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Carroll County Comet
Published September 09Fire departments, community respond to Deer Creek business fire
A Carroll County fire caused a significant loss for a business Tuesday afternoon as fire departments from two counties were called to the scene. The fire was reported Sept. 1 near State Road 29 and County Road 445 North, where it caused significant damage to Two J’s Excavating,…
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Published September 09Local K-9 teams compete in international Olympics
Three local K-9 teams tested their skills alongside law enforcement teams from across the United States and overseas during the 27th annual American Working Dog K-9 Olympics. Carroll County Sheriff’s Deputy Drew Yoder and K-9 Micky, Deputy Michael Fincher and K-9 Zefir, and…
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Published September 09Fatal crash under investigation in Carroll County
On September 6, just before 5:30 a.m., law enforcement responded to the area of Springboro Road near Tecumseh Bend Road in Carroll County after a vehicle had left the roadway and was on fire. A preliminary investigation by the Indiana State Police revealed that a passenger…
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Published September 09Flora’s Depot Day celebrates history, community
Flora will celebrate its railroad history and community spirit Saturday, Sept. 12, during the annual Depot Day Festival. Presented by the Flora Community Club, the festival will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Flora Depot, 104 W. Main St., with town-wide yard sales beginning…
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Published September 09“Dolly!”
Article #694Sept. 7, 2026 We used to go to Garnett, Kansas, over Christmas Vacation when I was a young girl and throughout my teenage years. My mother had a brother and two sisters who lived there. We always stayed at her sister Rosi’s. We made friends with a lot of people…
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Published September 09News of Record
Court Filings Editor’s note: A court case filing or arrest represents only one side of a story. All persons are presumed innocent unless or until proven guilty by a court of law. Cases filed in Carroll County Circuit and Superiorcourts, week ending Sept. 4Carroll Circuit Court…
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Published September 09Community Calendar
To have an event posted in the Community Calendar, please send details before noon Monday each week to cometeditor@hurdmedia.com Carroll County Historical Society Fish Fry will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11. Dan’s will serve fish and chicken. Meals are $15 for adults and…
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Published September 09News of Record
August permit valuations top $2.3 million A total of 18 building permits were issued in August by the Carroll County Area Plan Commission, including five new residences, with a combined valuation of $2,379,388 and fees totaling $6,632. Year to date, 153 permits have been issued,…
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Published September 09Suicide or God?
Suicide is one of the deepest pains a person, family, or community can face. It often grows where despair has become heavy—where someone feels exhausted, alone, ashamed, or unable to imagine a way forward. Yet even in that dark place, the truth of God’s Word speaks with…