicz, Jefferson Twp., 1940SF home, $285,000; Majestic Custom Homes, 1740SF home, $171,000; and Jeff and Lisa Cook, Madison Twp., 1843SF home, $195,000. Remodeling/ non- traditional permits were issued […]