Hog Jog Cruise-In 2016



Car enthusiasts packed the park Saturday for the Flora Idlers’ final Cruise-In. It was a beautiful day to wander the rows and daydream about cruising in a classic or just sit in the shade with friends. Spectators of all ages enjoyed the slices of American driving history represented in the variety of cars and trucks. Skydivers dropping in and classic […]

Chief Redmon says ‘armed bank robberies are solved’




Flora Police Chief Paul Redmon reports that four arrests have been made in the two Salin Bank armed robberies that occurred on Feb. 4 and 18. With these arrests, Redmon said, the robberies are solved. The suspects all have ties to Kokomo and were living there at the time of the robberies, Redmon said. A semi-automatic handgun was used in […]

Commissioners to be held responsible for potential CAFO issues




Carroll County Commissioners heard strong objections from Clay Township residents to a proposed Concentrated Area Feeding Operation (CAFO) planned by Pumps Hogs on CR500S., between Ockley and Owasco, at their Monday morning meeting. Resident Mark Cripe said the opposition comes from the location of the CAFO, which is near several homes and the Wildcat Creek. He said well water contamination […]

Therapy dogs to help Carroll students with reading and social skills




Carroll Elementary will pilot a new therapy dog program this coming school year. CES Guidance Counselor Susan Eldridge and CHS Senior Emily Wagoner presented their ideas at the June 14 Carroll School Board meeting. The program will be used with third grade and junior primary. The plan is to help struggling third graders build confidence with reading by giving them […]

Severe weather predicted for Wednesday



Threatening weather for Wednesday is forecasted for most of the Great Lakes Region, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for Region V. Severe weather is possible across much of Indiana Wednesday afternoon and continuing into the evening, and the Indiana Department of Homeland Security reminds Hoosiers to use caution and be prepared. The National Weather Service has reported […]

Courthouse emergency procedures to be revamped




Carroll County Commissioners decided Monday morning, on the recommendation of courthouse custodian Sheryl Shockley, emergency procedures at the courthouse should be changed. Shockley told Commissioners the panic button was pushed during the County Council meeting last Thursday. She said she did not agree that it was appropriate to use the measure because, in her opinion, there was no physical threat […]

Delphi senior activities



The following is a list of activities for July available to seniors sponsored by the Carroll County Senior and Family Services. For information contact the office at (765) 564-2772. July 2016 July 1 – 12 p.m., Euchre.July 4 – ClosedJuly 5 – 12:30 p.m., Bingo.July 6 – 10 a.m., Wal-Mart Trip.*July 7 – 11:30 p.m., Lunch,Salad Carry-In and 12:30 p.m.,Bingo.July […]

New wheels for Carroll County Senior & Family Services



Carroll County Senior & Family Services in Delphi received a 2016 6-passenger handicap accessible van on May 20. Director Brenda Daly applied for a 20 percent matching INDOT grant in 2015. She said she submitted another grant application for a multi-passenger van to be awarded in 2017. According to Daly, the agency is currently providing transportation services to 92 seniors […]

Flora senior activities



The following is a list of activities for July available to seniors sponsored by the Flora Senior Center. For information contact the office at (574) 967-3400. July 2016 July 4 – ClosedJuly 5 – 12:30 p.m., Bingo, Monticello Healthcare.July 6 – 12:30 p.m., Bingo, Milner’s host.July 7 – 9 a.m., Foot Care.July 11 – 9 a.m., LogansportShopping Trip* and 12:30 […]

Hoosier Home Cookin’



Welcome to the salad days of what is officially Summer 2016! This week it’s all about the pasta. To me, pasta salads are a potluck’s best friend. Simple, hearty and portable, these salads are some of my favorites. In fact, I’m making Blue Cheese and Bacon Bowtie Salad for dinner tonight. Adding some delicious grilled chicken will make this a […]