Amanda Redman

From the ringing of church bells to hometown parades, fireworks and a public reading of the Declaration of Independence, Carroll County communities are inviting residents to celebrate Independence Day and the nation’s 250th anniversary. Several local events reflect recommendations from the Indiana Semiquincentennial Commission and recreate traditions dating to the nation’s founding, according to Carroll County Historian Mark A. Smith. […]

For the first time in many years, carnival rides will return to the Carroll County 4-H Fair, adding to this year’s weeklong celebration of agriculture, youth and community. The fair will be held July 11-17 at the Carroll County 4-H Fairgrounds, featuring livestock shows, horse events, live entertainment, community dinners, the annual parade, the 4-H Queen Contest, exhibits and the […]

The Carroll County commissioners approved an immediate weight limit for the Hamilton Street bridge in Delphi during the July 6 meeting. The limit will keep heavy dump trucks from using the route during the closure of the State Road 25 bridge. Mayor Kamron Yates requested the action, citing a sharp increase in truck traffic through the city as material is […]

The Delphi Police Department officially welcomed its newest patrol officer July 6, as Jazlynn Marie Plunk took the oath of office during the Delphi Board of Works meeting. Plunk, 22, of Monticello, was sworn in before family members, city officials and department personnel. Police Chief Steve Mullin said the ceremony was held during the public meeting so her family could […]

As Indiana Beach continues its 100th anniversary celebration, the historic amusement park is marking the milestone with new attractions, the reopening of a longtime favorite and a documentary premiere. The centennial season introduced two major attractions before welcoming guests back to Ideal Beach’s Sandy Swimming Beach in July. Still to come is the one-night premiere of “Legacy on the Lake,” […]

A Flora man charged with 78 felony counts in a child exploitation case appeared in Carroll Circuit Court last week as the case continues toward an August jury trial. Adam Bridge, 40, of Flora, appeared July 13 for a final pretrial conference before Judge Shane M. Evans. Court records indicate the hearing commenced and concluded as scheduled, and the case […]

Carroll High School wrestler Jace Diaz tested his skills against some of the nation’s top competition at the NUWAY Rumble in Sandusky, Ohio. Competing with the Indiana Outlaws in the 15U Duals, Diaz helped his team earn a top-10 finish in the national tournament, which featured teams representing states from across the country. Diaz finished the weekend with a 3-4 […]

Rossville High School wrestler Mimi Nicolas returned from one of the nation’s premier wrestling events with a winning record after competing against many of the country’s top athletes at the 2026 USA Wrestling Junior & 16U National Championships in Fargo, North Dakota. As part of Team Indiana, Nicolas traveled to Fargo in mid-July to compete in the annual tournament, often […]

Local students will return to classrooms this fall under the state’s new bell-to-bell cellphone law, with local school corporations implementing updated policies aimed at reducing distractions and increasing student engagement. Senate Enrolled Act 78, which took effect July 1, requires Indiana public schools to limit student access to personal wireless communication devices throughout the school day. The law expands previous […]

What began as a simple request for barbecue sauce to go with chicken nuggets has grown into Happy Hawg BBQ Sauce, a Delphi family business with products now stocked in retail locations across north-central Indiana. The idea that sparked the sauce dates back more than two decades, when Darrel and Tammy Noonkester’s daughter, Courtney, was about 10 years-old. “My daughter […]