Animal Control program to begin in June

Sheriff hesitant due to no long-term funding plan


Carroll County Commissioners Bill Brown and John Brown held a simultaneous meeting with County Council members Carol Clawson, Ann Brown, Jason Scott, Lawrence “Doc” Stauffer and Melinda Rossetter to discuss the proposed Animal Control program May 11. Commissioner Steve Pearson and Council members Jamie Rough and Tim Ratcliff were not in attendance at the Thursday afternoon meeting. Carroll County Sheriff […]

Railcars attract interest in Flora



The Ohio Valley Chapter of the North American Rail Car Owners Association (NARCOA) hosted a ride on 133 miles of U.S. Rail Kokomo Division May 12-14. Sunday the group traveled the U.S. Rail Line, just south of Bringhurst, north to Logansport and back. On the return trip Flora Main Street provided lunch for the group at the Flora-Monroe Public Library. […]

Delphi’s Main and Washington construction time may be extended




It was announced at the Monday evening Delphi Board of Works meeting the current construction on Main and Washington streets may not be finished when initially planned. Street Commissioner Aaron Lyons reported unexpected sub-grade soil issues were discovered as the project proceeded. He said INDOT, the entity responsible for the project’s funding, ultimately changed the scope of the work, which […]

Carroll continues prepping for summer




As the school year winds down, Carroll Consolidated School Corporation continues making preparations for summer. During the May 9 meeting, Carroll School Board approved the elementary Jump Start teachers, summer work positions, and more projects. Elementary Jump Start will be taught by: Malinda Blocher and Sarina Herron in Kindergarten, Aubree Smith in first grade, Jenelle Gish in second grade, Andrea […]

Paying for local government in Carroll County

Property and income tax distributions and relationships to be explained


The 2017 Carroll County Tax Rate Chart has appeared as a legal advertisement in the Carroll County Comet for the past three weeks. A seminar will be held June 1 beginning at 6 p.m. in the Event & Education Center in Flora to help county leaders understand the overall county tax rate, the individual tax rates for taxing entities such […]

Commissioners unclear about courthouse space study

Community Corrections needs more space - NOW


Carroll County Commissioners were asked at their Monday morning meeting when more space will be available in the courthouse for the Community Corrections Program. Program director Keyna Everett reported the room currently used by the program, which used to be a broom closet on the first floor of the building, is very stuffy with two staff and sometimes a client […]

Rush wins ‘Best of Show’



Carroll County artist Lisa Bliss Rush has earned top honors at the 91st Annual Kokomo Art Association (KAA) Spring Art Show. Rush received Best of Show honors for her colored pencil drawing, “Woodland Nymph.” She also received second place in the Professional Class 2 category for her colored pencil drawing, “Colors of Flight.” The Show continues at the KAA Art […]

90th birthday



Former Flora resident Elizabeth Sheetz will celebrate her 90th birthday on May 26. She is currently a resident at Milner Community Health Care in Rossville. She would appreciate cards. Cards may be sent to her at Milner Community Health Care, 370 E. Main St., Rossville, IN 46065.

85th birthday



Clayton Combs of Delphi will celebrate his 85th birthday at a reception on May 27 at the American Legion Post in Delphi. Hosted by his daughter, Teresa Houser, the event will begin at 6 p.m. Combs was born May 23, 1932. He has five children, 13 grandchildren and 14 greatgrandchildren. Before his retirement, he worked for Loy-Quinn in Delphi, G&G […]

Donation for Depot project



Flora Lions Club recently made a contribution to Flora Main Street’s (FMS) Depot Restoration Project. Club president Norm Beck presented a $1,000 check to FMS chairperson Melissa Bishop. The donated funds will be used for Phase II, site development, which is being done in stages as funding and materials are available. Photo provided. Pd. adv.