New brochure features county’s one-room schools




Carroll County has 23 oneroom schools still standing. That’s more than any other county in Indiana, according to historian Bonnie Maxwell of Delphi. A new brochure features the schools, with color photos of each, a brief description/history, and location on a map. Maxwell compiled the brochure from her years of research on one-room and other schools in Carroll County. The […]

Commissioners ask Council to raise income tax for jail project




The Carroll County Commissioners and the Carroll County Council met in joint session last week to discuss how to move forward with a jail project. The county leaders heard from Umbaugh and Associates about funding mechanisms, which include paying for a project with a hike in income tax or a hike in property taxes or a combination of the two. […]

No support in County EDIT budget for Delphi Chamber

Less financial support for EDC next year


Carroll County Commissioners took steps Monday to live within their Economic Development Income Tax (EDIT) received revenue next year, which, according to the Indiana Department of Local Government Finance (DLGF), will be $413,000. Commissioner Bill Brown said the total amount requested by groups for next year is $448,027. It was decided, over objections from Carroll County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) […]

Commissioners agree to pay for ‘Capital Financial Plan’




Carroll County Commissioners approved a letter of engagement from Umbaugh and Associates to provide a “Capital Financial Plan” for the county Monday morning. The cost is not to exceed $13,000 for the service. According to the written scope of services, Umbaugh will incorporate findings related to historical revenues and disbursements obtained from the “Comprehensive Financial Plan,” which was provided by […]

Delphi Council to hold special meeting




The Delphi City Council will meet in special session Monday, Sept. 24, at 5:30 p.m. in City Hall. The Council will hold a regular monthly meeting Monday, Oct. 1, at 6 p.m. (time changed) and another special meeting Monday, Oct. 8. The purposes for each meeting: Sept. 24• Water Bond ordinance – second reading;• Water Rate ordinance – firstreading; and• […]

Wabash & Erie Canal Quilt Show



Colorful quilts adorned the Wabash & Erie Canal Center and historic buildings at Canal Park in Delphi last Friday. Guests were invited to meander through the park, viewing quilts at their leisure. Quilts were a necessity for every pioneer family to ward off the chills of long winter nights. They also provided a social time for many pioneer women as […]

Donors urged to give blood, help blood supply match patient diversity

Bloodmobile to be in Delphi Sept. 20

The American Red Cross urges people of all races and ethnicities to give blood to help ensure a diverse blood supply for patients in need. The vast majority of blood types fall into one of the major ABO groups. However, some blood types are unique to certain racial and ethnic groups, so a diverse blood supply is important to meeting […]

Franciscan Health is hosting SHARE Memorial Service Oct. 2



Franciscan Health and the Lafayette SHARE group are hosting a candlelight memorial service for those who have experienced loss due to miscarriage, neonatal loss or stillborn at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 2, at the St. Francis Chapel on the Franciscan Health Lafayette Central campus, 1501 Hartford Street. The entrance to the chapel is on the corner of 14th and […]

Technology open house set for Sept. 27 at Ivy Tech Kokomo



In honor of MFG Day (National Manufacturing Day), Ivy Tech Community College is hosting an open house Sept. 27 at its Kokomo Technology Center. The event will showcase the wide variety of high-tech, hands-on training available at Ivy Tech across all age and educational attainment levels. “This event is for high school students, their parents, and anyone interested in learning […]

Announcements



HEALING WITH HOPE NAR-ANON group meets on the first and third Thursdays of each month at 6 p.m. at the Church of the Brethren, 2405 Shadowlawn Dr., Logansport. This group reaches out to loved ones in the community who are struggling with an addict, to offer support and healing. HERITAGE FARM is hosting a free fun-filled autumn day with the […]