County leaders lay the groundwork for commissioners assistant



The idea of hiring an assistant to help commissioners gather information about the inner workings of departments is not a new concept across the State of Indiana. However, it is relatively new to Carroll County. A study committee was developed by commissioners earlier this year to research the need and the mechanics of a position to help commissioners manage the […]

Christmas at the Canal is Dec. 14-15



A peek at Christmas Past is offered at the 23rd annual Christmas at the Canal. It’s a chance to slow down and enjoys the sights and sounds of Christmas. The Old Fashioned Christmas event will be Dec. 14 and 15 at Canal Park, Delphi. Hours will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Pioneer […]

Slavens loses court case against county council

Judge determines elected official resided outside of his district while commissioner

Former Carroll County District 1 Commissioner Ron Slavens was removed from office last February when the Carroll County Republican Party Central Committee determined he, and his wife Carmen, who was at the time the Adams Township Trustee, had been living in Delphi and not in the district by which they were elected, for more than a year. Both were asked […]

Pete Award goes to Gary Parrett



Giving back to the community where he has lived his entire life is not something this year’s Flora Lions Club Pete Award winner ever thinks twice about. The former Flora businessman was recognized Tuesday night for his generosity and commitment to the Flora community. At the club’s annual Christmas banquet, Gary Parrett was named the 30th Pete Award winner. The […]

Original Delphi Christmas parade volunteers chosen to be marshals



Rosie and Nathan Wilson met in Logansport in 1967, married in 1968 and moved to Delphi in 1970. The couple joined the Delphi First Presbyterian Church and became Youth Fellowship leaders. Church members decided to start a Christmas parade in Delphi and the Wilsons were asked to be part of the group which organized the first event. In 1992 the […]

Volunteers and donations needed for Christmas Basket project



Volunteers are needed to help sort toys for the annual Toys and Gifts Distribution and the Food Basket project as part of Christmas Food Baskets, Inc. Individuals making donations of toys, gifts or food are requested to donate at the designated locations listed below. Toys & Gifts Volunteers & Donations New or gently used toys can be donated at any […]

Prosecutor Ives announces re-election bid



Carroll County Prosecutor Rob Ives (R) announced Tuesday he will seek a second consecutive term in 2014. Ives said he will be a candidate in the May 6 Republican Primary Election. “I am seeking re-election to the office of Carroll County Prosecuting Attorney,” Ives said. “If I am elected, I pledge to the voters the County Prosecutor’s Office will aggressively […]

Announcements



A free CHRISTMAS DINNER will be served Christmas Day from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Deer Creek Presbyterian Church. Everyone is invited. The LADIES AUXILIARY TO THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS POST #9383 will meet the second Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the post. The TRI-COUNTY ART ASSOCIATION will meet Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. at […]

Courthouse lounge window damaged by bullet



A bullet hole was discovered in a window in the Carroll County Courthouse lounge Monday. According to custodian Sheryl Shockley, a courthouse employee was eating lunch in the lounge and noticed broken glass on the floor and a hole in the window. The employee notified a member of the custodian’s staff, who notified Shockley, who called the Carroll County Sheriff’s […]

Cancer Tree ribbons available at ceremony



The “Love Lights A Tree” Cancer Tree Lighting will take place Dec. 7 at 11:30 a.m. inside the Carroll County Courthouse in Delphi. Individuals may choose to hang a ribbon(s) on the tree during the ceremony in memory or in honor of a loved one who has fought cancer or have someone hang it for them. The event is sponsored […]