2022-06-29 E-Edition

Jacob Wiley transforms Bachelor Runn into golf club and campground



It was Christmas Day, 2020, when Jacob Wiley discovered property for sale in Carroll County, exactly what he was looking for. He told his family that day he was going to purchase it, not that they really believed him, he said. But a few days later a deal had been worked out with the owners and Wiley had himself 65 […]

Ayres is chosen Independence Day Parade marshal



Parade marshal for the 2022 Delphi Lions’ Independence Day Parade is Dr. Janet Ayres. The county native worked in rural community development as Purdue University agricultural economics professor and Purdue Extension specialist for nearly 38 years. In 2017 she was awarded the Purdue Agricultural Alumni Association’s highest honor, the Certificate of Distinction. She finished her career at Purdue as Professor […]

SR 18 to close for bridge replacement


Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Milestone Contractors LP will close State Road 18 east of Flora for bridge work between County Roads 400 E. and 450 E. on or after Thursday, June 30. The road will be closed through late October for a bridge replacement project over Ridenour Ditch. Motorists should seek an alternate route. The official detour will follow […]

Payday? -voters will decide for Delphi School Corp



The Delphi Community School Board was given “Payday” candy bars (among other candies) by Superintendent Ann- Marie Circle prior to the second board meeting of the month, which was Monday, June 27. This gesture turned out to be a premonition for official action taken by the board during the meeting. Board members Zach Owen, Mike Priest, Tim Strasser, Kirk Schwarzkopf, […]

County is the place to be for the 4th!


Carroll County has an abundance of family-friendly activities for the 4th of July holiday weekend. Many of the events are free. Take the opportunity to check them out. There should be something that appeals to everyone. The list follows: Delphi Let’s start with Delphi. Thursday evening, June 30, from 6 to 8, the “Music Matters Tour” is coming to the […]

Packard 50th anniversary

Darol and Denise Packard of Delphi will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a vow renewal and open house on Sunday, July 10. The event, hosted by family and friends, will begin at 2 p.m. at the Delphi United Methodist Church, 1796 US 421, Delphi, and will end at 4 p.m. Darol and the former Denise Sparks were married March […]

Sullivan quoted in Indy Monthly


Delphi native Keltie Sullivan is quoted in the July issue of Indianapolis Monthly magazine. In a section titled “The Dish,” Sullivan is featured for a “Pinch of Wisdom.” She said, “Buy yourself some time when grilling by searing meats over a high flame to get grill marks and smoke flavor, then finishing in a moderate oven. You’ll have more control […]

Reiff joins American Angus Assn.

Blaine Reiff, Delphi, is a new junior member of the American Angus Association ®, a national organization with headquarters in Saint Joseph, Mo. Junior members of the Association are eligible to register cattle in the American Angus Association, participate in programs conducted by the National Junior Angus Association and take part in Association-sponsored shows and other national and regional events.

TAF announces $350,589 in grants to Arts & Culture sector

5 County organizations are among the recipients

The Tippecanoe Arts Federation (TAF) has announced it has awarded $350,589 in American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds to 39 organizations in north central Indiana. These funds provide economic relief to the arts and culture sector by offering funding to support operations and programming. In late 2021, TAF had announced it was awarded $500,000 by the National Endowment for the Arts […]