Mary Jo Miller

Mary Jo Miller, 85, of West Lafayette, a former 35-year resident of Pyrmont, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020, at Franciscan Health East, in Lafayette. She was born June 23, 1934, in Epsom, Daviess County, Ind., to Hugh and Margaret (Brown) Healy.  On Sept. 19, 1954, Mary Jo married J. Earl Miller in Pyrmont; he preceded her in death on […]

DCHS student perseveres through diagnosis


There he lies, a port in his chest, medicine pumping into his body through a tube. The medicine enters a vein in his heart which then circulates it throughout his body. The toxic drugs have a sickening smell and a nauseating taste, something he has to sit through for two hours. This process is the new normal for Delphi Community […]

CES principal is out

Comet staff report In a 4-1 vote, the Carroll School Board made the decision Tuesday evening to not renew the contract of elementary principal Amanda Redmon. Her contract ends at the end of this school year. The lone vote in her favor was cast by Eric Johnson.

2020-02-12 E-Edition

HH Industrial Park lot to be developed



The Carroll County Redevelopment Commission (RDC) members heard good news at the Monday afternoon meeting when they learned that a second development is planned for the Hoosier Heartland Industrial Park (HHIP). Carroll County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) Executive Director Laura Walls reported to members Larry Trapp, Monty Edging, Michelle Cox, Josh Plue and Paul Rider, terms were reached and agreed […]

Local resident found dead at Trailhead Park



There is very little news being distributed by law enforcement or the county coroner about the death of a man found Sunday morning at Delphi’s Trailhead Park located on Old SR25 just south of the Dairy Queen. According to a Monday news release written by Coroner Kristin Enoch and distributed by Delphi Police Chief Brook McCain, Delphi City Police were […]

County Council debates EDIT appropriations



Carroll County Council members Paul Rider, Ethan Brown, Josh Plue, Lawrence “Doc” Stauffer, Scott Ayres, Tracy Martin and Tim Radcliff met in special session late in the afternoon on Monday to decide what they would be willing to adopt for the Economic Development Income Tax (EDIT) budget appropriations. Although the County Commissioners develop the budget, the council is responsible to […]

DCSC offers Ronk 1-year contract



The Delphi Community School Corporation (DCSC) Board of School Trustees took public comments about a proposed contract for interim Superintendent Dan Ronk to become more than “interim” at the Monday night meeting. However, no one from the public made a comment. Therefore, the contract is expected to be formally approved at the March 9 meeting. Ronk will serve the school […]

Expectations for improved trade with China sends farmer sentiment soaring

Down On The Farm


There was a sharp rise in agricultural producer sentiment in January as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose 17 points from December to a reading of 167. Although the Index of Current Conditions was essentially unchanged, up one point to a reading of 142, the Index of Future Expectations jumped significantly, up 24 points since December to a […]

Griffin receives Purdue Ag Certificate of Distinction



Dale Griffin of Cutler was among six graduates of the Purdue University College of Agriculture, who were recognized as recipients of the Agricultural Alumni Association’s highest honor – the Certificate of Distinction – during the annual Ag Alumni Fish Fry on Feb. 1 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. The Certificate of Distinction is presented annually to professionals who have contributed […]