Annie Oakley Golf Committee plan Tournament for July 23
Preparations for the 37th Annual Annie Oakley Golf Tournament are
underway! Last year 92 golfers signed up for the 18-hole event,
which benefited the Cancer Association of Darke County. Committee
members for the tournament are Matt & Angie Arnold, Kent & Lynn
James, Todd and Beth Durham, Jack & Kay Sloat, Ed & Kay Curry,
Larry Ullery... read
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OSU Extension… Prepare and Preserve Homemade Salsa,
By Diane Barga
OSU Extension, Darke County is having a program on Freezing and Canning
Salsa on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 from 6:30pm-7:30pm. Salsa is one of the
most popular foods in the United States, and is a wonderful way to
preserve the flavor of your homegrown tomatoes. When preserving salsa,
there are important guidelines to follow. It is recommend to use
a USDA tested recipe if you like to preserve salsa... read
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Look for Empowering at June First Friday
GREENVILLE - Empowering Darke County Youth will be at the Main Street
Greenville’s First Friday event, June 1. Its purpose will be to educate
parents on what Empowering does, its successes over the past two years,
enroll students who could use some help this summer and let adults know
how they can help. Supervisor/tutors will be on hand to answer... read
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“Family Fun Day” at Library
Each summer the Friends of the Greenville Public Library and the
Greyson James Steyer Memorial Fund sponsor seven weeks of “Family Fun
Day” Wednesdays at 11:00. Each program features a top-notch
performer who is entertaining for all age groups. Bring a blanket
or lawn chair and enjoy the show on the front lawn under the shade
trees. Kick off... read
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June First Friday to feature Live Music,
Non-Profits and Mini-Parks
Editor Note: Empowering Darke County Youth will be there… look for us!
Main Street Greenville’s June First Friday event will be sponsored
through the generosity of the Jordan Agency and will bring a whole
evening of family fun to the downtown district! The event is scheduled
for Friday, June 1st from 6-9 pm. The event is slated to feature live
music... read
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Poultry Days Social Tent Rocks!
This year the Social Tent takes things to another level with TEN live
musical acts and an expanded beverage selection. This year we
offer TEN acts representing varied musical styles. From Saw Creek and
the MicStand Band’s country, to Empty Tank and Eight Ball’s rock, to
solo acoustic, and the “under the streetlight” music of the ‘60s and
‘70s of... read
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Annie Oakley Festival
Committee… 2018 Miss Annie
Oakley Shooting and Costume Contest
The Annie Oakley Festival Committee is looking for girls ages 14 – 19,
who would like to compete for the title of the 2018 Miss Annie
Oakley. The application along with all the rules and guidelines are on
The Annie Oakley Committee website at
http://www.annieoakleyfestival.org. The 2018 Miss Annie Oakley
Shooting and Costume Contest will be held at the Darke... read
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Greenville Public
Library… Family Yoga on the Lawn
The Greenville Public Library is hosting “Family Yoga on the Lawn”
throughout the summer. The first event is Wednesday May 30
followed by June 13 and June 27 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Join
instructors from Nature's Heart Yoga on the side lawn of the Library
under the shade trees. Please dress in comfortable clothes and
bring your own... read
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Community Blood
Centers… Build a Better Blood
Supply
Donate with CBC for chance to win $5,000 Home Improvement Gift Card -
DAYTON, Ohio – Community Blood Center is counting on blood donors and
their “Do it yourself” spirit to help build a better blood supply this
summer. Everyone who registers to donate blood at a CBC Donor Center or
a CBC mobile blood drive from May 29... read
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BORM Heritage Festival set for June 2
The Bradford Ohio Railroad Museum's annual Railroad Heritage Festival
will be held June 2, the first Saturday in June at Bradford, Ohio from
10 am- 4 pm. There will be historical exhibits at the BF Tower and the
Museum Exhibit Hall. The exhibits at the museum won Best Exhibit
in Ohio from the Ohio Museum Association April 15, 2018 in a category
of museums with a budget... read
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Attention Darke County Teens: Be a
“Majority” Teen Leader
From Kelly Harrison, Prevention Specialist -- There is a statewide “We
are the Majority” Teen leader group for 7th-12th graders focusing on
peer led prevention, that meets once a month in Columbus. I am
sharing the info in case teens or anyone who works with teens wants to
offer this opportunity to apply online (below). It is a great
opportunity!!! Deadline is June 18th to apply this year... read
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Main Street Greenville to highlight
Non-Profits
Main Street Greenville is seeking non-profits to participate in their
June First Friday event. The Volunteer Fair, created in partnership
with the Darke County Volunteer Network, gives local non-profits the
opportunity to set up in downtown Greenville and provide information
about their missions and ways the community can help! The event is set
to... read
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Try Kayaking with Darke County Parks
Darke County Parks is offering a FREE program to “Try Kayaking” at the
new Bish Discovery Center on May 31st at 6pm. Located on 404 Ohio
Street in Greenville, the new location offers easy creek access.
Participants will be able to learn the safety and basics of kayaks,
paddles and gear. We will also get you in a kayak to try it out
along the slow... read
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Applications accepted for Empowering Summer
Tutoring
GREENVILLE – Applications are now being accepted for Empowering Darke
County Youth’s Summer Tutoring Program. This free program is open to
all Darke County students, kindergarten through high school. Tutoring
begins June 11. There are two program formats. The first is a
small-class format at Edison State Community College Darke... read
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Edison State Holds 43rd Annual Commencement
Ceremony
Alumna to Deliver Address - Edison State Community College will hold
its 43rd annual spring commencement ceremony on Friday, May 11, 2018,
at 7 p.m. in the North Hall on the Piqua Campus. Nearly 450 students
will be earning a total of 512 degrees or certificates in business,
engineering and manufacturing, health sciences, information technology,
and social and... read
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Darke County Parks’ Native Plant Sale
The Darke County Parks Native Plant sale is back! The plant sale
pick-up will be Saturday, May 19th from 10am-3pm at Shawnee Prairie
Preserve. If you pre-ordered your plants, be sure to pick them up
during this time. If you did not (or just decided you need more plants)
there will be a small selection of the following species
available. Butterflyweed, Cup plant... read
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Ft. Jefferson Memorial Service
Ft. Jefferson- A Memorial Day service at Oak Grove Cemetery will be
held on Sunday, May 27, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. Oak Grove Cemetery is
located south of Ft. Jefferson on State Route 121. The service
will begin with Laroy Farst of the New Madison American Legion Post 245
presenting the colors. The invocation and benediction will be... read
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Information Session Scheduled To Rent
Garden Beds
Darke County Parks’ invites you to attend our first information session
regarding the rental of garden plots at the new Bish Discovery Center
on Ohio Street. Held on Thursday, May 17 @ 6:30pm, this meeting
will give you a chance to ask questions and sign up to participate this
season in the garden. Please call 937-548-0165 to pre-register
for this event or... read
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Main Street Greenville Flower Planting
Program
In 2007, Main Street Greenville created the Adopt-A-Box Flower Program
in downtown Greenville. Since then, more than 70 flower boxes and pots
are funded and planted each Spring by individuals and businesses
located in the community. This year’s Downtown Planting Day will be
held on Saturday, May 19th from 8:00 - 11:00 am. During this time, more
than 60 volunteers... read
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Bock-Style Beers at Library
Bock-style beers have a long history in Germany. First brewed in
the northern city of Einbeck in the 14th century, Bock made its way to
Munich in Bavaria and blossomed into an array of related styles.
One such beer was first brewed by monks to sustain themselves during
their Lenten fasts as "liquid bread." Another was developed by a
female brewer in tribute... read
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Spring Gourd Show at Shawnee Prairie
The West Central Ohio Gourd Patch is excited to announce their
3rd annual Spring Gourd Show. It will be held on Saturday, May
19th from 10am to 4pm at the Darke County Shawnee Prairie
Preserve in Greenville, in conjunction with their Spring Native Plant
sale. The events are free and open to the public. During the
show, handcrafted gourds will be available to purchase from local
artisans... read
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Edison State Darke County Campus to Hold
Grant Researching Workshop
The Edison State Community College Darke County Campus will hold a free
grant researching workshop for nonprofit leaders on Wednesday, May 16
from 4 to 6 p.m. at 601 Wagner Avenue in Greenville, Ohio. During the
workshop, participants will receive an introduction to The Foundation
Center’s Foundation Directory Online a research tool designed to... read
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DAR to honor two American Revolution
soldiers
Fort GreeneVille Chapter DAR along with VFW Post 7262 will be having
two marker dedications in honor of American Revolutionary War Soldiers
buried in Darke County in May. On May 15 at 6:45pm, Fort GreeneVille
Chapter DAR and VFW Post 7262 will be dedicating a new marker at the
Greenlawn Cemetery in Versailles for American... read
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Edison State Hosts Annual Leadership
Conference
The Center for Leadership Development at Edison State Community College
is hosting the 15th annual Mosaic of Community Leadership Conference on
Wednesday, May 23, from 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. at the Piqua Campus. The
annual conference brings together executive directors, board members,
staff, and volunteers to explore in–depth topics related... read
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DCVB to Participate in Ohio Tourism Day
Governor declares May 9 Ohio Tourism Day, encourages families to plan
their getaways - Greenville, Ohio (May 4, 2018) – In celebration of
National Travel and Tourism Week, the Darke County Visitors Bureau will
join 90 attractions, visitor bureaus, restaurants, lodging, retail, and
other tourism businesses exhibiting at Ohio Tourism Day on May 9, as
proclaimed... read
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Save the date for BBBS Annual Duck Derby
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke County’s 12th Annual
Duck Derby & Duck-N-Run 5K is coming up on Thursday, June 21, at
Tawawa Park in Sidney. This fundraiser is open to the public, and
individuals and businesses are encouraged to participate. The
Duck Derby and 5K are a fun and exciting way to support children within
our local communities... read
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Darke County Blood Drives in May
Celebrating Military Appreciation Month - DARKE COUNTY, Ohio –Several
area groups will salute the military by hosting community blood drives
in the Darke County area. Everyone who registers to donate will receive
the special edition “Gave in the USA” t-shirt, honoring the sacrifices
of the nation’s military members and blood donors. Community
Blood Center encourages... read
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Community Gardens Coming To Darke County
Parks
You may have noticed some activity at the new Bish Discovery Center on
Ohio Street. Cinder blocks and soil have been delivered to build
at least 20 raised beds on the empty lot on the north side of the
building. Staff and volunteers have been on site more
regularly as the excitement for using this space for the community
continues to grow. The... read
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Anna Bier Gallery presents annual high
school art exhibit
The Anna Bier Gallery will present the Annual Darke County High School
Art Exhibit on Thursday May 3, with Open House from 6pm-8pm and
announcement of awards at 7pm. An additional open house will coincide
with DCCA production of the Toledo Sympony on Saturday May 19, prior to
the event and during intermission. Each county school is part of the
Art Start Program, funded... read
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Explore Historic Upper Floors During First
Friday in May
Have you ever wondered what is on the upper floors of our historic
downtown buildings? If so, you will want to be part of Main Street
Greenville’s First Friday Upper Floor Tour on Friday, May 4th to see
and discover these hidden locations! This self-guided tour will take
place from 6-9 pm and will include 4 upper floor locations and 1 bonus
location in... read
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Register for Darke County Parks Summer
Camps today!
Summer will be here before we know it! Darke County Parks summer
camps are a great way to immerse your kids in nature and away from the
screen! You can call or email TODAY to reserve your
campers' spot in their camp of choice, 937-548-0165 or
info@darkecountyparks.org. Registration packet can be found at
darkecountyparks.org or at the... read
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Cancer Assn to hold annual Monte Carlo
Fundraiser
Mark your calendars now for an evening of fun, food, games and door
prizes! The Cancer Association of Darke County will hold their annual
fundraiser “Monte Carlo Night” on FRIDAY evening, May 11 from 6-9:30
p.m. It will be held at the VFW at 219 N. Ohio Street in
Greenville. There will be lots of games, door prizes, cake walks,
silent auctions, food and raffles... read
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Darke County Parks’ Native Plant Sale
The Darke County Parks Native Plant sale is back! The plant sale
pick-up will be Saturday, May 19th from 10am-3pm at Shawnee Prairie
Preserve. Pre-sale orders are encouraged as only leftovers will be for
sale on pick up day. Pollinator plants are the focus of the plants
available this year. Offerings include milkweeds, aster, bergamot,
coneflower, and much... read
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Toledo Symphony returns to Greenville with
Pops concert
Darke County Center for the Arts will present the Toledo Symphony
Orchestra in concert at Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall in Greenville on
Saturday, May 19. The concert will feature guest artist Connor Bogart,
who will perform Broadway hits from Jersey Boys, Phantom of the Opera,
Les Miserables, and more. According to DCCA Artistic Director Keith
Rawlins, Bogart has an... read
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The Art of Presenting & Framing Your
Photographs
The Greenville Public Library will host a photo framing workshop
Tuesday May 8th at 6:00 p.m. This is a great opportunity to learn
how to enhance the presentation of your images for display and
competition. We’ll also look at options on how to protect and
preserve your images from physical and environmental damage. Presenters
will be Mike Dean from the... read
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Poultry Days Parades
Poultry Days will offer two of the largest parades in the county again
this year. The Grand Parade will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday
June 9th. Awards will be given for Junior Civic, Senior Civic,
Commercial, Theme Award, Queen’s Trophy, Mayor’s Trophy and Chairman’s
Choice. The deadline for registering for the Grand Parade is May
21st. For... read
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Darke County Parks… Volunteers Needed to Build Raised Beds
WHEN: Wednesday, April 25, 2018 @ 9:30am... WHERE: Bish
Discovery Center, 404 N. Ohio Street... WHY: To build raised
garden beds out of cinder blocks for the new community garden. We need
to build several more raised beds for the new community garden at the
Bish Discovery Center and WE NEED YOU! Please consider spending an... read
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Edison State Community
College… Poem In Your Pocket Day
to Feature “Poetry That Startles”
-- Edison State Community College is pleased to invite community
members to Poem In Your Pocket Day at 12 p.m. on Thursday, April 26,
2018, in East Hall, Room 456 at the Piqua Campus. Area poets are
invited to bring a poem to read to the audience at this annual event,
and the featured poet will be Myrna Stone. Stone is the author of five
full-length books of poetry, including, most recently... read
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The Mega Wild 5K – Invest in the next
generation
Summer Camp, that special time in a young person’s life when they can
swim, hike, make crafts, eat s’mores, canoe, and forge lasting
friendships. It’s a time of fun and growth that challenges our young
people to become outstanding leaders in our community. We want every
kid to experience summer camp! Unfortunately, the cost of sending kids
to camp has risen over the years... read
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Greenville Public
Library… Yu-Gi-Oh! Tournament
for Teens
The Greenville Public Library Teen Department will be hosting a
Yu-Gi-Oh! Tournament on Saturday May 5th beginning at 1:00 p.m. The
format for the tournament will be as follows: Each participant will
compete against every other entrant at least once, depending on the
number of entries. The participant winning the highest number of
matches will be declared... read
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Applications Now Accepted for Teen
Ambassador Board
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced that
his office is now accepting applications for its Teen Ambassador Board.
Ohio high school students who will be juniors or seniors during the
2018-2019 school year are eligible to apply. The deadline is May 31,
2018. “This is an opportunity for students to learn more about
government, meet new people... read
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Edison State Students on Teens and Drugs at
Library
For a number of years, the Edison State Fundamentals of Communication
students have been educating young people on bullying, drug abuse, and
literacy. They have visited nearly every school district in Darke
County in order to talk about the consequences of risky or abusive
behavior. A team of Edison State Darke County students will be
talking... read
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Sylvia Miller: The National
Road: A Ride Through Time
Sylvia Miller will be presenting “The National Road: A Ride
Through Time” at the May 6th meeting of the Darke County Genealogical
Society at 2:00 p.m. at the Garst Museum in Greenville. Sylvia
Miller is a retired educator, holding a Master’s Degree in English
Literature. An accomplished writer and song writer, she has recently
written and produced a historical, audio... read
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Darke SWCD Scholarship Available
GREENVILLE – The board of supervisors for the Darke Soil and Water
Conservation District (SWCD) is pleased to offer a $500 scholarship for
a graduating senior pursuing a degree in an agricultural or natural
resources related field. Applications may be obtained at your
high school guidance office or at the Darke SWCD office, located at
1117 South Towne... read
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Visitors Bureau seeking 2018 Tourism
Citizen of the Year nominations
GREENVILLE, OHIO – The Tourism Citizen of the Year Award is the highest
community recognition award given by the Darke County Visitors Bureau.
It is presented annually by the Visitors Bureau at the Darke County
Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting to honor an individual who
exemplifies the best in tourism to the community. Nominees are now
being... read
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Annie Oakley Festival… Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association at
Festival
July 27-28-29, 2018 - The Annie Oakley Festival Committee is proud to
announce that The Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association (CMSA) will be
coming to the 2018 Annie Oakley Festival. This is the Fastest
Growing Equestrian Sport in the Nation. Mounted contestants compete in
this fast action timed event using two .45 caliber single action
revolvers each loaded... read
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DCCA Coffeehouse Series presents Jill Jack
Singer/songwriter Jill Jack has won numerous awards in her hometown of
Detroit, and has launched successful tours of England as well as across
America. Darke County Center for the Arts will present the charismatic
artist as part of their intimate Coffeehouse Series on Thursday, May 3
at Arcanum Historical Society’s Wayne Trail House in downtown Arcanum.
The show begins at 7 p.m... read
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Annie Oakley Committee
… Looking for the next Miss
Annie Oakley!!
The Annie Oakley Festival Committee is preparing for the 2018 Annie
Oakley Festival, and our new 2018 Miss Annie Oakley!! We are looking
for Darke County Women, ages 14-19, who would like to become the 2018
Miss Annie Oakley. For more information, please go to our
website: www.annieoakleyfestival.org. There will be a
Shooting Contest and a... read
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ODA launches 2018 “Ag is Cool!” contest
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio (April 12, 2018) –The Ohio Department of Agriculture
has opened 2018’s “Agriculture is Cool!” Creative Expression Contest.
Children enrolled in school or home schooled in Ohio during the
2017-2018 academic year have until June 5, 2018 to show their personal
interpretation of why Ohio agriculture is cool for their chance to win
prizes including... read
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Canner Gauge Testing Time,
Diane Barga
Planning to do some canning this year to take advantage of your garden
produce? That means it's time to get your home canning equipment
in working order. OSU Extension, Darke County, will check dial
type pressure canner gauges beginning on May 1, 2018, and continue
through September 30, 2018. There is no charge to have your gauge
tested. You will need... read
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Little Black Dress–Girls’ Night Out
The Edison Foundation at Edison State Community College will hold their
second annual Little Black Dress–Girls’ Night Out, A Celebration of
Women’s Education. The event will be held on Wednesday, April 18 from
6:30-8:45 p.m. in the Robinson Theater of the Piqua Campus. Now in its
second year, the event returns following a successful inaugural
event... read
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Darke County Parks … Trail Closure set at Prairie Ridge Meadow
There will be a trail closure at Prairie Ridge Meadow, part of the
Darke County Park District located between North Broadway and Wilson
Drive. The closure will begin near the trestle bridge and
continue Northeast towards Wilson Drive. This trail will remain
closed until likely late autumn. The site will be part of the
construction for Phase VI of the Tecumseh... read
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Greenville Public
Library… Genealogy Workshop at
Library
The Greenville Public Library genealogy specialist Carolyn Fisher will
host “Genealogy 101” on Tuesday April 24th at 2:00 p.m. to share her
journey of helping others delve into their past and the resources that
she uses to achieve success along the way. “Exploring your ancestry has
become a popular pastime as individuals strive to discover their
lineage... read
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WWII Airborne Soldier Jim Martin at
Memorial Hall
The Greenville Public Library is proud to host Jim "Pee Wee" Martin to
share his experiences in an effort to promote and preserve the legacy
and lessons of the Second World War. This free event will be held
at the Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall on Saturday April 21st from 1:00
to 2:00 p.m. All ages welcome! Jim was a member of the 506th
Parachute Infantry... read
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Greenville Public
Library… Library's April Lunch
& Learn
The Greenville Public Library’s Lunch & Learn for April features
everyone’s favorite wellness expert Jordan Francis from Wayne
Healthcare. Jordan’s presentation is from his Healthy Living Series
entitled “Change That Will Last.” Jordan comments, “The program can
help you reach and maintain a healthier lifestyle by making changes in
eating, physical activity, and behavior. These lifestyle changes
can lower... read
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Darke County Parks… Spring Stargaze
Darke County Parks welcomes back the Stillwater Stargazers on Friday,
April 13th at 8:30pm to explore the night skies above. The Stargazers
will lend their expertise for an evening with the stars! The Moon
will be in a slim crescent phase and will set early which is beneficial
for observing the night sky. In addition, we'll keep an eye out
for the ISS (International Space... read
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Bradford Ohio Railroad Museum Opens for
2018 Season
See Educational Video on Museum Facebook page - The Bradford Ohio
Railroad Museum opens for the 2018 season April 7 from 10 am- 2 pm. The
exhibits have all been upgraded to interactive and educational to
interpret the artifact collection. The railroad story is told through
photographs, video and artifact cases. Admission fees apply to
nonmember... read
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Summer Camp at Camp Canopy
The 2018 Camp Canopy, previously Ohio Forestry and Wildlife
Conservation Camp, is scheduled for June 10th – 15th, 2018 at the FFA
Camp Muskingum near Carrollton, Ohio. This co-ed residential camp is
open to students entering their freshman year through senior graduation
in 2018. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to learn about
Ohio’s forest... read
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The Journey Home Hosts Victory For Veterans
5K
The Journey Home organizes a run/walk to help end Veteran homelessness
-- Greenville, OH (April 2, 2018) – The Journey Home, a transitional
home for homeless Veterans, is organizing the Victory For Veterans 5K
in order to celebrate our Veterans and raise awareness for their
struggles. This event will be held on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at
Trinity Wesleyan Church in Greenville, Ohio... read
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AO Committee seeks sponsors for festival
The Annie Oakley Festival Committee is celebrating 55 years of being a
festival in Greenville Ohio. We are so excited that our festival
continues to be a time-honored, family oriented, fun-packed festival
that everyone can come out and enjoy. We continue to offer our
festival as a “Free event” for everyone who attends. As of the
2018 festival, we have moved to the south end of the Darke County... read
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Free Mental Health First Aid classes
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and to increase awareness of
mental health in Darke, Miami and Shelby Counties, the Tri-County Board
of Recovery and Mental Health Services is offering Mental Health First
Aid classes to the public at no cost. Mental Health First Aid Teaches:
Risk factors and warning signs of mental health concerns. Information
on... read
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Cure cabin fever with April’s First Friday
GREENVILLE, Ohio- Is your family suffering from cabin fever? If so, get
out of the house and spend some quality family time together during
Main Street Greenville’s First Friday event on Friday, April 6th from
6-9 pm! During the event, there will be a small petting zoo on the
courthouse lawn by Valley Exotic Zoo. The petting zoo will feature
alpacas... read
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AO Festival seeks vendors and concessioners
The Annie Oakley Festival Committee is still accepting applications for
Vendors and Concessioners for the 2018 festival, which will take place
July 27, 28 & 29, 2018 at the south end of the Darke County
Fairgrounds. We will be having a lot of activity on the grounds
this year and we would like to have as many vendors and concessioners
as we can... read
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VHCC to Host Bingo Night
Versailles Health Care Center, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation
center, is hosting a FREE Bingo Night on Tuesday April 10, 2018 from
7-8 pm. Bingo winners will receive nonperishable food items and
small household items! Don’t forget about our mini educational series
“Smart Health” which will start at 6:30 pm right before bingo. This is
a free event and open to... read
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Edison State to Host RN to BSN Information
Fair
Edison State Community College is hosting a Registered Nurse (RN) to
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Information Fair on Friday, April
13, 2018, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Emerson Center at the Piqua
Campus. Current nursing students and practicing nurses are invited to
learn about the opportunities available to them in pursuing a
baccalaureate degree... read
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Community Blood Centers… April Blood Drives: Be the “Good” in the
World
DARKE COUNTY, Ohio – Community Blood Center is asking donors to “Be The
Good” during the Easter holiday season by supporting the upcoming
community blood drives. The inspirational “Believe There is Good in The
World - Be The Good” stoneware coffee mug is a gift to everyone who
registers to donate. Donors are encouraged to schedule an appointment
online at... read
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Edison State to host summer and fall
enrollment event
Edison State Community College will host an enrollment event for new
and returning students on Saturday, April 7. The event will be held
between the hours of 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. at the Piqua and Darke County
campuses and is designed to expedite the application and enrollment
processes for summer classes that begin June 4 and fall classes... read
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Upcoming Little Black Dress Event to
Support Women Scholarships
The Edison Foundation at Edison State Community College will hold their
second annual Little Black Dress–Girls’ Night Out, A Celebration of
Women’s Education. The event will be held on Wednesday, April 18 from
6:30-8:45 p.m. in the Robinson Theater of the Piqua Campus. “I would
encourage all women to mark their calendars for April 18th,” said... read
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5th Annual Scentral Park 5K
GREENVILLE - The 5th annual Scentral Park 5K for the Dog Park will be
held Saturday, April 21, 2018, at the Darke County Fairgrounds
beginning at 9 a.m. This race is part of the Darke County
Wellness Challenge and encourages participants to run or walk with
their dogs. The dogs must be on a leash, in a stroller/wagon or be
carried. The entire event... read
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Interested in Becoming a State Wildlife
Officer?
COLUMBUS, OH – Applications are being accepted now through Monday,
April 2, for the next wildlife officer cadet training school, according
to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). The ODNR Division
of Wildlife is seeking to fill 11 state wildlife officer positions
throughout Ohio. Wildlife officers have statewide jurisdiction to
enforce wildlife regulations... read
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OSU Extension… Super Powers for a Super You!
Are you interested in focusing on your Super Powers for a healthier you
this Spring? Could you use some encouragement and guidance but don’t
have time to attend classes? Give our Super Powers for a Super You!
wellness challenge a try. The “Super Powers for a Super You!
Challenge” is an on-line challenge designed to help participants
improve their health... read
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Pitman to speak to PERI members
Thomas A. Pitman, Department Head of the Darke County Veterans Services
Office, will be the guest speaker at the Public Employee Retirees
Luncheon Meeting on Monday, April 2, 11:30 a.m. at the VFW on
Ohio Street, Greenville. PERI is urging members, OPERS eligible
nonmembers, and any interested veterans and their spouses to attend... read
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Edison State President to Provide State of
the College Address
Edison State Community College President Dr. Doreen Larson will hold a
State of the College address on Wednesday, April 4 in the Robinson
Theater on the Piqua Campus. The event is held annually to inform
community members and regional leaders about recent endeavors and
future plans of the college. In her address, Dr. Larson will provide an
overview of highlights and accomplishments of the college... read
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Greenville Parks Friends to hold pancake
fundraiser
The Friends of the Greenville City Parks and the Greenville Masonic
Lodge #143 are partnering together to host a pancake breakfast
fundraiser on Saturday, April 14 from 7:30am to 10:30am. The all you
can eat pancake and sausage breakfast will be held at the Masonic
Lodge, located at 202 Memorial Drive in Greenville. Tickets are $6 for
adults and $3 for children 12 and under. They can be purchased... read
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Color Theory Workshop at the Anna Bier
Gallery
Please join the Greenville Art Guild in the Anna Bier Civic Room,
Saturday March 24th from 10-12pm for a complimentary presentation on
Color Theory by Louise Captein, Associate Professor of Painting and
Drawing in the Department of Art at Otterbein University. Louise is a
native of The Netherlands. She earned her degree in painting and
drawing from the Gerrit Rietveld... read
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Ketrow Foundation supports DCCA Family
Theatre Series
Darke County Center for the Arts recognizes the Ketrow Foundation and
for their support of DCCA’s Family Theatre Series. “DCCA is pleased to
receive continual generous support from community organizations such as
the Ketrow Foundation. With their assistance we are able to fulfill our
mission of cultural enrichment for the community,” stated Andrea
Jordan, DCCA... read
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Library Program on Monarchs
One of the most widely recognized butterflies in the United States is
also the one in the most danger of becoming extinct. Habitat
loss, illegal logging, row crop agriculture and over use of pesticides
are just a few factors that have led to the staggering population
decrease. What can we do to reverse the damage? Join Darke County
Parks Naturalist Mandy... read
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Good Friday Community Services
“The Way of the Cross” - March 30, 2018 - 12:00 Noon – 2:00 PM - The
Greater Greenville Ministerial Association is sponsoring Good Friday
services on March 30, 2018, from 12 noon to 2 p.m. We will follow
Christ as he made his way to the Cross down the Via Dolorosa beginning
with the first station where he was condemned to die. Join us as we... read
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Memorial Hall Concerts from GHS Orchestra,
Jazz Scene
GHS Orchestra to Present End of Winter Concert - The Greenville Senior
High School Orchestra will present a concert to the public on Tuesday,
March 20th at 7pm. The concert will be held at Memorial
Hall. The orchestra will present a wide variety of music at the
concert including Theme from Jurassic Park by John Williams. They
will also perform... read
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Jennings Center Track & Field Ribbon
Cutting
The Greenville City Schools jointly with the Friends of Harmon Field,
would like to announce the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of The Jennings
Center Track & Field Complex. The event will take place
Thursday, March 29th @ 4:45PM prior to the High School Track
Meet. All donors to the Friends of Harmon Field Project,
businesses, individuals or families... read
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Empowering to hold first volunteer meeting
GREENVILLE – Empowering Darke County Youth will be holding a volunteer
organizational meeting at Tribute Funeral Homes Greenville, 1000 N.
Broadway, Thursday, March 22 at 7 p.m. “Our kids are the future of our
community,” said Melissa Eve, Assistant Program Coordinator. “If you
agree, then come help us. We have a job for you!” She added... read
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Super Smash Bros. Tournament at Library
Teens are invited to join us at the Greenville Public Library on
Saturday March 24th at 1 p.m. for some Super Smash fun! Team up with
your favorite Super Smash character and try to win it all! The
tournament will feature a bracket-style format, so if you want to play
you need to sign up! All you need to do is YA Specialist Amanda Olson
to get your... read
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First Presbyterian Holy Week Services
Palm Sunday Service, March 25. Worship - 10:00 a.m. Sunday School Hour
– 11:15 a.m. Maundy Thursday, March 29. 7:00 p.m. Tenebrae Service -
Holy Communion. Easter Sunday Service, April 1, 2018. Sunrise Service –
8:30 a.m. Breakfast Sponsored by Youth Group – 9:00 a.m. Easter
Celebration Worship – 10:00 a.m.. Special Music. Nursery... read
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Ohio author to speak on his Ohio Legend
“Ripley-style” books
'Ohio Legends Books 1 & 2', written by Jeff Wilson, are a
collection of single page graphics based stories patterned after
'Ripley's Believe It or Not' that feature only Ohio-centric subjects.
The idea is to introduce reluctant readers, kids and young adults to
Ohio's amazing history and people. Each page features a different story
and illustration about... read
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Survival Skills at Library
Aaron Olson, local outdoor enthusiast, will be going over the essential
knowledge you need to survive should you find yourself stranded.
In his program “I Want to Survive: 72 Hour Prep” he’ll explain
the basics of shelter and navigation in addition to the items every
person should keep on hand when hiking or exploring. Many of the
skills... read
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The Edison Stagelight Players Present Robin
Hood
The Edison Stagelight Players (ESP) will present Robin Hood by Scott
Crain and directed by Emily Beisner. The performances will be held
April 6 through April 15 in the Robinson Theater at Edison State
Community College’s Piqua Campus. This play tells the iconic story of
Robin Hood and his Merry Men. As legend states, Robin Hood was a... read
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Darke County Parks Offers Worm Farming Class
On Tuesday, March 13th at 6:30pm Darke County Parks will be hosting a
worm farming class at the new Bish Discovery Center (404 N. Ohio St,
Greenville). Participants are invited to learn how indoor
vermicomposting helps people and the environment. Explore the truths
and myths associated with compost while the naturalist staff leads... read
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DCCA Family Theatre Series Season closes
Final presentation, “Guess How Much I Love You” - Darke County Center
for the Arts will present Mermaid Theatre’s Guess How Much I Love You
on Sunday, April 8 at Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall in Greenville. The
final production of DCCA’s 2017-2018 Family Theatre Series season, this
adaption of Sam McBratney’s award-winning book will be... read
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Downtown Development Session Offers
Perspective From An Expert
GREENVILLE, Ohio- Main Street Greenville and Sue Bowman, HER
Realtors have teamed up to present an informational session about the
development and rehabilitation of downtown properties. The
evening session, to be held on Monday, March 26th, will feature the
insights of Jason Duff, an experienced developer of historic commercial
buildings. Jason Duff is Founder... read
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Greenville Art Guild hosting “Painting
Rocks” Workshop
On March 17th at 10am at the Shawnee Prairie Preserve Nature Center try
your artistic skills on a new medium. The Greenville Art Guild is
offering a free “Painting Rocks” mini workshop in the Nature Center
classroom for adults 18 years and older. No experience is needed, and
all materials will be supplied by the Greenville Art Guild. Lunch is on
your own. Please... read
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Garst Museum… Free Lecture on St. Clair’s defeat on the
Wabash
Mr. Rex Spencer, ABD, will be speaking at Garst Museum on Sunday, March
18, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. The program will be about “St. Clair’s
Expedition to the Upper Wabash and Ultimate Defeat.” St. Clair’s
Defeat was a battle fought on November 4, 1791 in the Northwest
Territory of the United States. The U.S. Army faced the Western
Confederacy of American Indians. Led... read
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Greenville Public
Library… Quilt Club at Library
Everyone is invited to the Towne Squares Quilt Club demos and displays
on March 17th from 9:00 to 4:00 at Greenville Public Library.
Librarian Rachel Brock: “If you’ve ever wondered what goes into making
a quilt or simply love the splendor and design of quilts, then stop in
and the Towne Squares Quilt Club will be happy to answer any question
you might... read
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Edison State English Department Seeking
Work to Publish
Are you a writer interested in getting published? The Edison State
Community College English Department is publishing a new edition of
"Excursions: A Literary and Photography Journal" to include short works
of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, drama, and photography. Members of the
Edison State community as well as those from surrounding... read
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Lunch & Learn at Library
This month the Greenville Public Library's Wellness Program introduces
Melissa Laux, Licensed Massage Therapist and Craniosacral Therapist,
who will present "Resilience: A Holistic Approach to Recovering
Health." Melissa is a member of the Associated Bodywork and Massage
Professionals and practices at The Sycamore Alternative Therapy Clinic
on Fair Street. Melissa... read
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“Peacefully Parenting” classes planned
OSU Extension, Darke County, has scheduled parenting series,
“Peacefully Parenting”. The classes will be held April 9, 17 and
24, 2018, at the OSU Extension Learning Center, 603 Wagner Avenue,
Greenville. The class times are from 6:00-8:00pm. There is
no fee for this class. This is an adult only series. The
“Peacefully Parenting” classes are for parents who wish to develop
better parenting... read
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Get your classroom involved in March Book
Madness!
3/5/2018 -March Book Madness is an online bracket-style tournament that
matches books in one-on-one “games.” Created by Central Ohio educators
Tony Keefer (@TonyKeefer) and Scott Jones (@EScott818), the tournament
allows students, classrooms and libraries across the state, nation and
world to participate. Click here to see a map of worldwide... read
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Darke County Endowment for the Arts Grant
Application Deadline
Organizations, governmental units, and/or individuals that further
presentation of or education in the arts in Darke County are invited to
apply for funds available from Darke County Endowment for the Arts
(DCEA) for financial assistance to achieve their goals. Projects
available for consideration may include innovative plans and programs
that increase the... read
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National School Breakfast Week Encourages
Students to “Heart” Breakfast
Well-nourished students have well-nourished minds. Starting the school
day with a nutritious breakfast is a healthy way to help students focus
and concentrate on schoolwork. To encourage more families to take
advantage of the healthy choices available to them, the Ohio Department
of Education is promoting National School Breakfast Week. “National
School Breakfast... read
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Fort GreeneVille DAR Honors Vietnam War
Veterans Day at Library
Fort GreeneVIlle Chapter DAR, a 50th Anniversary Vietnam War
Commemoration Commemorative Partner, would like to invite everyone to
visit the National Vietnam War Veterans Day display at the Greenville
Public Library during the month of March. On the second floor, the
display will feature personal military items of the late Doug Black... read
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7th Annual Miami Valley Leave No Child
Inside Summit
The Leave No Child Inside Movement has brought to national attention
the critical role that nature plays in healthy childhood development.
Reconnecting children with nature is not an environmental issue – it is
a childhood development issue. It touches organizations involved in
health, education, community services, regional planning, parks,
recreation and... read
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DCCA wants to know your ghostly tales
Darke County Center for the Arts is hoping to add some new stories to
their annual Halloween-season Ghost Walk this year. The event began
with stories based on tales collected by Arcanum-area resident Rita
Arnold, and has through the years added new ghostly encounters that
were shared with the group by citizens who had experienced them or... read
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Downtown Greenville Farmers’ Market Vendor
Open House
GREENVILLE, Ohio- Calling all crafters, artisans, gardeners,
farmers and bakers! Have you considered selling your items at the
Downtown Greenville Farmers’ Market? The market is presented by Main
Street Greenville and they are looking for vendors! Celebrating its
20th year, the market will be open every Saturday morning, June 2nd
through... read
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Diversity Committee to Celebrate Women’s
History Month
The Diversity Committee at Edison State Community College is
celebrating Women’s History Month with a series of lecture and activity
events. Each event will feature guest speakers who will focus on
various topics that have impacted women’s history. March 1–March 31:
Throughout the month of March, the Diversity Committee will be
collecting... read
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Big Brothers Big Sisters Scholarships
Offered
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby and Darke County will be offering
four $500 scholarships for students attending college in the 2018/2019
academic year. Two scholarships will go to Darke County graduates, and
two will go to Shelby County graduates. Those who wish to be considered
for the scholarship should be students who have maintained at least... read
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Maple Sugarin’ at the Prairie
The sap is flowing and the fire is roaring in the Sugar Shack; that
means it’s time to enjoy nature’s sweet treat. Saturday, March 3rd
beginning at 8:00am is Maple Sugarin’ at the Prairie! The Friends of
the Parks will once again be serving up a hearty breakfast of waffles,
sausage, juice, coffee, and of course pure maple syrup! Breakfast will
be Saturday, March 3rd, from 8:00am-12:00pm, and carry out... read
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Edison Foundation Launches Scholarship
Campaign
The Edison Foundation at Edison State Community College will launch the
2nd annual Illuminate the Future Community Campaign to support student
scholarship opportunities beginning March 5, 2018. It is through
campaigns such as this that many Edison State students are afforded the
opportunity to further their education and, ultimately, secure a
rewarding career without... read
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EMT scholarship opportunities available to
area locals
Spirit Medical Transport, LLC, has announced another round of
scholarship opportunities to those interested in becoming an emergency
medical technician. Starting today through March 7, 2018, at 5 p.m.,
Spirit will again accept scholarship applications from individuals who
have an interest in becoming an EMT and working full-time for Spirit
once they’ve... read
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Sponsors Bring Beach Boys Tribute Band to
Gathering at Garst
Garst Museum is excited to announce that the Sounds of Summer: A Beach
Boys Tribute will be headlining the Saturday evening concert at the
Gathering at Garst on July 28. This FREE concert is made possible by a
generous sponsorship from Mr. Kent Zechar and Mr. Phillip Pierri of
Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Stephen Stentzel, DDS, Matt and Angie
Arnold... read
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Celebrate with DCCA at “Irish Wave”
Fundraiser
Darke County Center for the Arts will host “Irish Wave” at Montage Cafe
in downtown Greenville on Friday, March 16; an annual DCCA fundraiser,
“Irish Wave” features Irish music, Irish food, and an assortment of
beers. According to DCCA Executive Director Andrea Jordan, the proceeds
will benefit DCCA's many programs including Arts In Education and... read
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Edison State Community
College… Community Input Sought
Edison State Community College is currently engaging in a Strategic
Planning Process aimed at moving the college forward and providing
stronger educational service while also better responding to the needs
of communities throughout the region regarding education, workforce
development, and local partnerships. Community members are valued by
Edison... read
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March Blood Drives in Darke County and
surrounding areas
DARKE COUNTY, Ohio – Get ready for St. Patrick’s Day at one of the
following community blood drives. Everyone who registers to donate will
receive the Community Blood Center “Blood Donors are Lucky Charms”
t-shirt. Schedule an appointment online at www.DonorTime.com or call
1-800-388-GIVE. The St. Patrick’s Day “Blood Donors are Lucky Charms”
t-shirt... read
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