Facebook FB Community FB Youth sign up submit news

Home News & Sports Darke County Crime Stoppers CNO Sports Archive CNO Sports Photos Archive Empowering News Empowering Board, Sponsors How You Can Help Empowering Summer Tutoring Application What Edison Volunteers Say Community News & Events Community News Community Events Community Events Photo Gallery The Christmas Season Seniors Youth Darke County School District Websites Tourist Attractions & Information Career Technology Center Blog High Five for Wave Pride Obituaries Opinion & Blogs Blogs Archive Paul Ackley Cartoon Archive and more Weather Letters Photos CNO Archives Resources DCSF Scholarships About

Edison State Earns No. 2 Ranking in OCCAC All-Sports Award Edison State Community College (7.90 avg.) claimed its highest finish in school history, coming in at No. 2 thanks to a top-4 placement in all five sports. Charger men’s basketball and baseball were conference runners-up while women’s basketball and softball cracked the top-3. “This year’s student-athletes had a lot of athletic talent but also remained focused on getting good grades... read more. Edison State Announces Spring 2019 Dean’s List Edison State Community College recognizes 417 students for excellence in academics on the Spring 2019 Semester Dean’s List. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a student must have at least a 3.5 grade point average and carry a minimum of 12 hours for the semester. Anna: Ethan Amsden, Claire Bensman, Jennifer Blackburn, Megan Bradshaw, Griffin Doseck, Carter Elliott... read more. Chalkbeat... State board member: Michigan should side with Detroit students in ‘right to literacy’ lawsuit, By Lori Higgins - Michigan wants to toss a historic “right to literacy” lawsuit filed on behalf of Detroit schoolchildren, but a state board of education member is urging officials to side with the students who’ve sued the state over the quality of their education. Lawyers from the state have asked the federal appeals court to throw out the lawsuit, saying the case is now... read more. Education Dive… Diploma requirements still out of step with higher ed eligibility in most states, By Linda Jacobson - May 20, 2019 - Dive Brief: States are beginning to integrate career and technical education (CTE) and STEM-related courses into high school graduation requirements, and some are also revising diploma pathways to link coursework to postsecondary goals, but the updates fall short of ensuring credits earned make students eligible for admission to colleges and... read more. Edison State Leverages Grant Funding to Support Student Success In 2018, Edison State Community College received $91,000 in short-term technical certificate grant funding from the State of Ohio. Due to increased visibility and the importance of the program, the Ohio Department of Higher Education awarded an additional $50,000 through the partnership grant, Finish for Your Future. It is with these funds that Edison State has found success... read more. Education Dive… State, college officials say educational quality measures need a boost, By James Paterson - May 28, 2019 - Dive Brief: Concerns about the value and purpose of higher education could be quieted if states adhered to better and more consistent standards for educational quality, according to a new report from the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association (SHEEO) and the National Association of System Heads (NASH). The pair recommend tightening up the program... read more. Marilyn Delk Receives DCCA Patron of the Arts Award Marilyn Delk is the recent recipient of the prestigious William L. Combs Patron of the Arts Award.  Presented at Darke County Center for the Arts’ final performance of the 2018-2019 Ruby Celebration Season Artists Series performance of the Toledo Symphony Orchestra on May 11, at St. Clair Memorial Hall, the award was given in recognition of Delk’s significant contribution to the Arts in Darke... read more. Memorial Day observed at Greenville-Union Cemetery Memorial Day was observed Monday at the Greenville-Union Cemetery in Greenville. Hosted by the Darke County Disabled American Veterans, Veteran’s of Foreign Wars 7262 and American Legion Post 149. Presenting the program were Kari Pfeifer, Fred Dean, Robert Foster, Mora Menzie (America the Beautiful), Ashton Paul (Gettysburg Address), Mary Jane Dietrich (Benediction)... read more. The Atlantic… What Happens When a Billionaire Swoops In to Solve the Student-Debt Crisis, Adam Harris - May 19, 2019 - Commencement speakers have a routine: a few words of encouragement, a good—or maybe not so good—joke, and a bit of advice. But this year, Robert F. Smith, the billionaire founder of the private equity firm Vista Equity Partners, who delivered the commencement address on Sunday morning at Morehouse College, a historically black college in... read more. Eldora Speedway… Kings Royal to pay $175,000 to Win!!! To the Victor Goes the Spoils in Sprint Car Racing’s Most-Fabled Event - ROSSBURG, Ohio (May 23, 2019) – After months of speculation, Eldora Speedway officials today announced the 36th annual Kings Royal will pay a blockbuster $175,000-to-win. The Kings Royal Weekend featuring the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series and all of sprint car racing’s royalty takes place... read more. Education Dive… Counselors, parents decry College Board's adversity score, By Shawna De La Rosa -- May 24, 2019 -- Dive Brief: School counselors recently blasted the College Board’s plan to weigh SAT scores by neighborhoods and high schools. Last week, 150 colleges announced they would be using the pilot “Environmental Context Dashboard,” Education Week reports. Though some school counselors support the College Board’s decision, most were critical of the plan to scale schools... read more. Edison State Agriculture Program Helps with Flood Relief Efforts Students in the Edison State Community College agriculture program recently took it upon themselves to help farmers and families who were devastated by flooding across the Midwest. Students collected items such as first aid supplies, cleaning supplies, personal hygiene products, painting supplies, tools and building supplies, livestock supplies, and monetary donations... read more. McConnell Introduces Bipartisan Bill Raising Smoking Age to 21, Evie Fordham May 21, 2019 - Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Democratic Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine introduced a bill Monday to raise the federal minimum age for purchasing tobacco products to 21. “We’re in the middle of a national health epidemic,” McConnell said in a speech on the Senate floor, according to Fox News. “Youth vaping is a public health crisis.” The bill, called the Tobacco... read more. Active Pattern to Continue but Still Opportunities to Plant Too, From Sam Custer, OSU Extension, Darke County - An active weather pattern will remain across the corn and soybean belt for the rest of May into the first week of June. A large high pressure will strengthen across the Southeast U.S. with hot and dry weather. At the same time, very cool air for this time of the year will be in place in Canada. This will result in an active front going back and forth in the north and central U.S. in the next few... read more. Edison State Child Development Center NAEYC Accredited Edison State Community College’s Child Development Center has once again been granted accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). NAEYC granted five-year approval to the center on April 24, 2019. “We’re very proud to have earned the mark of quality from NAEYC and to be recognized for our commitment to reaching the highest... read more. Edison State Community College… Edison State Student Athletes Earn Post-Season Honors Recently finishing out their seasons, five Edison State Community College softball and baseball players have been named recipients of post-season awards from the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (OCCAC) for the 2019 season. Representing the women’s softball team, Wendy Hawk, of Washington Court House, Lexi Romine, of Enon, and Mackenzie Smith, of St. Paris... read more. Edison State Honors Graduates Nearly 500 students were honored during Edison State Community College’s 44th annual commencement ceremony held on Friday, May 10, 2019. Edison State President Dr. Doreen Larson gave a speech praising the hard work of the graduates and explained the value of their accomplishments. “Your lives and those of your family are forever changed for the better,” said Larson. “Good... read more. Greenville Police Joins Click It or Ticket; Cracking Down on Seat Belt Use, Especially at Night Greenville, OH – The Greenville Police Department will join local and national law enforcement officers and highway safety advocates all across the country for the 2019 national Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement mobilization, May 20-June 2, 2019. During the mobilization, officers will be cracking down on motorists who fail to wear their seat belts – both day and night. We’re all excited... read more. Education Dive… College Board to roll out adversity score for applicants, by Hallie Busta May 16, 2019 -- Dive Brief: The College Board is giving colleges a new metric to gauge applicants’ socioeconomic status, The Wall Street Journal reported. The "adversity score" runs from one to 100 and is applied to students who take the SAT test. A score of 50 is average, with higher scores indicating hardship and lower scores privilege. It is based on more than a dozen factors based on a mix... read more. NPR Education… Reimagining how we teach geography Across the country — and even around the world — teachers are using an educational game called Mystery Skype to improve their students' comprehension of geography, a subject kids in this country struggle with. According to a 2014 study (the most recent data available) from the National Assessment of Educational Progress, 73% of eighth graders are less than proficient in... read more. Edison State Remains Responsive to Regional Needs Edison State Community College President Dr. Doreen Larson held the third annual State of the College address Wednesday morning with over 75 business leaders, community members, elected officials, and Edison State faculty and staff in attendance. New campus locations and programs, enhanced partnerships, workforce development, and College Credit Plus were at the forefront of... read more. Greenville City Schools… Family Reading Night, By Jody Harter, Principal, and Laura Bemus, Assistant Superintendent - Greenville Elementary School welcomed students and parents of grades Kindergarten through third grade to their 5th Annual Family Reading Night and Kids Read Now Summer Reading Kickoff from 5:00-7:00 PM on May 7th. The evening featured dinner (hot dogs, chips and water), presentations by author Paul Orshoski, and the kickoff of the Kids Read Now Summer... read more. Edison State nursing students honored with pinning ceremony; Three Greenville Students Honored -- Edison State Community College honored its most recent nursing graduates on Wednesday, May 8, with a pinning ceremony held in a gymnasium filled with family and friends at the Piqua Campus. The pinning ceremony is a time-honored tradition in which the graduate nurse is presented to family and friends as a professional who is about to practice nursing... read more. Darke County Sheriff's Office… Suspicious Activity Investigation May 8, 2019 - On May 3, 2019 at 3:25 PM a Darke County Deputy was dispatched to Tri Village Schools in the Village of New Madison reference a complaint of a male driving a white colored SUV and wearing a black hoodie.  This person made attempts to lure two 10 year old males to his vehicle. Darke County Deputies reviewed video footage and interviewed employees at several area... read more. ODNR to Launch New Conservation Teen Advisory Council   COLUMBUS, OH – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is seeking high school students to serve as founding members of the Conservation Teen Advisory Council (ConTAC), a new initiative to empower the youth voice. ConTAC is designed to become a statewide network of student-leaders working together to enhance ODNR’s youth outreach and program efforts. “ConTAC... read more. Edison State Chargers… Hawk Earns OCCAC Weekly Honors The Ohio Community College Athletic Association (OCCAC) has named Edison State Community College sophomore Wendy Hawk (Washington HS) the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division II Women’s Softball Player of the Week for April 29-May 5. Hawk picks up her first career OCCAC weekly honor after lifting the Chargers to a 4-0 week. She cracked four extra-base... read more. Edison State Graduates Come from Different Backgrounds 21 Percent of this year’s graduates are from Darke County - Students from all walks of life enter through the doors of Edison State Community College each semester in pursuit of higher education. As Edison State’s 44th commencement ceremony approaches, the class of 2019 maintains a diverse student population with a common goal. There are students like Payton... read more. Ohio Attorney General Yost… Student Design Contest for ‘Stop Bullying’ License Plates (COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohioans will soon have an option to spread the “Stop Bullying” message on license plates, and an Ohio child will be the artist responsible for the design. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today announced his office is joining with the Ohio Education Association offering a design contest for students to create the logo and slogan that will appear on Ohio license plates... read more. 5K Run/Walk for Scentral Park Results GREENVILLE - The 6th annual Scentral Park 5K was held April 20 at the Darke County Fairgrounds. All proceeds from this race will be used to maintain and improve Scentral Park, Darke County’s only dog park located next to the Animal Shelter on County Home Road in Greenville. The overall female winner was Crystal Barton and the overall male winner was Joseph Earl. The top three... read more. Prevention Action Alliance… Our Thoughts: 8th Annual We Are The Majority Rally Yesterday (April 30) was a big day for Prevention Action Alliance. It was the day of the We Are The Majority Rally. We brought 2000 teens from across Ohio to the Ohio Statehouse to counter the false perception that most young people use drugs and alcohol. Teens are constantly bombarded with messages telling them what to do, how to look, and who to be. These messages are found wherever youth turn... read more. Hechlinger Report… Beyond basic reading, kids can learn how to think like a good reader, By Tara Garcia Mathewson - April 11, 2019 - Once students learn how to sound out words, reading is easy. They can speak the words they see. But whether they understand them is a different question entirely. Reading comprehension is complicated. Teachers, though, can help students learn concrete skills to become better readers. One way is by teaching them how to think as they read... read more. Edison State… Students to Unveil Spring Edition of “Words from Within” Gabriella Clingman, Editor-in-Chief of the spring semester Edison State Community College “Words from Within,” a student literary and art magazine, announced the unveiling of the publication Saturday at the East Hall Art Gallery on the Piqua campus. Clingman says, “’Words from Within’ was created, compiled, and produced by Edison State students. I was privileged to work... read more. Benches now available for purchase Comfortable, contemplative benches as a lasting tribute to family and friends who so enjoy the Great Darke County Fair.  Recycled benches are also a great way to advertise your local business in one of the fairs’ most popular sit-down areas. Benches for public use are a well-established and publicly-appreciated way to express our esteem and sympathy or to advertise a business... read more. Charger Reverse Raffle Raises Over $20K for Edison State Athletics Supporters packed into Edison State Community College’s Robinson Theater on Thursday, March 21 for the tenth annual Charger Athletics Reverse Raffle fundraiser to support Edison State Athletics. A crowd of over 400 people were in attendance for the reverse raffle, which awarded one lucky ticket-holder the $10,000 grand prize. This year’s event brought in $20,856.86 for the athletics... read more. Education Dive… No zeroes, accepting late work among recent shifts in teachers' grading practices, Linda Jacobson  - April 22, 2019 - A new study of a professional development effort in two high schools shows teachers are reluctant to change some of their long-held beliefs about evaluating student work. Allowing teachers to try new grading procedures in a low-stakes setting and taking a whole-school approach are among the lessons highlighted in a... read more. Darke County Parks to Offer Bicycle Rentals Darke County Parks’ Bish Discovery Center now offers bicycle rentals!  In an effort to make it even easier for residents and visitors to bike the Tecumseh Trail, bicycles were purchased from Countryside Bike Shop using a local grant from Harry D. Stephens Memorial, Inc. These comfort cruiser-style bikes are available in two sizes, 26” and 24”.  The 24” should be able to be ridden by older children... read more. Edison State Students Join National Society of Leadership and Success The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) welcomed twenty-two inductees from Edison State Community College during the spring semester. Edison State Chapter Advisor and faculty member William Loudermilk led the induction ceremony and Edison State President Dr. Doreen Larson delivered a keynote address. Those inducted into the NSLS included, Aubrey... read more. Greenville Public Library… Library a Connect with Nature Site The Greenville Public Library is thrilled to announce that it has been named A BEST IN OHIO CONNECT WITH NATURE SITE.  Librarian Deb Cameron stated “We are one of two libraries in the state of Ohio to have this honor! We are committed to leave no child inside and to provide connections to nature for our community.” The Leave No Child Inside Collaborative is open to schools... read more. Darke County Deputies locate missing child On April 27, 2019 at 12:50 p.m. Darke County Deputies were dispatched to a home in the 6400 block of Daly Road on a report of a missing 3 year old boy.  Deputies began a search of the residence and surrounding property with the assistance of the Greenville Police Department, Greenville Township Rescue Squad, Greenville Township Fire Department and Darke County Coroner’s Office... read more. Greenville City Schools… C-TEC is Growing! By Andrea Townsend, Director of Career Technology and Special Education -- Greenville Career Tech is celebrating a new arrival for the 2019-2020 school year. Career Technical Education Center will offer a new program, Teaching Professions. The Teaching Professions program will be an addition to the current Careers with Children program. Together these programs will offer... read more. The 74 Million… Alarming Statistics Tell the Story Behind America’s College Completion Crisis - Nearly a Third of All College Students Still Don’t Have a Degree Six Years Later - This is an excerpt from the new Richard Whitmire book The B.A. Breakthrough: How Ending Diploma Disparities Can Change the Face of America. See more excerpts, profiles, commentaries, videos and additional data behind the book at The74Million.org/Breakthrough. America’s higher education problem is... read more. Edison State Nursing Graduates Earn 100-Percent NCLEX Pass Rate Edison State Community College is proud to announce that 100-percent of the Fall 2018 nursing graduates passed the National Council Licensing Examination (NCLEX). “The 100-percent pass rate for our most recent nursing graduates is one of many indicators of both the quality of instruction and support from the Edison State faculty and the commitment of our students... read more. Education Week… Screen Reading Worse for Comprehension, Leads to Overconfidence, By Benjamin Herold - April 6, 2019 - More evidence is in: Reading from screens harms comprehension. According to a new meta-analysis of nearly three dozen research studies published over the past decade, reading from paper has a small, statistically significant benefit on reading performance. One likely reason: Readers using screens tend to think they're processing and... read more. Third Annual Majority Walk well attended, By Nathan Bowen, Edison State Communications Student -- It was a chilly morning. With students having no school, it was a good turn out. Several students got to speak about being apart of the Majority. A coworker of mine had her daughter speak too. One student spoke about when they started this program at their school during lunch. They would opt out hanging with others; instead they would take part in the program. It started out with only two individuals... read more. EducationDive… Community colleges embracing 'guided pathways' see payoff, Natalie Schwartz - April 15, 2019 - The model has promise for improving student outcomes, but experts say data monitoring and campuswide collaboration are critical. Community colleges are at a watershed moment. Long viewed as an inexpensive pathway to a better job, deep budget cuts and low graduation rates have raised doubts as to whether they can deliver on their promise of an accessible education... read more. BBBS partners with Edison State business students Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke County is excited to announce their recent partnership with Edison State Community College students for their Business Capstone Service Learning Initiatives Project.  As part of course requirements, students were expected to volunteer their time to local non-profit organizations to help with a particular project.  “Each student... read more. Edison State Offers Scholarships to College Credit Plus Students College Credit Plus (CCP) students who opt to continue their college education at Edison State Community College after high school may now qualify for one of two scholarships worth up to 100-percent tuition. A 50-percent scholarship is available to students who complete 9-44 credit hours of CCP coursework at Edison State; submit a Major Declaration Form; Register... read more. The Washington Post… Don’t they know Columbus never landed in America? By Valerie Strauss April 11 - Third-graders found error in their workbook. Here’s what they did about it. Third-grade students at a school in New York were using a workbook created by an international publishing company when they noticed that it had incorrect information about Christopher Columbus. The Math in Focus workbook said in a math problem that Columbus landed in America in 1492. The... read more. Ohio Wildlife Council Approves 2019-2020 Hunting Regulations   COLUMBUS, OH – The Ohio Wildlife Council approved Ohio’s 2019-2020 hunting season dates and bag limits at Wednesday’s meeting, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. In addition, the council approved to increase the bag limit for walleye in Lake Erie and the Maumee River in March 2020. Overview of white-tailed deer hunting seasons for 2019-2020... read more. Edison State President to give State of the College Address Edison State Community College President Dr. Doreen Larson will hold a State of the College address on Wednesday, May 1 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... read more. The Columbus Dispatch… Dollars sense: Programs teach central Ohio schoolkids about credit, budgeting, saving, By Alissa Widman Neese - Apr 7, 2019 - It seemed like everything was going smoothly. Then he broke his arm roughhousing at a concert. Then his clunker of a car broke down. His college savings vanished as he paid medical and car-repair bills. Luckily for 13-year-old Rece Hatem, the scenario was only a computer game. But quickly, the seventh-grader... read more. Tentative K-12 Funding for 2019 Ohio budget, By Jenna Jurosic, Treasurer, Greenville City School District -- In Ohio we operate on biennial budgets (one that lasts for two years), with the next budget starting in July. School funding from the state is a large part of the biennial budget. Funding Ohio’s schools has long been criticized and even ruled unconstitutional in the DeRolph case. The importance of providing a quality education to our youth is of utmost importance, so funding this education... read more. Inside Higher Ed… Presidents Divided on Community College Bachelor's Degrees, By Ashley A. Smith -- April 12, 2019 -- Community college and university presidents are sharply divided over whether two-year institutions should offer bachelor's degrees, a new Inside Higher Ed survey finds. Two-year college presidents want to offer more bachelor's degrees because they believe such programs would help close racial, ethnic and economic gaps in degree attainment. But four-year college presidents... read more. Darke County Senior Interview & Networking Event Nearly 80 high school seniors from four of our county schools and 25 area employers participated in the Senior Interview and Networking Event on Friday, April 5th. The fourth annual event is sponsored by Darke County Economic Development (DCED) and open to all county high school seniors. This year, the event was held at Edison State Community College – Greenville Campus... read more. Greenville City Schools… Times of Our Lives at Greenville Elementary School, By Kitty Davis, Principal - Greenville Elementary is filled with third and fourth graders saying catchy phrases to assist them in remembering multiplication (times) facts. For example, walking down the hallway, you may hear “To drive a 4x4 you have to be 16, or 7 in a row, 7 in a line, the answer must be 49.” Mrs. Barga, Mrs. Britsch, Mrs. Borders, Mrs. Duncan, Mrs. Walling, and Mr. Westfall are in the... read more. Education Dive… Food truck program delivers to needy students — even during the summer, Shawna De La Rosa - April 4, 2019 - Dive Brief: Middletown City Schools in Ohio marks the latest school system in the state to work to end hunger among its students. The district recently launched a $225,000 program for food trucks to travel to students on non-school days — it will also travel to low-income communities in the city this summer — to feed those who qualify... read more. Edison State’s Watson Named to NJCAA All-American Team The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) has named Edison State Community College freshman Lacey Watson (Davenport North HS, Rock Island, IL) to the Division II Men’s Basketball Second Team All-American and All-Region Team. “Lacey had an exceptional year,” said Edison State Head Coach Kyle Vanover. “This was a great accomplishment for him to end the... read more. Motorists warned to be alert for volunteers this weekend Darke County Sheriff Toby L. Spencer and the Darke County Solid Waste Management District Director Krista Fourman would like to advise motorists to use caution while traveling Darke County roadways in the upcoming weekend. On April 13th and April 14th Darke County Solid Waste Management District will be holding its 12th Annual Trash Bash.  Over 1000 volunteers and organizations will be... read more. Eldora Announces 2020 Marquee Event Dates Dirt Late Model Dream, Kings Royal, NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series, World 100 and 4-Crown Set - ROSSBURG, Ohio (April 3, 2019) – With three weeks remaining before the beginning of the 2019 season, Eldora Speedway officials today confirmed 13 of its marquee event dates for the 2020 calendar of events. The announcement coincided with the release of the 2020 NASCAR... read more. Ohio's 2019 Wild Turkey Season Coming Soon; Youth-only hunt set for April 13-14   COLUMBUS, OH – For many hunters, spring brings the unmistakable sound of gobbling wild turkeys as Ohio’s annual hunt of this popular game bird begins, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). The state is divided into two zones for the 2019 spring turkey hunting season: a south zone, which opens to hunters on Monday, April 22, and a northeast zone, which opens... read more. Edison State Business Students Prepare for Job Interviews “Tell me about yourself,” are words that many new graduates will hear as they sit down for a job interview. But are graduates prepared to answer this along with several additional questions aimed at determining their skillset, adaptability, and personality? To become better prepared for job interviews, students in the Edison State Business Capstone class recently sat face-to-face... read more. 2019 Aktion Club Five County Food Challenge Greenville Kiwanis Club Aktion Club members are living up to their pledge, which states: I pledge on my honor to follow the Objects of Aktion Club. To better my community, my country and myself. To help those in need. To demonstrate loyalty to our community and nation. And to encourage others to do the same. At Monday's meeting, they presented Pastor Roger... read more. Edison State and Nidec Minster Partner to Offer Degree Edison State Community College and Nidec Press & Automation in Minster (Nidec Minster) have partnered to develop a pathway to facilitate the awarding of academic credits by Edison State for technical training conducted by Nidec Minster. The new pathway will create a seamless transition to the next step in education for Nidec Minster employees to obtain an Associate of Technical Study... read more. Versailles Poultry Days… Rock -n- Roll All Night & Poultry Every Day! In advance of the upcoming festival, and to allow parade and festival preparation, the Poultry Days Board is proud to share the 2019 theme artwork. The 2019 festival theme is “Rock -n- Roll All Night & Poultry Every Day!”  Think early 1970’s hair bands, rock and roll with a poultry twist!  2019 Festival Chairman Alex Luthman shared “The theme to me brings to light what I think of when... read more. Greenville City Schools… Graduation Requirements, By Stan Hughes, GHS Principal Sometime in January or February, High Schools across the state of Ohio begin to plan their Commencement Ceremonies for their graduating seniors. Traditionally in places such as Greenville High School have good success in preparing our students for graduation and beyond. This preparation is the culmination of countless hours of work and planning by students, parents, school employees... read more. Another Successful DCCA Irish Wave Darke County Center for the Arts thanks all who made the recent Irish Wave fundraising event a success and  recognizes the music sponsors Second National Bank, Midmark, Edward Jones Investment representatives Zach Bruening, Ryan Carpe,Dave Connelly, & Todd Subler, Dr. Tom Brown, and The Andersons, who made the music possible, and event host The Montage Cafe... read more. NPR Ed… Scandal, Fraud And Wealthy Parents Parents: How far would you go to get your child into one of the nation's top universities? This week we learned that, for 33 parents, they would do anything — like paying to have their child’s college entrance exam falsified, or bribing a college athletic director with $1.2 million to have their child accepted into a school as a star athlete, when in fact they were far from it. On Tuesday, we got wind of... read more. EdSurge… Reading Fuels Empathy. Do Screens Threaten That? By Sydney Johnson Feb 18, 2019 -- Reading changes our brains. Beyond allowing humans to gather and synthesize new information, research shows it is key to cultivating empathy in individuals, too. One study finds this to be particularly true for fictional stories, which allow readers to imagine themselves as other people, in other worlds, with different ideas and challenges... read more. Six Edison State Student-Athletes Earn Conference Honors Recently finishing out the season with a district tournament appearance, six Edison State Community College basketball players have been named recipients of post-season awards from the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (OCCAC) for the 2018-19 season. Representing the women’s team, Sarah Pothast, of Wapakoneta, has been named Freshman of the Year, First Team... read more. Sheriff’s Patrol Expo 2019 Come one come all to the 57th Annual Darke County Sheriff’s Patrol Home & Sports Expo beginning Friday, April 5, 2019 at 4:00pm. There will be an opening ceremony at 6:00pm followed by a Fish and Game presentation by Jeff Wenning of the Ohio Dept. of Natural Resources. The show will continue on Saturday the 6th  from 9:00am to 9:00pm and on Sunday, April 7th, 10:00am-4:00... read more. Winners recognized at BBBS annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake This year’s Bowl for Kids’ Sake was held on Friday, March 1, and Saturday, March 2, at Bel-Mar Lanes in Sidney and Treaty Lanes in Greenville.  The event was supported by 129 local businesses and individuals who sponsored, made general donations, and/or donated prizes for the event.  The two-day event brought together 330 bowlers to make up 66 participating teams. Preliminary figures... read more. EducationDive… Another state weighing CTE diploma pathway, Amelia Harper Feb. 21, 2019 - Dive Brief: A bill proposed in the Florida Senate could mean a reduction in the number of courses required to graduate high school for students who are on a career and technical education (CTE) pathway beginning in the 2019-20 academic year, Fox 13 reports. The proposed alternative pathway would require only 18 credits to graduate instead of the 24 required for the... read more. Edison State Employees Recognized at Banquet Twenty-seven employees were recognized for a combined total of 275 years of service in their careers at Edison State Community College’s 40th annual employee recognition banquet on Friday, February 22, 2019. Enrollment Managers Stacey Bean and Christina Raterman emceed the event and presented the honorees with awards to highlight each of their unique talents... read more. EducationDive… Loans are worth the cost for some community college students, study finds, by James Paterson -- Feb. 11, 2019 -- Dive Brief: Community colleges often discourage their students from taking out loans to cover their education, but new research suggests students who receive some forms of loan aid perform better and have higher earnings when they graduate, according to a new report in EducationNext. Because student borrowing has been called a crisis... read more. Student: Politicians Are ‘Afraid Of Us Because We Show Up’ Since the school shooting in Parkland, Fla., a year ago, student activists have marched, testified, occupied government buildings and pushed for change through gun control legislation. On Wednesday, young people packed a House Judiciary Committee hearing for a bill that would expand background checks for almost all gun purchases. It was the first time the committee heard... read more. Edison State and Hobart Service Partner to Offer Degree Edison State Community College and Hobart Service have partnered to develop a pathway to facilitate the awarding of academic credits by Edison State for technical training conducted by Hobart Service. The new pathway will create a seamless transition to the next step in education for Hobart Service employees to obtain an Associate of Technical Study (ATS) degree with a... read more. EdSurge… New Cybersecurity Incident Strikes K-12 Schools Nearly Every 3 Days, By Emily Tate -- Feb 7, 2019 -- Just a little over a month into 2019, already about a dozen cybersecurity incidents have struck U.S. school districts. And if the past is any indication, more are likely to come. A U.S. school district becomes the victim of a cyberattack almost as often as every three days, according to a report released Thursday. Last year, public K-12 education institutions... read more. The Hechinger Report… Data analysis reveals keys to student success, Tara Garcia Mathewson - February 14, 2019 - Trilogy Education partners with universities around the world to offer fast-paced certificate programs in high-demand fields including web development and cybersecurity. Since 2015, more than 10,000 people, mostly working adults, have graduated from programs created by Trilogy and offered in partnership with universities such as Georgia Tech, Northwestern, Rutgers... read more. Greenville City Schools… 2019 Darke County Science Day Results On Thursday, February 28, 2019, the 6th Annual Darke County Science Day was held at Greenville High School for Darke County students, grades 5-12. Ninety-one students from Ansonia, Arcanum, Franklin-Monroe, DeColores Montessori, Greenville, Tri-Village and Versailles completed science research projects and presented their findings to area professionals, researchers, and educators... read more. Retirement of Wreaths at Greenville Union Cemetery Despite the frigid weather, the retirement of approx. 300 Wreaths Across America wreaths at Greenville Union Cemetery took place on Jan. 21. Fort GreeneVille Chapter DAR would like to thank the community and all the donors for their support in this patriotic event. On Saturday, December 14, 2019 at 12:00 PM, Wreaths Across America will be at Greenville Union Cemetery to... read more. Edison State’s Watson Named OCCAC Player of the Week The Ohio Community College Athletic Association (OCCAC) has named Edison State Community College freshman Lacey Watson (Davenport North HS) the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division II Men’s Basketball Player of the Week for February 11-17. Watson and the Chargers ripped through three wins, including a pair of OCCAC triumphs to remain in the hunt for... read more. Greenville Middle Schoolers artwork on display in Columbus March 2019 - Greenville Middle School is proud to announce that 8th graders Samantha Gartenman and Katelynn Cleere, and 6th graders Ryan Burrowes and Owen McGreevey, have had artworks chosen to be displayed in the 2019 Ohio Art Education Association’s Youth Art Month Exhibition and Young People's Art Exhibition. The exhibitions represents Ohio students in grades pre... read more. Education Dive… 4 lessons on 'liberal' education's future, Ben Unglesbee Jan. 28, 2019 - Higher ed leaders spoke about the need to take on critics more directly while also rethinking how the industry conveys its image to the public. It should come as no surprise that when nearly 2,000 people in the business of professional intellectualism get together for a few days, they do a lot of deep thinking about their place in the world. At this year's annual meeting of the... read more. Darke County Parks’ Bish Discovery Center prepares for spring Darke County Parks has been busily preparing their newest facility, the Bish Discovery Center, located at 404 N. Ohio Street in Greenville.  The public hours through March will be Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:00-5:00pm and Saturday 12:00-5:00pm. Stop in and see what we’ve been working on! This year you will enjoy new educational displays that will accompany the existing... read more. Education Dive… Ed Dept.'s Title IX proposal gets 100K public comments, Hallie Busta Feb. 1, 2019 - Dive Brief: The public comment period for the Education Department’s proposed Title IX overhaul closed Wednesday night, with more than 100,000 comments filed since the draft rules were posted on Nov. 29. While the department has said the rewrite intends to give colleges more structure around how they are expected to respond to sexual misconduct allegations involving their... read more. Chalkbeat… Kindergarten classes are getting more academic, By Matt Barnum January 24, 2019 -- Kindergarten isn’t what it used to be — and that might not be a bad thing. Recent research has found that kindergarten classrooms look increasingly academic, with the casualties often being art and free time for play. That’s worried plenty of parents and child advocates. Today’s kindergarteners are “expected to be able to do things by the time they leave kindergarten that some... read more. Education Dive… Data shows greater disparity between grad rates, test scores By Shawna De La Rosa -- Feb. 1, 2019 -- Dive Brief: Data released last week indicates state test scores are less likely to represent graduation rates — those with low tests scores don’t necessarily have low graduation rates, and vice versa — indicating that grad rate gains may have more to do with changing standards than with learning, according to a Chalkbeat analysis... read more. Anna Bier Gallery presents second annual elementary art exhibit This past Sunday, February 10, marked the Second Annual Elementary Art Exhibit in the Anna Bier Gallery. There were nearly 50 entries submitted collectively by Greenville, Versailles, St. Mary’s, DeColores Montessori and the Homeschool Community. The open house took place on Sunday between 12-2pm with the award ceremony held at 1pm. The exhibit reflected the... read more. Conservation Camp Counselors Needed Darke Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) is seeking responsible, energetic high school and college students to serve as counselors for the 1st Annual Conservation Day Camp at Chenoweth Trails on June 12th and 13th. These counselors will serve as guides for the groups of elementary students or as helpers for one of the activity stations. The goal of this camp is to provide students the... read more. Greenville Public Library… Director John Vehre Retires The Greenville Public Library staff and board held an Open House for retiring Director John Vehre on Friday January 18th with many well-wishers stopping by to chat and enjoy refreshments.  State Representative Susan Manchester presented John with a proclamation celebrating his career and accomplishments.  A dinner was then held at the Bistro where both current and former... read more. Ohio Hunters Harvest more than 172,000 Deer during 2018-2019 Season Darke County 687, compared to 731 the previous season - COLUMBUS, OH – Hunters checked 172,040 white-tailed deer throughout Ohio’s 2018-2019 deer season, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Last year, 186,247 deer were checked during the 2017-2018 season. The ODNR Division of Wildlife remains committed to properly managing Ohio... read more. Edison State basketball teams go 19-4 Schmitmeyer leads with scoring and rebounds - Edison State women defeated Bryant & Stratton 81-43 on Saturday at home.  Clair Schmitmeyer (Versailles), last week’s OCCAC Player of the Week, had another huge game with 18 points and 14 rebounds.  Brogan McIver (Lehman) had 14 points and Sarah Pothast (Wapakoneta) scored 10 points for the Chargers.  Edison State Women... read more. Edison State Community College… Schmitmeyer Named OCCAC Player of the Week The Ohio Community College Athletic Association (OCCAC) has named Edison State Community College sophomore Clair Schmitmeyer (Versailles HS) the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division II Women’s Basketball Player of the Week for January 28 to February 3. Schmitmeyer did a little bit of everything in a busy week for the Chargers, posting per game averages of 12.3 points... read more. 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 Court, Greenville... read more. Darke County Parks… Shiverdecker gives Grant Writing presentation at OPRA Deb Shiverdecker, Administrative Assistant for Darke County Park District was selected to present an education seminar at the annual Ohio Parks and Recreation Association (OPRA) conference at the Kalahari Resort and Conference Center in Sandusky, Ohio on February 3-6, 2019. The presentation is titled, “Let the Reviewing Begin! Basic Grant Planning and Writing.”  After... read more. U.S. News & World Report… Shutdown Resolution Averts School Lunch Crisis By Lauren Camera, Education Reporter -- FRIDAY'S RESOLUTION OF the weeks long partial federal government shutdown has averted a crisis in an area long held to be a vulnerability in the public education system: the 22 million poor students who rely on the federal National School Lunch and breakfast programs for meals. With federal employees returning to return to work and federal... read more. Piqua Daily Call… Edison State, Arcanum-Butler team up ARCANUM — Arcanum-Butler School District is just weeks away, weather permitting, from breaking ground on a new 20,000-square-foot multi-purpose addition to the campus. With the strong return of Agriculture Education as a satellite partner with the Miami Valley Career Technology Center, the addition will further strengthen the program and provide students with... read more. Edison State President Inducted to Association of Ohio Commodores Edison State Community College President Dr. Doreen Larson was inducted into the Association of Ohio Commodores on Friday, December 14, 2018. The Association of Commodores inducted 15 people from around Ohio during the Annual Winter Induction and General Meeting at The Hilton Columbus Downtown. Dr. Larson was welcomed as the fifth President of Edison State... read more. United Press International… Unfilled manufacturing jobs push students toward trade schools, By Jessie Higgins -- EVANSVILLE, Ind., Jan. 28 (UPI) -- Millions of unfilled U.S. manufacturing jobs are pushing high school seniors to consider forgoing traditional four-year universities and enrolling in trade schools instead. "People are starting to understand that maybe a traditional four-year degree does not always translate into a career," said Cheryl Oldham, vice president of education... read more. Another Successful DCCA Taste of Wine & Jazz Darke County Center for the Arts (DCCA) recognizes Kent & Melinda Myers and Geoff & Jessie Surber for their sponsorship of the recent A Taste Of Wine & Jazz XXXI, held January 18, at Montage Cafe. According to DCCA Executive Director Andrea Jordan, “DCCA thanks Kent & Melinda Myers and Geoff & Jessie Surber for their support of the arts in Darke County, their... read more. Schools Unveil New App Aimed at Curbing Juvenile Truancy, By Anne Yeager January 28, 2019 - In an effort to help students learn to address problems that keep them from getting to school, a smartphone application, or app, has been created to incentivize attendance at school. The app is being piloted in Greene County before being rolled out statewide. The app is part of a pilot program called “The Right Track: Building and Restoring Relationships for... read more. MSN.com… ‘Our Country Is Being Run by Children’: Shutdown’s End Brings Relief and Frustration, By Jack Healy, Kate Taylor and Tara Siegel Bernard -- Some cried with relief. Their 35-day nightmare of missing bill payments, working without paychecks, asking strangers for money and visiting food pantries was finally ending. But many of the federal workers who have been furloughed or working for free since December were leery of the three-week deal reached on Friday to reopen... read more. Expanded Wildlife Hunting and Viewing Opportunities in Southwest Ohio; ODNR purchases more than 1,800 acres in Brown County -- COLUMBUS, OH – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) recently designated the 152nd wildlife area in the state for the purpose of wildlife conservation, propagation and habitat management. In December 2018, the ODNR Division of Wildlife closed on property in southwest Brown County. The newly purchased parcel will be known as the Eagle Creek Wildlife Area... read more. Court News Ohio… Human Trafficking Victims Survive Many Demons En Route to Courts, Recovery, By Csaba Sukosd -- January 25, 2019 -- There are many paths for those who end up in a human trafficking court. The exploitation of people – be they forced into labor or the commercial sex industry – often stems from the roots of dysfunction in a person’s life. “My mom was an addict and my dad has been in prison all of my life,” said Cheyenne, a survivor and participant... read more. Edison State Opens Eaton Campus with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Over 100 supporters were in attendance to witness the ribbon-cutting ceremony at Edison State Community College’s Campus at Eaton Wednesday afternoon. Those in attendance included business partners, community members, elected officials, future students, and Edison State alumni, faculty, and staff. Edison State President Dr. Doreen Larson began her speech by welcoming... read more. Eldora confirms 2019 Calendar of Events The 66th Season Opens Saturday, April 27 with Late Models, Sprints, Modifieds and Stocks -- ROSSBURG, Ohio (January 22, 2019) – Eldora Speedway officials have released the final 2019 schedule of events. A total of 21 spectator events spanning the 22 weeks from the final Saturday nights of April and September comprise the 66th consecutive season of racing at the high-banked... read more. Edison State Names Employees of the Semester Edison State Community College recognized outstanding employee performance at the spring convocation in the Robinson Theater at the Piqua Campus.  The Employee of the Semester award speaks to Edison State’s commitment to quality and sustaining positive employee engagement. “These employees make a difference to Edison State and members of the campus community... read more. Edison State Physical Therapy Assistant Students Earn 100% Pass Rate Edison State Community College is proud to announce that 100-percent of the Spring 2018 physical therapy assistant (PTA) graduates passed the National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE), placing the program above both the state and the national average pass rate. In addition to the outstanding scores, one Edison State graduate earned a perfect score of 800 out of 800... read more. Court News Ohio… Ten Years After Inception, Human Trafficking Court Continues to Reform Lives, By Csaba Sukosd - January 22, 2019 - On a weekly basis, one docket inside Franklin County Municipal Court is in session where the people in attendance aren’t seated for hearings or rulings. They’re largely there just to talk. The structure is the evolution of a decade’s work by Judge Paul Herbert and his staff to build a safe haven for those victimized by one of the most heinous... read more. Edison State Announces Fall 2018 Dean’s List Edison State Community College recognizes 413 students for excellence in academics on the Fall 2018 Semester Dean’s List. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a student must have at least a 3.5 grade point average and carry a minimum of 12 hours for the semester. Ansonia: Charity Barnes, Megan Christman, Robert Christman, Renton Gosnell, Trinity Henderson... read more. The Columbus Dispatch… Ohio ranks 24th in nation for preparing students to succeed, By Catherine Candisky-- Jan 16, 2019 -- The Nation’s Report Card ranked Ohio 24th, issuing it a B- for how well it prepares students for success. The national average was C+, according to the analysis released Wednesday. Ohio’s ranking was somewhat better than in previous years; it was 26th in 2018; 29th in 2017; and 27th in 2016. “We’re making progress, and I’m pleased... read more. Darke County Visitors Bureau receives Marketing Awards Columbus, Ohio.   The Ohio Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus (OACVB) held its 21st Annual Awards of Excellence Luncheon in Columbus, Ohio on Thursday, December 20, 2018.  State Tourism Achievement Recognition (STAR) Awards honor outstanding efforts by Ohio Convention & Visitor Bureaus in their work to market and promote their area destinations and to... read more. Edison State and Honda Partner for Student Internship Program Information Session to be Held February 7th - Edison State Community College invites current students, high school students, and their parents to learn more about the direct pathway developed to lead students into a manufacturing career at Honda. An information session will be held Thursday, February 7 from 5:00–6:30 p.m. in the Robinson Theater at the Piqua Campus... read more. Big Brothers Big Sisters… BBBS receives grant to address needs Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke County received a $5,000 grant from the Vectren Foundation to address the mentoring needs of youth through their after-school Big Buddies program.  “This grant will enable Big Brothers Big Sisters to continue offering our much-needed Big Buddies mentoring program to children facing adversity in our community,” said Executive Director, Jennifer... read more. Wayne HealthCare, Orthopedic Associates Offer new technology for Knee Replacements - Innovative Robotic Technology Allows Surgeons to Personalize Procedures to Each Patient in Greenville, Ohio - [Greenville, OH, January 18, 2019] – Wayne HealthCare is the first hospital in the West Central Ohio and Dayton regions to offer Stryker’s robotic-arm assisted total knee application for use with its Mako System. This latest advancement in joint replacement surgery... read more. Visitors Bureau… Tourism Grants Available To Local Events & Festivals In 2019 GREENVILLE, Ohio (January 16, 2019) – Funds are available to non-profit organizations sponsoring special events in Darke County through the Darke County Visitors Bureau in 2019. Four grants are available for 2018: two $1,000 grants and two $500 grants. Grants are awarded on a competitive basis, with primary consideration given to events which: (1) are new events that were created in the last year... read more. Midmark Offering $20,000 Technical Scholarship -- Scholarship will be rewarded to a student in the surrounding areas of Versailles -- DAYTON, Ohio, Jan. 14, 2019 — Midmark Corp., a leading provider of medical, dental and veterinary equipment, technology and services, is offering a $20,000 technical scholarship to a graduating high school senior who is a resident of Darke, Miami, Mercer, Auglaize or Shelby County high schools. Eligible seniors must pursue a bachelor’s degree... read more. Greenville Public Library… Library Now “Fine Free” The Greenville Publci Library is now 100% fine free as of January 1st!  Patrons will not be charged for overdue items.  However any lost or damaged materials must be paid for.  Our friendly librarians, Elois Hatfield and Beth Wombolt, are happy to share the good news!  This is one way the Library can say thank-you to the community for... read more. Fatal accident on U.S. 127 On January 17, 2019 at approximately 12:53pm Darke County Deputies along with Tri-Village Rescue, New Madison Fire, Darke County Sheriff's Office Accident Reconstruction Team, Ohio State Highway Patrol Motor Carrier Enforcement and Darke County Coroner's Office responded to the 3000 block of US Route 127 on a fatal head-on crash involving a semi tractor-trailer and a pick up truck... read more. NPR Ed… Why Los Angeles Teachers Are Striking, Kyle Stokes January 8, 2019 - Teachers in Los Angeles, the nation's second largest school district, began a strike on Monday. It's the first time the city has seen a teacher strike in nearly 30 years, and roughly 480,000 public school students will be affected. The union, United Teachers Los Angeles, has been holding out, primarily, for the district to reduce class sizes and hire more nurses, librarians... read more. Greenville City Schools Update January 2019, Superintendent Doug Fries Greenville City Schools has had a great first semester of the 2018-19 school year, both academically and with extracurricular activities. Thanks to the hard work of our students and staff and the support of our parents and community, the first semester is nearing the end and has been very educational and productive. Students returned from Winter Break this year on Thursday, January 3, 2019... read more. Edison State Community College… Lucky Chops Engage students at Edison State Music Education Clinics -- Following their performance at the 21st annual Holiday Evening at Edison State Community College, the high-energy brass funk band Lucky Chops put on two Music Education Clinics for over 370 area junior high and high school jazz students. Lucky Chops set the stage for the second-day music education clinics by performing several top songs... read more. Forbes… Teaching AI: Exploring New Frontiers For Learning, by Tom Vander Ark Imagine a small secondary school in a converted city hall next to a library and a park, on a river, in a vibrant urban core. Imagine every student conducting community-connected projects, studying computer science, and graduating from high school with an AA degree. You’re imaging Renton Prep, a microschool at the south end of Lake Washington in bustling downtown Renton... read more. Edison State and Hobart Institute Partner to Offer Welding Technology Degree Edison State Community College and Hobart Institute of Welding Technology (Hobart Institute) have entered a consortium agreement, making it easier than ever before for students enrolled in Hobart Institute Accredited Welding Programs to continue on the path to an associate degree at Edison State. Building upon a twenty-year partnership, the institutions’ latest agreement... read more. Edison State Students Complete Police Training Edison State Community College’s Peace Officer Academy honored ten students in December following their successful completion of the 22-week program. Students of the program met for six days each week since January, totaling 742 hours of training. The curriculum of the program is certified by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission (OPOTC) and covers all aspects... read more. Small Game, Migratory Bird hunting seasons proposed COLUMBUS, OH – The 2019-2020 small game and migratory bird hunting seasons and trapping seasons were proposed to the Ohio Wildlife Council on Wednesday, Jan. 9, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). The hunting season date proposals prepared by the ODNR Division of Wildlife maintain many traditional opening dates. Proposals concerning Ohio's white... read more. NPR Ed… The most viral teaching moments of 2018 We’re now in 2019. But before we focus on the new year, let's first take a look at some of the most notable school-related viral moments of the year. A quick caution: While we've done what we could to check them out, these stories are presented with the caveat that it's not always possible to know the full background behind every post shared on social media. The recent New York... read more. 2018 eFields Research Report Released January 9th, Sam Custer, OSU Extension High quality, relevant information is key to making the right management decisions for your farm. The eFields program at The Ohio State University was created to provide local information about critical issues for Ohio agriculture. The 2018 eFields Research Report highlighting 95 on-farm, field scale trials conducted in 25 Ohio counties will be released on January 9th. Research topics include nutrient... read more. Darke County Parks… Trash Dumping Costs Taxpayers Each year the Darke County Park District is forced to spend over $1,000 in taxpayers’ money to clean up and remove trash dumped on park property. Recently Turkeyfoot Preserve on Bishop Road, just south of Greenville off State Route 121, was the victim of yet another dumping. A pile of trash was dumped near the parking area. This dumping was in direct violation of not only... read more. More than 14,000 Deer harvested during Muzzleloader Season   Darke County harvest, 54; 28 during previous season - COLUMBUS, OH – Hunters checked 14,182 white-tailed deer during Ohio’s muzzleloader season, Jan. 5-8, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). During last year’s muzzleloader season, 13,268 white-tailed deer were checked. Hunters still have opportunities to pursue deer this winter, as archery season... read more. Governor Elect Mike DeWine… DeWine Announces Inauguration Toolkit for Educators, Students and Families - 1/9/2019 - Today Gov.-elect Mike DeWine announced the release of Ohio’s Inauguration Toolkit, a series of fun activities educators and families can use to help students explore and discover Ohio’s gubernatorial past and present and be part of history in the making on inauguration day. Developed in partnership with the Ohio Department of Education, the toolkit contains activities that... read more. Library Open House for John Vehre Director of Greenville Public Library retires. Please join us Friday at Greenville Public Library on January 18th from 3:00 to 6:00 for an Open House in honor of Director John Vehre’s retirement.  John had been director since 1991 and accomplished many major undertakings such as the... read more. BBBS Asks Us All to Make the Big Resolution January is National Mentoring Month, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke County is celebrating those who are already volunteering as mentors, “Bigs”, and also recruiting volunteers. Every January, the news is full of the same stories: people are trying to eat more healthfully, hit the gym more often. This year, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke County is changing... read more. Ohio Donor Month is a Call to Action Mission to give for the first time, give one more time - DAYTON, Ohio - Community Blood Center officially kicked-off the first state-wide celebration of January Ohio Blood Donor Awareness Month Friday, Jan. 4 with a call for more people to join a new generation of blood donors in 2019 and beyond. CBC Chief Operating Officer Jodi Minneman thanked Rep. Steve Huffman of Miami County... read more. Midmark Introduces New Side Chairs to Improve Patient Experience DAYTON, Ohio, Jan. 3, 2019 — Midmark Corp., a leading medical solutions provider for ambulatory care, today announced two new side chairs to provide comfort for every body. “A better care experience starts with patient comfort and confidence,” said Michael Couch, senior product manager, cabinetry, seating and workstation products, Midmark. “Ritter side chairs by Midmark... read more. Edison Foundation Raises Over $70K for Student Scholarships The Edison Foundation held the 21st annual Holiday Evening at Edison State on Wednesday, November 28, raising over $70,000 for student scholarships. The evening featured high-energy brass funk band Lucky Chops as the headlining entertainment. Over 320 guests attended the annual gala, where they enjoyed hors d’oeuvres, drinks, the company of others, and great music, all while... read more. Midmark Offers Teammates Insurance Coverage for Companion Animals DAYTON, Ohio, Jan. 2, 2019 — Midmark Corp., a leading provider of medical, dental and veterinary equipment, technology and services, today announced the company made another commitment to help ensure Midmark Teammates and their families receive the quality care they need. The company has partnered with Nationwide Insurance to offer a unique coverage... read more. Annual Darke County Engineer’s Report for 2018, By Jim Surber P.E., P.S.   Darke County Engineer -- This report shows all money received for the year, how it was spent, and what it maintained, constructed, purchased, or improved. Our goal is always to maximize the percentage of total funds spent on road and bridge improvements, and for 2018 the amount was $2,328,179.80, or 40.9 percent. The 2018 construction season will be remembered for high temperatures and exceptionally abundant rainfall, making... read more. The Farm Bill, Industrial Hemp and what it means for Ohio, By Sam Custer, OSU Extension, Darke County - We have been getting a few calls in the office recently about Hemp that was addressed in the recently signed Farm Bill.  Ellen Essman, Senior Research Associate, OSU Extension Agricultural and Resource Law Program wrote in the Farm Office blog to highlight the provisions in the bill and the results for Ohio. Hemp is one of the most talked-about provisions of the new Farm Bill passed... read more. The Daily Signal… 5 Takeaways From the Trump Administration’s School Safety Report, by Fred Lucas -- December 18, 2018 -- The Trump administration is calling for scrapping Obama administration regulations on school discipline, in a school safety report issued Tuesday responding to school shootings. The Federal Commission on School Safety, established in response to the Parkland, Florida, school shooting in February, issued its final report, making a series... read more. Comforting Comforters Donations Being Accepted Rachel (18) and Bridget (11) are on their 3rd seasonal campaign of Comforting Comforters. It started almost exactly 1 year ago. Our local and Facebook community has been very generous and they are asking for your help again. If you can donate a small item, and if you are a child, maybe even collect loose change to buy an item or two, we can increase the help we give to these... read more. CNN… Teen vaping continues to rise while other drug use declines, By Jacqueline Howard December 17, 2018 - (CNN) Vaping among America's teenagers continues to climb, while the use of other substances -- such as alcohol and opioids -- has declined in recent years, according to a new report. Monday's report, called Monitoring the Future, comes from the University of Michigan's Institute for Social Research and is based on an annual survey of drug and... read more. Prevention Action Alliance… December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month Every day, 29 people in the U.S. die in motor vehicle crashes that involve an alcohol-impaired driver, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Annually, alcohol-related crashes costs the country more than $44 billion. To recognize the importance of preventing impaired driving deaths, the U.S. government recognizes December as National Impaired... read more. NPR… A Snake, a Sandwich and more: Teachers share memorable gifts, by Ryan Delaney -- December 20, 2018 -- It's the time of year when schoolchildren and, let's be honest, sometimes their parents, face a big decision: what gift to give their teacher for the holidays. There's the old standby, an apple on the desk. Gift cards are also convenient; and homemade cookies can earn bonus points. But many students get far more creative. In November, the NPR Ed team asked teachers... read more. U.S. Department of Education… It’s Time to Rethink Career and Technical Education A recent state reported data set on CTE participation shows only 8 million of America’s 15 million high school students participate in a CTE course in a given year. Additionally, only 1 in 5 high school students chose to concentrate in a CTE program of study. At the same time, the numbers of transfer students at community colleges are outpacing those enrolled in CTE certificate... read more. Nearly 10,000 Deer Checked during Ohio's Two-Day Gun Hunting Season Darke County checked 49, one more than 2017 - COLUMBUS, OH – Ohio’s hunters checked 9,625 white-tailed deer during Ohio’s 2018 two-day deer-gun hunting season, Dec. 15-16, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). During last year’s two-day December deer-gun season, 14,115 deer were harvested. Hunters still have opportunities to pursue deer this... read more. Edison State nursing students honored with pinning ceremony Edison State Community College honored its most recent nursing graduates on Thursday, December 13, with a pinning ceremony held in a gymnasium filled with family and friends at the Piqua Campus. The pinning ceremony is a time-honored tradition in which the graduate nurse is presented to family and friends as a professional who is about to practice nursing, and the graduate is... read more. WTVG 3ABC… New technology runs background checks for school visitors, By Shaun Hegarty - PERRYSBURG, Ohio (WTVG) - It's the newest way to make sure your kids stay safe in school by getting a better handle on who's in the building and what their background is. New equipment can quickly identify any red flags on the person trying to walk into your child's building. It’s helping with a basic question: Should that person be there and should they be allowed... read more. STEM Research… Report: To Engage Students, Science Ed Needs to Emphasize Local Phenomena, By Dian Schaffhauser - 12/13/18 - A new National Academy of Sciences draft report looks at middle and high school science labs and explores how best to engage students in doing science and engineering. It's a compelling topic because, according to the authors, the majority of Americans learn most of what they know about science and engineering as middle and... read more. MVCTC Adult Education Graduates Students for In-Demand Careers Eye Care/Ophthalmic Assistant Program graduates include Arcanum student - Englewood, Ohio – The Miami Valley Career Technology Center (MVCTC) Eye Care/Ophthalmic Assistant Program held its graduation ceremony in the MVCTC Student Activity Center on December 7, 2018.  The Center was full of family and friends there to support the graduates in attendance... read more. Midmark Congratulates Chiefs' Colquitt for Award Nomination DAYTON, Ohio, Dec. 17, 2018 — Midmark Corp., a leading provider of medical, dental and veterinary equipment, technology and services, today congratulated Kansas City Chiefs punter, Dustin Colquitt for becoming the football team’s nominee for the prestigious Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award. He was chosen primarily for his work with TeamSmile, a dental care... read more. Wreaths Across America Held at Greenville Union Cemetery Wreaths Across America was held for the first time at the Greenville Union Cemetery. Fort Greenville Chapter were the organizers of this honorable event. There were approximately 300 wreaths laid at Greenville Union Cemetery. (Also sponsored thru the chapter were two wreaths laid at Arlington Cemetery.) Despite the rain, over 30 volunteers attended including Darke County Commissioner... read more. The 74… The ‘Middle Skills’ Gap Half of America’s Jobs Require More Than High School Diplomas but Less Than 4-Year Degrees. So Why Are They Under So Many Students’ Radars? Mitchell Block is a lineman for two counties. He drives the main roads tending to the power lines along the western lakeside of Michigan. It’s more accurate to say Block is an apprentice lineman, a few months from earning ... read more. NPR Health… School-Based Counselors Help Kids Cope With Fallout From Drug Addiction, Rachel Gotbaum - December 5, 2018 - When Maddy Nadeau was a toddler, her mother wasn't able to care for her. "I remember Mom was always locking herself in her room and she didn't take care of me. My mom just wasn't around at the time," she says. Every day, her older sister Devon came home from elementary school and made sure Maddy had something to eat. "Devon... read more. Edison State STEMM Event Encourages Young Women Nearly 300 students ranging from sixth to twelfth grade engaged in a day of learning and fun at Edison State Community College on Friday, December 7, for the thirteenth annual “Women In STEMM Expo.” The daylong program is designed to help boost the interest of young women in the science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medical (STEMM) career fields... read more. EducationDive… School counselors critical to address opioid, SEL needs, By Allie Gross Dec. 7, 2018 - Dive Brief: As the nation deals with an opioid crisis, an increasing number of schools are hiring treatment counselors to not only work with students battling addiction, but those who have experienced trauma because of drug use by family members, NPR reports. In October, Congress approved $50 million over five years to go toward mental health... read more. Edison State Faculty Honored with Excellence in Teaching Awards Edison State Community College faculty members Sandra Streitenberger and Dustin Wenrich have been named recipients of the 2018 Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award from the Southwestern Ohio Council for High Education (SOCHE). The instructors were honored at the Faculty Excellence Awards luncheon on Friday, November 2, 2018, at the Dayton Art Institute. Each year... read more. Reward offered for arson information The Greenville Fire Department, The Greenville Police Department, and The Darke County Sheriff’s Office are working together to investigate numerous fires that have been ruled arsons in and around the Greenville area. These fires have occurred in abandoned garages, abandoned houses, and vehicles. The Ohio Blue Ribbon Arson Committee is sponsoring a reward up to $5,000.00 and... read more. Edison State Students Recognized for Peace Essays At a time of discord in the nation, Edison State Community College continues to encourage its students to write essays in which they explore their personal challenges in coming to peace and reconciliation with obstacles they have faced. Held in conjunction with the annual Dayton Literary Peace Prize celebration of the end of the war in Bosnia in 1995, Edison State student writers this year... read more. The Daily Signal… US Suicide Rate Hits 50-Year Record in 2017, by Evie Fordham -- November 29, 2018 -- The U.S. suicide rate hit a 50-year record in 2017, contributing to a lower life expectancy for Americans that’s part of a larger downward trend. More than 47,000 people died by suicide in 2017, compared to roughly 45,000 in 2016, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC released 2017 data on mortality in the U.S. Thursday and compared 2017’s death rates... read more. NPR Ed… The Future Of Learning? Well, It's Personal, Anya Kamanetz, Robbie Feinberg, Kyla Calvert Mason - November 16, 2018 - If you do a Google image search for "classroom," you'll mostly see one familiar scene: rows or groups of desks, with a spot at the front of the room for the teacher. One teacher, many students: It's basically the definition of school as we know it, going back to the earliest days of the Republic. "We couldn't afford to have an individual teacher for... read more. Governing: Education… Chronic Absenteeism a Major Problem in U.S. Schools, By Mike Maciag - Desks in classrooms all across the country are routinely empty. It’s not due to a lack of funding or declining enrollment, but to the fact that students simply aren’t showing up. The most recent federal data suggest more than 1 in 7 students are chronically absent from our public schools. It’s a widespread problem: At least a dozen schools in nearly every state report... read more. Fatal accident at S.R. 118 & Children’s Home Bradford Road On December 6, 2018 at approximately 6:25 AM Darke County Deputies along with Greenville Township Fire and Rescue, Darke County Coroners Office and Darke County Sheriff's Office Accident Reconstruction Team responded to the intersection of State Route 118 and Children's Home Bradford Road for a serious two vehicle injury accident with ejection.  Preliminary investigation revealed... read more. Forbes… Blockchain: A Revolution For STEM Education, Andrew B. Raupp These days, it seems like everyone is talking about blockchain technology. News about bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies is hard to resist, especially when their value shoots up and everyone wants to know how the blockchain can make them rich. But the real value of blockchain isn't necessarily just the alternative currency component. It also lies in how this technology could... read more. Edison State Student Publication “Words from Within” Set to Launch Edison State Community College is pleased to announce the forthcoming publication of Words from Within with student editors Gabriella Clingman, of Pleasant Hill, Kim Kiehl, of Piqua, and Mindy Bach, of Tipp City. Published by Genesis Graphics of Troy, the release date is scheduled for Saturday, December 15, 2018. A reception will be held on that date at 10 a.m. at the East... read more. More than 60,000 Deer Checked during Gun Season; Darke County: 215 compared to 305 in 2017 -- COLUMBUS, OH – Despite enduring some poor weather, hunters in Ohio checked 60,557 white-tailed deer during the 2018 weeklong deer-gun season, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Last year, hunters checked 72,814 deer over the same period. Ohio’s deer-gun hunting season remains a tradition enjoyed by thousands of hunters for more than 75 years. Starting... read more. DCP preparing for the holiday season Darke County Parks Nature Education Center is again preparing for the Holiday season. Pictured above are the Greenville, Daughters of the American Revolution, that helped to decorate one of the Center's trees.  "The Park District reaps the benefit of volunteers year round but it is especially nice to see this public facility decorated by so many different groups", Parks Director... read more. Hunters Brave the Elements on Day 1 of Deer-Gun Season More than 13,000 deer harvested; 50 in Darke County - COLUMBUS, OH – Hunters checked 13,614 white-tailed deer on Monday, Nov. 26, the opening day of Ohio’s deer-gun hunting season, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). There is still time to get out and enjoy Ohio’s deer-gun season, which remains open through Sunday, Dec. 2. Two... read more. MVCTC Program Shares the Internet of Things Englewood, Ohio – Miami Valley Career Technology Center (MVCTC) Computer Coding and Web Applications program was selected to participate in the Ohio School Board Association (OSBA) Student Achievement Fair. The Student Achievement Fair is held annually in November in conjunction with the OSBA Capital Conference in Columbus. Melissa Goodall, Computer Coding... read more. Greenville students participate at OSBA conference The Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA) held its annual Capital Conference November 11-13, 2018 in Columbus.  This year school board members and district leadership from Greenville City Schools attended Capital Conference and Trade Show, which is designed to help school district governance teams improve student learning and achievement. At the Capital Conference... read more. Local Businesses Host Juniors During Junior Job Shadow Week Over 180 students were scheduled for job shadows with 38 area businesses during Darke County Junior Job Shadow Week held November 12 – 16. Participating juniors signed up for their top five career interests using a menu of nearly ninety different career choices. Job shadow placements were coordinated by Darke County Economic Development. A job shadowing experience... read more. The Edison Foundation Celebrates Giving Tuesday Pledges to Support Student Scholarship Opportunities - This Giving Tuesday, The Edison Foundation will celebrate giving by helping to support student scholarships. Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity worldwide. Following Thanksgiving and the... read more. 4 in 10 College Students Say It’s OK to Disrupt a Speaker on Campus, Tristan Justice November 02, 2018 - An overwhelming majority of American college students say they support the First Amendment, yet more than 4 in 10 think it’s OK to disrupt a speaker on campus. That’s according to findings released Thursday from the 2018 Buckley Program Survey sponsored by the William F. Buckley Jr. Program at Yale University. The survey shows that 79... read more. Richland Source… Flashlight Fridays light up reading at Sherman Elementary School Nov 16, 2018 - MANSFIELD -- Students at Sherman Elementary School are about to finish each week in the dark, but they will keep on reading. Flashlight Fridays have come to Sherman, thanks to the creativity of Robin Burkhardt, library media professional, and the generosity of a local businessman. “Flashlight Fridays is a motivation for kids to read more,” said... read more. The Hechinger Report… Designing accessible ed tech can be costly, but demand is on the rise, By Tara Garcia Mathewson -- The people designing educational technologies are far removed from the students who end up using them. Perhaps most obviously, they’re adults, often many years away from their own time in a classroom. But the differences don’t end there. These designers almost always work in cities, and about 70 percent of U.S. students go to school outside cities... read more. ODA offers tips for purchasing firewood REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio (Nov. 8, 2018) – As winter quickly approaches and more people look to firewood to help heat their homes, the Ohio Department of Agriculture is offering some basic tips to help when purchasing wood. The following firewood rules and regulations are helpful to review: Non-packaged firewood must be sold by the cord or by fractions of a cord. One cord, when properly stacked... read more. Darke County Deputies investigate pedestrian fatally struck by train On November 16, 2018 at 2:55 a.m. Darke County Sheriff’s Deputies along with Versailles Rescue, Versailles Fire Department, Versailles Police Department and CSX responded to the 10,500 block of H.B. Hole Road at the railroad track crossing on the report of a pedestrian struck by a train. Preliminary investigation revealed an unknown female was struck by an eastbound CSX Train. The... read more. EducationDive… Communication critical when introducing competency-based models Organizations such as the International Association for K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL) are pushing for a movement toward broad educational reforms, such as competency-based education, with assessment of mastered skills or proficiencies replacing traditional A-F grading systems, according to a column in The Hechinger Report. However, some parents and students... read more. Edison State receives high marks for student success and satisfaction Edison State Community College continues to build upon its history of student success and commitment to continued improvement in student satisfaction. The 2018 results of the National Community College Benchmark Project (NCCBP) show Edison State performing in the top 25-percent in over 30 measures of student success and student satisfaction. Measured... read more. Greenville City Schools… Help Your Students Use Their Electronic Devices Wisely In October of this year, Greenville High School launched its “one to one technology” initiative. The students and staff of the High School were all provided Apple iPads to be used to help teachers instruct students and to provide students a wider and more diverse set of tools for learning. This step builds upon the infrastructure improvements made at the High School over... read more. Edison State Scholarship Recipients Recognized Edison State Community College in partnership with The Edison Foundation recognized over 110 students during the annual scholarship recognition dinner on Thursday, October 4. The event provides recipients with the opportunity to meet the patrons that made their scholarships available. Following networking and dinner, Dwayne Thompson, Edison State alumni, and Piqua City Schools... read more. Midmark Breaks Ground On Versailles Expansion DAYTON, Ohio, Nov. 2, 2018 — Midmark Corp., a leading provider of medical, dental and veterinary equipment, technology and services, has broken ground on an expansion project that signals the next phase in the company’s evolution as a clinical environmental design company. Midmark celebrated the milestone with an event that included company teammates, as well as local... read more. Midmark Partners with Dayton Children’s for Employees Excellence Program DAYTON, Ohio, Oct. 30, 2018 — Midmark Corp., a leading provider of medical, dental and veterinary equipment solutions, today announced a partnership with Dayton Children’s Hospital to offer company teammates a unique coverage program for their children. The program, which started Oct. 1, 2018,  offers children of Midmark Teammates access to pediatric... read more. Dick Brown is Grand Marshal of Holiday Horse Parade GREENVILLE, Ohio - Main Street Greenville’s Board of Directors and the Horse Parade Committee have named Dick Brown, president of the Greenville High School Alumni Association, as the Grand Marshal of the 2018 Hometown Holiday Horse Parade. Dick Brown was initially selected as the Grand Marshal for the 14th annual event, but due to the cancellation of the 2017... read more. New Midmark Corporate Headquarters Now Open at Austin Landing; Space embodies Midmark’s transformation into a clinical environmental design company -- DAYTON, Ohio, Oct. 24, 2018 — Midmark Corp., a leading provider of medical, dental and veterinary equipment solutions, today announced it has finalized the move to the company’s new corporate headquarters at Austin Landing. Located at the corner of Penny Lane and Rigby Road (10170 Penny Lane... read more. The Washington Post… SAT reclaims title of most widely used college admission test For first time in seven years, more graduating seniors took the SAT than the rival ACT -- By Nick Anderson -- October 23 -- The SAT has vaulted past the rival ACT to reclaim its long-held position as the nation’s most widely used college admission test, according to data provided Tuesday to The Washington Post. Nearly 2 million U.S. students in the class of 2018 took the SAT during... read more. The role of AI in education and the changing U.S. workforce, Elizabeth Mann Levesque Thursday, October 18, 2018 - The growth of artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies (ET) is poised to reshape the workforce.[1] While the exact impact of AI and ET is unclear, experts expect that many jobs currently performed by humans will be performed by robots in the near future, and at the same time, new jobs will be created as technology advances. These... read more. U.S. News & World Report… 13 Million Good Jobs Available for Those With High School Diplomas, By Lauren Camera, Education Reporter - Oct. 16, 2018 - DESPITE THE PUSH AMONG policymakers to steer more people toward a four-year degree, a new report shows that 13 million jobs are still available for those with nothing more than a high school diploma. The figure was among the top-line findings of a report released Tuesday by the Georgetown University Center on... read more. First Presbyterian Church… Pastor John Person announces his retirement Earlier this year, Pastor John Person announced his retirement as of the end of November 2018.  Reverend Person has served as Head Pastor at First Presbyterian Church for the last 22 years and has worn many hats over the years.  Some of the church ministries that he has been involved in include: Stephen Ministry, tutoring, youth group, Confirmation, Choir, praise team, session, deacons, mission... read more. MarketWatch… ACT scores show drop in college readiness, especially math, By Tawnell D. Hobbs - Oct 17, 2018 - A greater percentage of U.S. high-school graduates who took the ACT college-entrance exam aren’t ready for college-level coursework, with math readiness at a 14-year low. ACT on Wednesday released its annual report, the Condition of College and Career Readiness, that shows only 40% of 2018 graduates taking the ACT met a benchmark indicating they... read more. US News & World Report... Around the World, Girls Still Face Challenges in STEM Education, By Sintia Radu - Oct. 11, 2018 - AS THE SEVENTH International Day of the Girl is observed on Thursday, experts remind the public that providing a complete education for girls and women worldwide remains a challenge. According to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, or UNESCO, girls are still more likely than boys to never enter into a... read more. The Daily Signal… Poll: Almost a Third of Millennials Identify as Socialists, Joe Simonson October 05, 2018 - Thirty-one percent of millennials identify as a democratic socialist or socialist, according to a study by Maru/Blue and BuzzFeed News released Thursday. Participants were first asked what description “best reflects your current political leanings,” before being given options ranging from “Strong Democrat,” to “Strong Republican” or “Independent.” A total of 22... read more. BBBS enjoy Shelby Cty Bassmasters Fishing Day Volunteers from Big Brothers Big Sisters and their “Littles” recently enjoyed a Youth Day Fishing Derby at the home of Mike Meyer in Fort Loramie.  The Fishing Derby was co-sponsored by the Shelby County BassMasters and Sidney Kiwanis.  Over 25 volunteers and Littles attended the annual event, which was held on Saturday, September 29. The outing included a cookout for all BassMaster members... read more. Hunters, Anglers Can Now Purchase Multiyear Licenses Lifetime licenses are also available for purchase at Wildlife District Offices and online - COLUMBUS, OH – Beginning Tuesday, Oct. 9, hunters and anglers will be able to buy multiyear licenses in Ohio, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Ohio resident license buyers can choose from 3-year, 5-year, 10-year and lifetime hunting or fishing licenses. All single... read more. Visitors Bureau recognized for Marketing Excellence SANDUSKY, Ohio – The Darke County Visitors Bureau recently received recognition for achievement in marketing and advertising at the Ohio Travel Association’s RUBY Awards presentation, held Sept. 26 in Sandusky, Ohio. The DCVB received a first-place RUBY award for the 2018-2019 Darke County Visitors Guide, and a “Citation of Excellence” in the print advertisement... read more. Edison State Continues to See Increase in Enrollment For the past three years, Edison State Community College has met or exceeded its increased enrollment goals, tracking over four thousand students annually. This fall is no exception as the college has continued to witness an upward trend in enrollment, experiencing a 12-percent increase in overall headcount and a 15-percent increase in credit hours. “We... read more. Greenville City Schools… The Third Grade Reading Guarantee, Kitty Davis, Elementary Principal The Third Grade Reading Guarantee (TGRG) was developed in 2013 and is used as a method to identify students in grades kindergarten through third grade that are behind in reading.  Third grade students will initially take the Ohio’s Grade 3 English Language Arts test on October 23, 2018.  This test is designed to measure whether or not students meet the requirements... read more. BBBS unveils new brand positioning for volunteer recruitment Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke County, along with more than 270 Big Brothers Big Sisters affiliates across the country, today unveiled a new, modern look and brand repositioning with a goal of recruiting more diverse volunteers.  “The need in Shelby and Darke County for young people to have a role model is more urgent than ever,” said Jennifer Bruns... read more. Cancer Association receives donation from local neighborhood Local neighborhood raises $250 for The Cancer Association of Darke County.  The Primrose/Holly Hill Block Party committee: Don & Kelly Atkins, Dan & Dawn Chapman, Robert & Rosemary Cochran and Robert & Amy Perry would like to thank the City of Greenville for allowing the street closure, Chief Thompson and the Greenville Fire Department for giving the kids an up-close look at a fire engine... read more. CIODrive… 4 experts weigh in on AI's role in the US, education, by Alex Hickey It's going to change the world like electricity. It's going to upend our education system and workforce. The winner of the race will rule the world. Artificial intelligence cropped up in discussions across technology, business, culture and political leaders at The Atlantic Festival 2018 this week in Washington. And according to experts, uncertainty of what it will truly bring is perhaps the only certainty... read more. Positive Behavior Intervention & Support at GCSD Middle School We have high expectations at Greenville Middle School through Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) to help all students learn. At Greenville Middle School we have had the benefit of a PBIS team that supports our students’ social emotional learning as well as improving discipline and attendance. “Funded by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education... read more. Two Mill Permanent Improvement Levy Due for Renewal, Doug Fries, Superintendent Greenville City Schools – NO NEW TAXES - On both May 17, 2018 and June 21, 2018 the Greenville City Schools Board of Education unanimously approved resolutions to place a 2 mill permanent improvement renewal issue on the November 6, 2018 ballot.  Greenville City Schools has utilized a permanent improvement levy since 1989 and successfully renewed the issue in the... read more. OSU Extension… Warm and Wet October Expected After a very wet September across all but northwest Ohio in the Maumee River basin, we can expect more of the same in October. September saw some locations in the top 5 wettest on record for Ohio like Columbus and Dayton. We expect the first two weeks of October to average 5-15F above normal with a few days almost 20F above normal. There will be a few... read more. Darke SWCD… Helping the Monarch Butterfly Darke Soil and Water Conservation District is again collecting common milkweed pods in an effort to help the declining Monarch Butterfly population. The milkweed plant is vital to the survival of the Monarch Butterfly. Collected pods are cleaned and the seed is re-distributed across the state of Ohio for planting in 2019. Please make sure that collected pods are brown... read more. Midmark Introduces Better Workstations for Caregivers Better ergonomics help promote caregiver well-being and career longevity - DAYTON, Ohio, Oct. 1, 2018 — Midmark Corp., a leading medical solutions provider for ambulatory care, today announced new workstations to help facilitate a better work experience for caregivers. Bending or stretching to reach supplies and equipment, craning the neck to read from a monitor... read more. Annie Oakley Golf Tournament Results Announced Results are in from the 37th Annual Annie Oakley Golf Tournament held July 23, 2018 at Turtle Creek Golf Course.  96 golfers teed off in the annual event.  The winners in the Low Gross Division were  ~~~ Team #12B    Joe Sowers Team ~   Tom Young, Scott Bowman, Joe Sowers and Shaun Duplessis. The Low Net Score Division Winners were:  Team  #8    Brethren... read more. Big Brothers Big Sisteres… BBBS announces new board members Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke County is pleased to announce the newest members to their Board of Trustees.  New members include Eric Fee, Carol Holmes, Larry Holmes, Maverick Long, and Diane Ontrop.  Eric owns Tribute Funeral Homes in Greenville. Carol is a retired school teacher from Greenville City Schools in Greenville.  Larry is a Finance Executive at Fort Recovery... read more. Suspected impaired driver hits Sheriff’s cruiser On September 27, 2018 at approximately 3:00 PM, the Darke County Sheriff’s Office received multiple 911 calls reporting a possible impaired driver on US Rt. 127 in southern Darke County.  Two separate callers described a white pick-up truck driving all over the road and down into the ditch.  They also described near crashes involving the suspect truck.  Darke County deputies were dispatched... read more. Pew Research Center… 6 facts about America’s students, By Abigail Geiger A projected 50.7 million pre-K-12 students will return to the classroom in U.S. public schools this fall. They comprise a student body that is more racially and ethnically diverse, more likely to graduate from high school and go on to college, and perhaps more prepared than ever before for a world in which education plays an outsize role in determining their futures. Here... read more. Edison State Forms Partnership Abroad Edison State Community College President Dr. Doreen Larson and Board of Trustees Chairman Tom Milligan recently traveled to Barranquilla, Colombia, in South America to visit the Reformed University (Corporacion Universitaria Reformada or CUR) to further discuss partnership opportunities. It was during this visit that President Larson and Rector Helis... read more. CNN… E-cigarette warnings to arrive in high school bathrooms, By Sandee LaMotte September 18, 2018 - (CNN) The US Food and Drug Administration will stage a massive education campaign aimed at the nearly 10.7 million teens at risk for e-cigarette use and potential addiction, the agency said Tuesday. For the first time, the agency will take the message that vaping is dangerous into high school bathrooms and social media feeds of those... read more. Greenville City Schools… District sees improvements, offers more than a test score The Ohio Department of Education released its school district report cards this past week. Ohio issues annual report cards for every public district and school, based on student academic performance and growth as measured by the state tests each spring. The district report card is the way the Department of Education provides families, educators and the community with the information... read more. Deer Hunters: Archery Season Coming Soon   COLUMBUS, OH – Hunters will have their first opportunity to pursue white-tailed deer when archery season opens on Saturday, Sept. 29, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). New for the 2018-2019 season, only one antlerless deer may be taken from Ohio’s public hunting areas per license year. In addition, from Dec. 3, 2018, through Feb. 3, 2019, no antlerless deer may be taken... read more. New Animal Ambassadors at Darke County Parks On July 25, Darke County Parks expanded its raptor education program with the addition of two juvenile Red-tailed Hawks.  Hatched in early May, these hawks were delivered to a rehabilitation facility when the tree they were nesting in was cut down.  While the birds did not have physical injuries, they became accustomed to human interaction and therefore could... read more. High School Students Needed for Local “Big Buddies” Program Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke County is excited to announce their 19th year of programming for their after-school “Big Buddies” mentorship program.  Fun and energetic high school students are needed for the 2018-2019 school year to mentor local elementary students.  This is a wonderful opportunity for high school students to give back to their community, receive... read more. U.S. News & World Report… Roll Call: 15 Percent of K-12 Students Chronically Absent from School, By Lauren Camera, Education Reporter - Sept. 6, 2018 - MORE THAN 8 MILLION children – or about 15 percent of all K-12 students – were chronically absent from school during the 2015-16 academic year, the latest federal data show. The phenomenon, as defined by missing 15 or more days of the school year, is worse in some parts of the country than others.... read more. NPR Ed… Today's College Students Aren't Who You Think They Are, Elissa Nadworny, Julie Depenbrock - Popular culture tells us that college "kids" are recent high school graduates, living on campus, taking art history, drinking too much on weekends, and (hopefully) graduating four years later. But these days that narrative of the residential, collegiate experience is way off, says Alexandria Walton Radford, who heads up postsecondary education research at RTI International... read more. Rotary meets at Bish Discovery Center Recently the Greenville Rotary as part of their interest in holding meetings at different locations once a quarter, recently held their Tuesday gathering at the Darke County Parks new Bish Discovery Center. Roger Van Frank, Director of Darke County Parks and Rotarian welcomed the group of 30 to the center and were treated to presentations by staff and volunteers of what the future... read more. Gallup… U.S. Superintendents Challenged to Find, Keep Good Teachers, By Tim Hodges -- As students across the U.S. return to classes, district superintendents find themselves preparing to meet a range of challenges in the year ahead. Sixty-one percent of superintendents strongly agree that recruiting and retaining talented teachers will be a challenge for their school district this year. Another 22% agree, totaling more than four in five who see teacher recruitment and retention as an important.... read more. The Daily Signal… Electoral College Foes Continue Push to Make Popular Vote Winner President, Fred Lucas - August 28, 2018 - Efforts to elect the president by popular vote has had mixed popularity this year, as Arizona and Maine failed to gather the required number of signatures to appear on the November ballot. Still, after the Connecticut Legislature voted in May to join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, the plan is just 98 Electoral College... read more. Fort GreeneVille DAR Promotes Constitution Week September 17 through 23 commemorates the signing of the Constitution of the United States of America. To kick off Constitution Week, proclamations were given by the Darke County Commissioners and Greenville Mayor Willman. Fort GreeneVille Chapter DAR would like to invite everyone to visit our local libraries in Darke County for Constitution Week. Each of the... read more. Gallup… 7 in 10 Parents Satisfied With Their Child's Education, By Megan Brenan WASHINGTON, D.C. -- As children across the U.S. begin a new school year, parents continue to be much more satisfied with the quality of the education their child is receiving than with K-12 education in the U.S. overall. Seven in 10 parents with school-aged children are "completely" or "somewhat" satisfied with the quality of their oldest child's education, while 48% say... read more. Edison State to Open Campus in Preble County Edison State Community College is pleased to announce yet another campus location set to open in Eaton, Ohio. The announcement comes on the heels of the Troy campus expansion announced earlier this year. Edison State Community College is partnering with the Preble County Youth Foundation (PCYF) to bring accessible and affordable higher education to the region... read more. ODNR Monitors Chronic Wasting Disease in Ohio's Deer Herd   COLUMBUS, OH – As of Aug. 1, portions of Holmes and Tuscarawas counties have been declared a Disease Surveillance Area (DSA) as part of the state’s ongoing efforts to monitor Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). This designation was made after a deer at a captive white-tailed deer facility in Holmes County tested... read more. Two vehicle accident at U.S. 127 and U.S. 36 On September 7, 2018 at approximately 3:06 pm, Darke County Deputies, along with New Madison Fire Dept., Tri Village Rescue, Greenville Fire Dept., and Greenville Twp. Rescue were dispatched to the intersection of US Route 127 and US Route 36 west in reference to a two vehicle accident with two people trapped inside. Preliminary investigation revealed that a yellow 2009 Chevy... read more. Edison State Student Awarded Accounting Scholarship Piqua accountant Rex Wilson (1913-1984) was accepted as a student at Miami University after graduating from high school, but the timing just wasn’t right. He lost his college fund savings with the stock market crash of 1929 and the subsequent Great Depression. After high school graduation he sold shoes and worked with his father at a bookkeeping business... read more. DeWine Releases School Safety Videos (COLUMBUS, Ohio)— Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today released more than a dozen new school safety videos for educators. The 15 new videos were produced by the Attorney General's Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) as part of its "Active Shooter Response: An Educator's Guide" video series. Ten other videos created as part of the series were released in June. OPOTA produced... read more. Ohio Launches Strategic Plan for Education: Each Child, Our Future Today the State Board of Education and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Paolo DeMaria joined key partners to unveil Each Child, Our Future, Ohio’s five-year strategic plan for education. Co-designed over the last year by parents, educators, employers, philanthropic leaders, policymakers and students, the plan seeks to lift aspirations, guide development of... read more. Darke County Sheriff… Two injury accidents on U.S. 127 Injury accident at U.S. 127 and Kruckeberg Road - On August 28, 2018 at approximately 5:07 pm Darke County Deputies along with Greenville Township Fire, Greenville Township Rescue and Versailles Life Squad were dispatched to the intersection of US RT 127 and Kruckeberg Road in reference to an injury accident involving a semi-tractor trailer and a car. Preliminary investigation revealed... read more. Greenville City Schools – 1:1 Initiative Greenville City Schools is excited to provide a new learning opportunity for staff and students.  As a District, we are committed to preparing students for the 21st century and equipping them with necessary tools to be college and career ready.  Technology has become an increasingly critical educational tool as access to knowledge and learning are expanding over... read more. Midmark Announces New Brand Identity to Guide its Continued Growth Rebranding reflects expanding role in enabling a better care experience - DAYTON, Ohio, Aug. 27, 2018 — Midmark Corp., a leading provider of medical, dental and veterinary equipment solutions, today launched a new corporate brand identity that captures the company’s commitment to a better care experience and the growing value Midmark offers customers... read more. Darke County Sheriff… Single injury accident on S.R. 571 On August 26, 2018 at approximately 0257 hours, Darke County Deputies along with Greenville Township Recuse, Greenville Township Fire, and Careflight where dispatched to the 3300 block of State Route 571 in reference to an accident with injury. Preliminary investigation revealed a Black, 2012 Chrysler 300 driven by Austin Littlepage (22) of Greenville was traveling... read more. Shots fired in Greenville On August 22, 2018 at approximately 11:40 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area of the 200 block of Anderson Avenue in reference to a report of shots fired.  Upon arrival and through investigation, it was determined that a subject in the 200 block of Anderson Ave. discovered subjects tampering with his vehicle which was parked on the roadway.  The subject chased... read more. Greenville Library Offers Free Access to Online Educational Courses Greenville Public Library is now offering cardholders free access to online educational courses from Lynda.com. Now owned by LinkedIn, Lynda.com has been the leading provider of online learning content for 20 years. The service has more than 12,000 courses, ranging from computer programming to project management including instruction on various... read more. Juvenile Offenses can make Firearm Possession as an Adult Illegal, By Dan Trevas August 15, 2018 - The state may criminalize firearm possession by adults who were adjudicated delinquent for committing certain crimes as juveniles, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled today, upholding a man’s conviction on that basis. In a 6-1 decision, the Supreme Court found there was no violation of Anthony Carnes’ constitutional due process rights when he was convicted of having... read more. Dayton Daily News… Ohio schools target chronic absenteeism after law change By Jeremy P. Kelley, Staff Writer -- Aug 13, 2018 -- Ohio schools are attacking chronic student absenteeism as a way to improve academic performance, two years after state law changed the way schools have to track attendance. Ohio Department of Education data shows that 16.4 percent of students were chronically absent in 2016-17, meaning they missed 10 percent of the school year... read more. Visit ChildCareSearch.Ohio.gov to Find Before- and After-School Care With many children heading back to school this month, the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) and Ohio Department of Education (ODE) remind parents to visit ChildCareSearch.Ohio.gov when searching for before- and after-school care for their children. Families can search for child care providers by county, city, zip code, program type and Step Up To Quality rating... read more. Great Darke County Fair… Tri-Village Squads Take It All at Cheer Competition, Bob Robinson GREENVILLE – The Great Darke County Cheer Competition was all about Tri-Village this year. Six events, six first place wins for the Vikings. The only events that did not have a first place win for T-V teams and individuals were events in which the District did not participate. Wrapping up the competition, the Tri-Village student body got the Spirit Award; and the... read more. Greenville Police Department… 2018 Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Greenville, OH – The Greenville Police Department will join local and national law enforcement officers and highway safety advocates all across the country for the 2018 National DRIVE SOBER OR GET PULLED OVER Campaign.  During the mobilization, officers will be cracking down on motorists, August 17th – September 3rd– both day and night. Did you know... read more. Greenville City Schools… Welcome to the 2018-19 School Year Welcome to the 2018-2019 school year.  Our administration and staff are eager to begin another year with the students, parents, grandparents, and community members throughout our district.  We hope to have everyone work together to make this another successful instructional and enjoyable year for all. I trust each of you have had a relaxing and enjoyable summer with... read more. Darke County Sheriff issues phone scam alert The Darke County Sheriff’s Office has received reports of a telephone scam in the Darke County area today.  This type of scam has been going on all around the country for sometime and seems to be perpetrated in this area periodically. This particular telephone scam involves the perpetrator identifying himself as Chief Deputy Mark Whittaker of the Darke County Sheriff’s Office to obtain money for failing... read more. Minor injuries in head-on collision on SR 121 at US 36 On August 11, 2018 at approximately 2235 hours Darke County Deputies along with Tri-Village Rescue and New Madison Fire Department were dispatched to the intersection of State Route 121 and US 36 West on an accident with injury. Preliminary investigation revealed a silver 2002 Pontiac Grand Am, driven by Anna Bond, (20) of Bradford, was traveling West on US 36 and stopped... read more. Motorcycle accident on SR 571; two-car accident on SR 118 On August 8, 2018 at approximately 6:19 am, Darke County Deputies along with Greenville Township Fire and Rescue were dispatched to the intersection of State Route 571 & Jaysville St Johns Rd on an injury accident.  CareFlight was called but could not fly due to extreme fog. Preliminary investigation revealed a 2002 Jeep Liberty operated by Joseph York (53) of Greenville, was... read more. OSU Extension… At Least One Good Rain Event Per Week for the Rest of August... Jim Noel - Summer rainfall has been on a wild swing. We have been going back and forth from wet to dry and now we are looking toward a bit wetter pattern again. The outlook for the rest of August calls for slightly above normal temperatures (about 1-2F). Rainfall will likely average 2-4 inches with normal being near 3 inches inches. Isolated totals could reach 5 inches... read more. Arts Week All Day Camp about Legends, From Julie Brewer Arts Week 2018 was based on the theme "Legends." With about 70 students participating in this free all-day camp, the creative juices were flowing! County art teachers Ashley Austerman (Mississinawa), Ruth Estes (Bradford), and Sarah Sutter (Versailles) helped students work on various projects including paper mache dragons, swords, and other medieval... read more. Sheriff’s Deputies respond to possible stabbing On Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at approximately 12:34 p.m., Darke County Sheriff’s Office 911 Communications Center received a report of a possible stabbing that occurred in the 800 Block of Main Street in New Weston, Darke County, Ohio. Darke County deputies responded to the scene.  The investigation revealed a domestic situation between an adult male and female in... read more. GTS Fair Shuttle Greenville Transit System will be offering Park & Ride Service weekdays from 5pm to 11pm and the first weekend 11am to 11pm.  The shuttle will run from the Martz Street gate (gate 3) to two locations on a continuous basis.  The locations offer free parking. Drop off and pick up points are: Greenville Municipal Building – 100 Public Square Darke County Job & Family... read more. Robinson Student Career Center Ground Breaking Ceremony Edison State Community College enjoyed a successful ground breaking ceremony for the Robinson Student Career Center on Thursday, July 26, 2018. Over 120 individuals were in attendance to witness President of Edison State, Doreen Larson, Thom and Pat Robinson and multiple representatives and community leaders break ground for the new center... read more. OSU Extension… Overall Drier Pattern into Early August, by Jim Noel The pattern change from wet to dry has arrived. For the remainder of July expect temperatures not too far from normal, some days above some days slightly below. Nothing real extreme to note in the temperatures. Humidity will also fluctuate from higher to lower to higher. Overall, moisture in the air will be typical for July. The one thing that will be different is the rainfall pattern. July has been... read more. Darke County Sheriff… Rollover on Coletown Lightsville Road On July 19, 2018 at approximately 3:18PM, Darke County Sheriff's Deputies along with Greenville Township Fire and Rescue responded to the 7800 Block of Coletown Lightsville Road on a report an injury accident involving a large truck that rolled over. Preliminary investigation revealed a White 1991 International sanitation truck, driven by Shaun M. Ginter (35) of Greenville, was traveling Northbound on Coletown... read more. Stacys accept DAR Distinguished Citizen Medal National Defense DAR Distinguished Citizen Medal and certificate was awarded to U.S. Navy Petty Officer Kenton Stacy. His parents David and Tracey accepted the medal for Kenton. He is currently getting medical treatment in Houston, Texas. Stacy, a 2002 graduate of Greenville High School, is recovering from injuries sustained as a result of an improvised explosive device (IED), which exploded... read more. Darke County Sheriff… Two-vehicle injury accident on U.S. 127 At approximately 4:12 p.m. Darke County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a two vehicle injury accident on US 127 north of Horatio Harris Creek Road along with Greenville Township Rescue and Greenville Township Fire Department. Preliminary investigation revealed that a 2004 Buick LeSabre driven by Jarrod Archer (18), of Arcanum, was traveling southbound on US 127.  Mr. Archer’s vehicle traveled... read more. Stan Evans Named Holiday Evening Chairmen Prominent local business leader, Stan Evans, has been named Chairman of The Edison Foundation’s 21st Annual Holiday Evening at Edison State. This year’s event will be held on Wednesday, November 28th at the Piqua campus and will feature New York City high-energy brassy funk band Lucky Chops. Proceeds from the evening will directly benefit the Edison Foundation Scholarship Fund which supports... read more. A Message from the Greenville Friends of the Library The officers of the Friends of the Greenville Library (FOL) wish to thank all its members for their support.  As of the end of June, we have 35 single members, 58 family members, and 14 corporate members.  Our members also provide the goodies for the Holiday Open House the second Saturday in December.  We have a hard working group. The FOL... read more. DAR receives DOD Vietnam certificate of appreciation Department of Defense Vietnam War Commemoration recently awarded Fort GreeneVille Chapter DAR with a certificate of appreciation. The chapter "conducted at least six events by December 2017 that thanked and honored the veterans and their families who served in the U.S. Armed Forces during the Vietnam War. Fort GreeneVille Chapter... read more. Tourism spending jumps to $74 million annually GREENVILLE, OH – The Darke County Visitors Bureau released the results of the recently received 2017 Tourism Economic Report, commissioned by the Bureau and the state of Ohio and compiled by Tourism Economics, a division of Oxford Economics Company. The report showed total tourism spending in the county reached $73.8 million in... read more. Duck Derby & Duck-N-Run 5K Winners Announced Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby and Darke County held their 12th Annual Duck Derby and Duck-N-Run 5K at Tawawa Park in Sidney on Thursday, June 28. This year’s Duck Derby had 3,138 ducks “adopted” by community members and local corporate sponsors and raced in nearby Mosquito Creek.  Thirteen fabulous prizes were awarded for the Duck... read more. Gutmann Joins Edison State Board of Trustees Governor John Kasich recently appointed a new trustee to the Edison State Community College Board of Trustees. Mrs. Elizabeth Simms Gutmann was sworn in during the June 6, 2018 board meeting at the Piqua campus. Gutmann earned her Juris Doctorate at the University of Cincinnati College of Law and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communications from Wright State University. Gutman spent 18 years... read more. Garst Museum… Historical Markers Are Restored After many months of restoration, the Garst Museum and Annie Oakley historical markers have been repainted and installed at numerous locations around Greenville and Darke County. According to Dick Brown, local historian, the cast signs advertising the Garst Museum date back to 1971. Mr. Brown believes they were an idea of Ralph Gelder. Mr. Gelder... read more. Darke County Sheriff… Injury accident at U.S. 127 & Kruckeberg On June 25, 2018 at approximately 10:38AM, Darke County Sheriff Deputies along with Greenville Township Fire and Rescue responded to the intersection of US Route 127 and Kruckeberg Road for an injury accident involving a semi and a pick-up truck. Preliminary investigation revealed a Gray 2001 GMC pick-up truck driven by Trenton Prasuhn (16) of Ansonia was... read more. New School Safety Efforts Announced (COLUMBUS, Ohio)— Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced increased efforts by the Ohio Attorney General's Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) and Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) to aid educators and law enforcement in preparing for and reacting to a potentially violent school incident.  "Schools should be safe, nurturing places for children... read more. Lancaster Eagle-Gazette … Local father blends biological, adoptive, and foster children into one family, Spencer Remoquillo - June 15, 2018 - LIBERTY TOWNSHIP — It's not about what you can do, it's about what you are willing to do. That's Eric DeVoe's take on being a father and opening his home to about 25 children in need of a home since 2012. Eric, 43 and his wife, Teri, have worked with Fairfield County Job and Family Services to offer respite and... read more. Extraordinary Nurse Receives Hospital Daisy Award GREENVILLE – During Hospital Week in May, Tammy Short, RN in the Special Beginnings department was surprised by hospital staff with the DAISY Award recognition. “Tammy is an extraordinary nurse. She goes above and beyond to care for her patients,” said Lindsey Clark, registered nurse and employee who nominated Tammy for the award. After... read more. Edison State presents: “African Americans in Piqua, Then and Now” Piqua author and historian Larry Hamilton and Piqua City Commissioner Kris Lee will be at Edison State Community College on Wednesday, June 27 at 1:00 p.m., to discuss “African Americans in Piqua, Then and Now.” Hamilton will be recounting the pre-Civil War story of John Randolph. Randolph, a slave owner, directed in his will that upon his death... read more. Guide available to Help Schools Implement Drug Prevention  (COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today released the Drug Use Prevention Education Resource Guide aimed at helping schools implement effective drug use prevention programming. The guide builds on the 2017 report that said Ohio schools should provide consistent, age-appropriate, evidence-based substance-use prevention education for... read more. Attorney General DeWine… Insurer Task Force on Opioid Reduction Releases Recommendations (COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced the recommendations issued by the Insurer Task Force on Opioid Reduction, a group he formedlast year to foster discussion on how health insurance companies in Ohio can help combat the opioid epidemic. “The opioid epidemic knows no boundaries, and we all must work together to prevent abuse and ensure those suffering get the treatment... read more. Ohio Department of Education… ODE Celebrates New Graduates Headed to U.S. Military In a first-ever ceremony held at The Ohio State University, the Ohio Department of Education celebrated the members of the class of 2018 who are joining the U.S. military. “Ohio salutes these recent graduates and we beam with pride as they take the first steps into their careers in the U.S. military,” said Paolo DeMaria, superintendent of public instruction. “In service to our country... read more. New Community Garden At Full Capacity On May 17, 2018 Darke County Parks held its first information session on the newly constructed community garden at Ohio Street’s Bish Discovery Center.  The response was extremely positive.  By June 1, a mere fifteen days after the initial session, all 21 raised beds had been rented.  Looking out across the space there are now beds full of... read more. Darke County Sheriff… Rollover injury accident on SR 121 On June 19th, 2018 at 2:00 a.m. Darke County Sheriff’s Deputies along with Greenville Rescue, Greenville Fire Department and Careflight responded to the 5100 block of State Route 121 on an injury accident. Preliminary investigation revealed that a 1998 Gray Cadillac Deville driven by Kory Dusko (25) of Greenville, was traveling northbound in the 5100 block of State Route 121... read more. FBI Honors Interns Program 10-Week Summer Program Offers Working Introduction to the FBI - The FBI selected about 700 new honors interns from a pool of 15,000 applicants. The interns will be assigned to work at FBI Headquarters, the Bureau’s research and laboratory facilities at Quantico, Virginia, and in each of the FBI’s 56 field offices around the country. Hundreds of college... read more. Big Brothers Big Sisters Awards Scholarships Darke County recipients: Stevie Allen, Versailles; Mikayla Bailey, Greenville -- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke recently awarded high school graduates with scholarships as part of their Big Buddies Scholarship program.  To be eligible, students must have maintained at least a 2.5 GPA, be a high-school senior enrolled in a Shelby or Darke County school, be a volunteer for Big Brothers... read more. Solidarity is theme of June 14 World Blood Donor Day DAYTON, Ohio – Community Blood Center will join blood service organizations around the globe in the celebration of World Blood Donor Day on June 14. The 2018 theme focuses on blood donations as an act of solidarity with the slogan, “Be there for someone else. Give blood. Share life.” WBDD is an opportunity to thank blood donors for helping save lives and strongly encourage more people to donate... read more. Edison State Students Join NSLS The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) welcomed twenty-five inductees from Edison State Community College during the spring semester. Edison State Chapter Advisor and faculty member William Loudermilk led the induction ceremony and Dr. Paul Heintz, Dean of Arts and Sciences delivered a keynote address. Those inducted into the... read more. Darke County Sheriff… Three-vehicle collision on US 127 On June 11, 2018 at approximately 11:44 AM, Darke County Deputies along with Tri-Village Rescue and New Madison Fire responded to the intersection of US Route 127 and State Route 503 for a 3 vehicle injury accident. Preliminary investigation revealed all three vehicles involved were traveling Southbound on US Route 127, when a Black 2000 Volvo tractor-trailer driven by Malcom... read more. Ohioans reminded to take simple steps to stay healthy at fairs June 06, 2018 - COLUMBUS – As millions of Ohioans prepare to visit any of Ohio’s 94 county and independent fairs, leaders at the Ohio Departments of Agriculture (ODA) and Health (ODH) want to encourage guests to practice good hygiene when visiting livestock exhibits this summer. “Ohio’s fairs are wonderful events that promote our state’s... read more. Springfield News Sun… Sex harassment complaints under Title IX greatly increase at colleges, By Max Filby - Complaints filed under Title IX at U.S. colleges increased nearly five times over 20 years, a new study shows. Title IX is the a gender-equity law used to prevent discrimination at American colleges that receive federal financial assistance. From 1994 to 2014, the number of complaints filed increased by around 1,100 or so, according to an analysis of the... read more. Washington Post… How the Great Recession changed the job market forever for college grads, By Jeffrey J. Selingo - June 2 - As this year’s college graduates transition from school to career, they are entering one of the healthiest job markets in decades for those with newly minted degrees. Compared with their counterparts from the Class of 2010 — who left college in the depths of the Great Recession, when the unemployment rate was 9.5 percent — this year... read more. Increasing Variability In Rainfall, By Jim Noel From Sam Custer, OSU Extension, Darke County - As summer nears, the weather pattern supports an increasing risk of big differences in rainfall totals from too wet to too dry. There is a growing risk of a heat dome developing off the drought area in the south central to southwest parts of the U.S. The heat dome will expand northeast into parts of the corn and soybean... read more. Edison State Darke County students continue service to the community GREENVILLE - Edison State Darke County communications students accumulated over 2,000 hours of community service during their fall and spring 2017-18 semesters. They made nine anti-bullying presentations, seven drug abuse presentations, and helped provide over 3,000 contact hours to Greenville students in Empowering Darke County Youth’s After School Tutoring Program... read more. Ohio Board of Nursing Grants Full Approval to Edison State Edison State Community College’s associate degree nursing program has once again been granted a full five-year approval by the Ohio Board of Nursing (OBN). The Board granted approval to the college at its regularly scheduled meeting held March 21, 2018. To receive approval Edison State’s nursing program recently underwent a required survey visit where an Education Regulatory Surveyor met... read more. Ohio Department of Education… Spread the Word: Kids Eat Free This Summer! This summer, the Ohio Department of Education is sponsoring the Summer Food Service Program, providing children with free, healthy meals. It's easy to participate and no sign up is required. Simply call 1-866-3-HUNGRY (1-866-348-6479), visit education.ohio.gov/KidsEat or use the Department’s mobile app for meal times and locations (coming soon to the app). The Ohio Department of Education... read more. Northern Miami Valley Ohio Red Cross Volunteers Honored Four residents of the Northern Miami Valley were honored at the local Red Cross Annual Meeting. The meeting was held to review last year’s accomplishments including: Sound the Alarm efforts, the election of new officers, and honoring outgoing board members. The following volunteers were honored for their hard work and dedication to the Red Cross mission... read more. Two Careflighted following collision on US 36 On June 2, 2018 at 3:44 PM Darke County Deputies along with Gettysburg Fire, Gettysburg Rescue, and Careflight were dispatched to the 6600 block of US 36 reference a two-vehicle crash with one rolled over.  Preliminary investigation revealed a blue, 2008 Kia Sedona, driven by Michael D. Dunevant, 57, of Greenville, was traveling westbound on US 36 when he... read more. Edison State Agriculture Program Sees First Graduates The Edison State Community College Darke County Campus witnessed their first two agriculture graduates receive their diplomas during the college’s 43rd annual commencement ceremony. Mr. Wyatt King, of Greenville, and Mr. Logan Ressler, of Arcanum, received their Associate of Applied Science degrees in Agriculture on May 11, 2018. “We’re proud... read more. DCVB Director Staugler Talks Tourism with State Legislators Columbus, Ohio—Matt Staugler of the Darke County Visitors Bureau, a member of the Ohio Association of Convention and Visitors Bureaus,  joined  colleagues from across the state on May 23rd for the 2018 Ohio Tourism Legislative Day. Staugler met with state elected officials, including Ohio Sen. Matt Huffman and State Rep. Stephen Huffman. The day is... read more. Ohio Big Brother & Big Sister of the Year Rodney McBride of Columbus was selected as Ohio Big Brother of the year by the Ohio Big Brothers Big Sisters State Association.  Rodney, who is employed by Nationwide, was matched with his Little Brother Alonte by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio eight years ago when Alonte was in third grade.  Alonte is now a sophomore who participates on his... read more. American Red Cross Exceeds Sound the Alarm Goals National and local campaigns successful - Piqua – (May 24, 2018) -  The results are in and the Northern Miami Valley Ohio Chapter of the American Red Cross had an extremely successful Sound the Alarm campaign! NMVO volunteers and community partners installed a total of 268 free smoke alarms in the area residences, making 116 homes safer... read more. Edison State Announces Spring 2018 Dean’s List Edison State Community College recognizes 458 students for excellence in academics on the Spring 2018 Semester Dean’s List. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a student must have at least a 3.5 grade point average and carry a minimum of 12 hours for the semester. Anna: Andrew Amsden, Emily Aufderhaar, Allison Bertke, Tina Colthar, Griffin Doseck... read more. More than 700 Children are Currently Listed as Missing in Ohio (COLUMBUS, Ohio)—In recognition of National Missing Children's Day today, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine released the 2017 Ohio Missing Children Clearinghouse Report, which documents that 20,043 children were reported missing in Ohio in 2017. "Fortunately, around 98 percent of the children reported missing in 2017 were found safe, but... read more. "One of the Best Senior Pranks" Lands Parents Who Host in the News Recently, a senior prank by students at Cumberland High School has caught national media attention. The students took half a car, some bricks, a tarp, duct tape, and a Parents Who Host banner and set up what appeared to be a car crashed into the school. Locals called police, who were so impressed with the illusion, which caused no damage to the... read more. Community Leadership partnership celebrates 15 years The Edison State Community College Center for Leadership Development and the Paul G. Duke Foundation are pleased to celebrate the 15th year of their nonprofit leadership training partnership by announcing the naming of the Paul G. Duke Academy for Community Leadership. The Paul G. Duke Academy for Community Leadership will build... read more. National Missing Children’s Day 2018… Help Us Find Them Today (May 25), on National Missing Children’s Day, we would like you to look at the faces of the children on this page—some who went missing years ago and some more recently—and reach out to law enforcement if you have any information that might lead to the recovery of any of these kids. Children continue to face dangerous threats these days from online predators, human... read more. Edison State Names Employees of the Semester Edison State Community College recognized outstanding employee performance at its most recent all-campus meeting in the Robinson Theater at the Piqua Campus. The Employee of the Semester award speaks to Edison State’s commitment to quality and sustaining positive employee engagement. “These employees make a difference to Edison... read more. Two Careflighted following accident at US 127 and SR 242 On May 23, 2018 at approximately 2022 hours Darke County Deputies along with Ansonia Rescue, Ansonia Fire Department, and Careflight were dispatched to the intersection of US 127 and State Route 242 in reference to an injury accident. Preliminary investigation revealed a gold 1993 Chevrolet Caprice driven by William A. Schellenbarg, 66, of Ansonia was traveling... read more. Edison State Honors Graduates Nearly 450 students made that all-important walk down the aisle and across the stage to receive their diplomas during Edison State Community College’s 43rd annual commencement ceremony. Edison State President Dr. Doreen Larson gave a speech praising the hard work of the graduates and explained the value of their accomplishments. “I ask both our graduates... read more. Pets of the week GREENVILLE - The Darke County Animal Shelter wants to inform everyone that due to the fact that their running pet Grant is expiring, they are no longer giving the $30 certificates with adoptions for spaying/neutering. The Shelter hours are 8am till 4:30pm Monday-Friday and 9:00 till noon on Saturday. The Shelter is located at 5066 County Home Road in Greenville, and the phone number is 547-1645... read more. GNB Announces Promotion & Board Reorganization Greenville National Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Susan Shields who joined their Senior Management team this spring as Senior Vice President & Controller.  Susan began working at GNB shortly after graduating from Greenville High School. Over the years she has worked as a Teller, Loan Clerk, Compliance and Audit Assistant, Auditor, Assistant Controller... read more. Midmark Awards $20,000 Technical Scholarship to Devin Huelskamp DAYTON, Ohio, May 16, 2018 — Midmark Corp., a leading provider of medical, dental and veterinary equipment solutions, is pleased to announce Devin Huelskamp as the Midmark Technical Scholarship Award recipient for 2018.  Huelskamp is a senior at St. Henry High School and will attend Wright State University to study electrical engineering. He will intern at Midmark during... read more. Arcanum MVCTC FFA Recognized at State Convention On May 3rd and 4th members of the Arcanum – MVCTC FFA Chapter attended the 90th Ohio FFA State Convention held at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus.   Members were recognized for various accomplishments at their second State Convention after being reestablished as a FFA Chapter.  While in Columbus members were able to attend... read more. CBC/Vectren award five “Lead the Way” Scholarships Courage, Caring, Conviction are Winning Themes in Competition - DAYTON, Ohio – Five area high school seniors have earned $1,000 Community Blood Center/Vectren Lead The Way Creative Scholarships for illustrating giving blood as acts of courage, compassion and celebration in their award-winning blood drive campaigns. The 2018 Lead The Way winners... read more. Inside Higher Education… The Duty to Prevent Suicide, By Scott Jaschik May 8, 2018 - Top court in Massachusetts rules that colleges and professors in some cases may be sued for failing to prevent students from killing themselves… The Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts on Monday found that the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and some of its professors and officials, could not be sued for the suicide in 2009 of a... read more. MVCTC Students are Semi-Finalists in Youth Art Exhibit Englewood, Ohio –The Miami Valley Career Technology Center (MVCTC) Graphic Art classes are proud to announce their 19 regional semi-finalists and 2 top 300 winners in the 2018 Ohio Governor’s Youth Art Exhibition. This prestigious art exhibition, now in its forty-eighth year, is dedicated to the educational and artistic advancement of our talented... read more. Start Talking… Students rally for prevention at Ohio Statehouse Arcanum Health Team wins $1,000 scholarship -- 5/2/2018 -- More than 2,100 middle and high school students across Ohio marched in downtown Columbus on April 19 as part of the 7th annual We Are The Majority Rally to celebrate healthy lifestyles and advocate for youth-led prevention. “The We Are The Majority Rally brings together youth from all across Ohio and from all walks of life... read more. Inside Higher Education… Opioid Epidemic Largely Skips Campuses, By Grace Bird May 7, 2018 -- While the opioid epidemic continues to ravage American communities -- opioid-related fatalities tripled from 2000 to 2015 -- colleges largely have been spared by the crisis so far. The opioid epidemic is often called the "equal opportunity" crisis, because the abuse of prescription opioids historically has hit white people harder than minority groups. (However, opioid-related... read more. OSU Extension… Be Mindful of Honeybees and Other Pollinators During Planting, Reed Johnson, Kelley Tilmon, Andy Michel - The winter of 2017-2018 is destined to go down in Ohio beekeeping history as one of the worst on record.  In October, the OSU honey bee lab had 50 living colonies, but by the beginning of April, we were down to just 5 survivors. While some of these honey bee colonies died as a result of the exceptionally long, cold winter... read more. Arcanum MVCTC FFA Members Compete In Mechanics Contests Despite the fact the Arcanum MVCTC FFA does not currently have access to shop space members have still been able to get involved in mechanics contest.   There are current plans to construct an Agricultural Shop Laboratory, and those interested in contributing to the project can contact the school, but for the time being members are making do by practicing... read more. Click it or Ticket crackdown scheduled Greenville, OH – The Greenville Police Department will join local and national law enforcement officers and highway safety advocates all across the country for the 2018 national Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement mobilization, May 21-June 3, 2018. During the mobilization, officers will be cracking down on motorists who fail to wear their seat belts – both day... read more. Darke County Sheriff… Courthouse parking restricted during trial Due to security measures that are being taken during an upcoming trial at the Darke County Courthouse in Greenville, parking will be restricted in certain areas around the Courthouse. The following is subject to change based on the status of the trial and associated hearings. The following parking restrictions are expected to take place on Wednesday May 16th, Thursday... read more. FBI releases the 2017 Internet Crime Report Calls for Increased Public Awareness, reminding the Public that Reporting Internet Crime is Necessary to Combating Internet Crime - On May 7, 2018, the FBI released the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) 2017 Internet Crime Report, which highlights trending Internet scams. The information in the report was compiled from complaints of suspected criminal Internet... read more. Court News Ohio… Driverless Cars in the Fast Lane: The Legal Questions, By Anne Yeager May 3, 2018 - The big auto companies are speeding up testing to get driverless cars on American roads. In fact, Ford is hoping to make it happen by the year 2021. Due to such a quick timetable, the Ohio Supreme Court’s Office of Judicial Services hosted a court technology conference featuring expert Dr. Laura Liptai, a professor at the University... read more. NPR/Ipsos Poll: Most Americans Support Teachers' Right To Strike, Anya Kamanetz As the wave of teacher walkouts moves to Arizona and Colorado this week, an NPR/Ipsos poll shows strong support among Americans for improving teachers' pay and for their right to strike. Just 1 in 4 Americans believe teachers in this country are paid fairly. Nearly two-thirds approve of national teachers' unions, and three-quarters agree teachers have the... read more. Arcanum Students find success in Mechanical Contest When the Arcanum MVCTC Ag Ed Program started in 2016 no one knew exactly what to expect.  Now two years later it is clear not only have the student bought into the program but they are ready to compete. One example is the Ohio FFA Association’s Agricultural Technology and Mechanical Systems Career Development Event.  In this contest students demonstrate knowledge and technical skill development... read more. Edison State Professor Receives National Recognition The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) recently awarded Edison State Community College professor David Barth with the inaugural Dale P. Parnell Distinguished Faculty designation at the annual AACC national convention in Dallas. Professor Barth, of Troy, is an Associate Professor of Electronics Engineering Technology at Edison State Community College, a position... read more. Two vehicle injury crash on Conover Road On May 6, 2018 at 9:49 AM Darke County Deputies, along with Versailles Fire Dept., Versailles Rescue, and Careflight, were dispatched to a two vehicle, injury crash in the 10600 block of Conover Road. Investigation revealed that Hannah Grisez, 17, of Versailles, driving a 2015 GMC Acadia, was pulling out of a driveway at 10699 Conover Road when she failed to... read more. Arcanum MVCTC FFA Banners in Grain Merchandising Arcanum MVCTC FFA members recently competed in the Ohio FFA Grain Merchandising Contest.  The purpose of the Grain Merchandising Contest is to stimulate interest in the area of grain merchandising and to make students aware of the complex decision-making process associated with merchandising agricultural products. Arcanum MVCTC... read more. Celebrate Ohio’s Educators During Teacher Appreciation Week Teacher Appreciation Week is next week (May 7-11), and we invite you to help us thank Ohio’s remarkable educators by sharing a story of a teacher or teacher team using #OhioLovesTeachers on Twitter and Instagram. Ohio has more than 1.7 million K-12 public school students. That amounts to, at least, 1.7 million daily aha moments in classrooms... read more. Arcanum MVCTC FFA Members do well at State Judging Members of the Arcanun MVCTC FFA competed in the Ohio FFA Spring Judging Contest on March 24th in Columbus and April 7th in Wooster.  Members competed in General Livestock Judging and Dairy Judging.  In the General Livestock contest members evaluated Beef Cattle, Sheep, Goats and Swine.   They placed classes, completed market... read more. Local DAR came home with many awards and recognition Fort GreeneVille Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution members recently attended the 119th Ohio Daughters of the American Revolution State Conference in Columbus. The Ohio DAR members joined together to celebrate their many accomplishments over the past year. Public Relations & Media:   Outstanding Public Relations for... read more. Edison State Students Inducted to PTK Honor Society Twenty-three new members were inducted into the Edison State Community College Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) during a ceremony on Tuesday, April 24 at the Piqua campus. Each semester, students are invited to join the honor society based on academic criteria.  The Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society was established in 1918 to recognize and... read more. Poultry Days 2018… Applications accepted for 2018 Miss Chick Pageant Versailles Poultry Days, Inc. is pleased to announce we are now accepting applications for the 2018 Miss Chick Pageant. The contest, sponsored by Versailles Savings and Loan and Versailles Poultry Days, Inc., will take place June 8 & 9, 2018 beginning with personal interviews at noon on Friday the 8th and the onstage interview beginning at 2 PM on Saturday the 9th in the old... read more. May 25 is National Missing Children’s Day: Help Us Find Them After a teenage girl was reported missing in Virginia earlier this year, the FBI and police worked quickly to reunite her with her family and arrest the man who’d lured her away. Unfortunately, not all lost children are found quickly, and some never make it home. On National Missing Children’s Day, the FBI asks the public for help in locating any of the victims pictured here from our Kidnapping and Missing Persons webpage... read more. Ohio Supreme Court Addresses Child Welfare Safety, By Anne Yeager April 27, 2018 - The Ohio Supreme Court’s Children and Families Section invited judges, prosecutors, child welfare agencies, and experts to a recent forum to try to improve collaboration in child welfare cases. This was the annual multi-disciplinary training hosted in collaboration with the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. “We started... read more. National Prescription Drug Take Back Day COLUMBUS—State Representative Steve Huffman (R-Tipp City) encouraged constituents in the 80th district to participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, April 28 at participating locations. The nationwide initiative provides an opportunity for citizens to safely and conveniently dispose of unused or expired medications. The Ohio Department of Health... read more. Annual Majority Walk, By Kiley Grilliot, Edison State student On the morning of April 2nd, We are the Majority held their 2nd annual Majority Awareness walk. About 200 people from all over Darke County marched downtown in Greenville for a drug-free community. We are the Majority is a youth-led group, led by 7th through 12th graders. Greenville and Tri-Village have We are the Majority groups through their schools... read more. Edison State Leads the Way in Open Educational Resources Edison State Community College is teaming up with the Ohio Association of Community Colleges (OACC) as well as universities from around Ohio to reduce the cost of student textbooks. The initiative, named Open Educational Resources (OER), is supported by a $1.3 million Innovation Grant from the Ohio Department of Higher Education. OER... read more. Darke County Sheriff… Self-inflicted accidental shooting On April 21, 2018 at approximately 1:24 PM Darke County Deputies along with Gettysburg Rescue, Gettysburg Fire and Careflight were dispatched to 8671 Old US 36 in reference to a self inflicted gun shot wound. Preliminary investigation revealed Luke Meyer, 21, of Houston, was removing a pistol from a holster located on his side. As Mr. Meyer removed the pistol he... read more. Edison State to recognize administrative professionals Edison State Community College will present a program on Wednesday, April 25 in recognition of Administrative Professional Day that salutes the many contributions of support staff throughout the area. The Office Systems and Administration Advisory Committee at Edison State sponsors the program. The program is open to all office support professionals, including administrative... read more. Inside Higher Education… Justice Department Investigates Early-Decision Admissions, By Scott Jaschik - April 9, 2018 - Focus appears to be how some colleges share information about those admitted early. Common App asks applicants to consent to the practice. The Justice Department has started an investigation into whether some colleges' early-decision admissions programs violate federal antitrust laws through agreements among institutions or... read more. Darke County Jail Evacuated Deputies treated for exposure to methamphetamine - On April 17, 2018 at approximately 1:00 PM Darke County, Sheriff’s Deputies and Corrections Officers were in the process of booking a male subject into the jail when they were exposed to an unknown white powder. Please see yesterday’s news release. On April 18, 2018, the Darke County Jail had resumed normal operation... read more. 84th District candidate Travis Faber assaulted in Celina On April 12, 2018 Travis Faber reported the Celina P.D. that within a few days prior someone had stolen a large campaign sign from the corner of Westbank Rd and US127.  It had been placed on private property with permission.  Review of nearby surveillance footage showed a person in a red Ford pickup truck took the sign on April 9th. On April 17th Mr. Faber was... read more. Confronting the Opioid Crisis, By Grace Bird Nursing colleges add curricula to deal with a growing public health problem - April 11, 2018 - Nurses are on the front lines of the opioid epidemic. As the first faces many patients see, nurses have the opportunity to identify individuals who are addicted, and they can also save lives by administering naloxone, an "opioid antagonist" that reverses the effects of an... read more. Darke County Sheriff… Deputies treated for exposure to powder at jail On April 17, 2018 at approximately 1:00 PM Darke County, Sheriff’s Deputies and Corrections Officers were in the process of booking a male subject into the jail when they were exposed to an unknown white powder. Greenville Police Department transported 37-year-old Stephen A. Garner Jr. to the Darke County Jail.  He was arrested at the request of the Ohio Adult Parole Authority.  After arriving at the Darke County Jail... read more. Akron Beacon Journal… Deadly dangers lurk for recreational drug users as opioid crisis evolves, By Amanda Garrett -- Some Akron police and firefighters this weekend braced for another wave of overdose deaths after finding three young women dead near what appeared to be some form of powdered drugs and a rolled-up dollar bill in a Firestone Park home. No onslaught followed, however, possibly because the three 20-year-olds — who were celebrating one of their birthdays... read more. Wright State to Offer Organizational Leadership Degree at Edison State Information Session Set for April 30 - Wright State University will soon offer a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Organizational Leadership at Edison State Community College’s Piqua Campus. To cement the partnership, Edison State Community College and Wright State University have entered an articulation agreement to ensure a seamless transfer for... read more. Rear end collision on SR 118 and Phares Drive On April 12, 2018 at 11:37 AM Darke County Deputies along with Greenville Rescue and Greenville Twp. Fire were dispatched to the intersection of State Route 118 and Phares Drive reference a two vehicle, injury crash. Investigation revealed that a 2017 Ford Escape, driven by Charlene K. McGlothin, 70, of Greenville, was northbound on State Route 118, slowing to... read more. OSU Extension… Weather Pattern Favors Only Slow Improvement, Jim Noel Challenging Weather to linger throughout April! The expected cold and wet weather pattern for spring that has been forecast since December continues. There will be some relief this week after a cold start to the week with temperatures 10 degrees below normal we will switch and see temperatures by the end of the week a good 10+ degrees above normal but... read more. Greenville City Schools… GCS Crossing Guards, Jeffrey Cassell Greenville City Schools has two crossing guards that are employed by the school district.  One crossing guard is located at Ohio Street and Greenmoore Court.  The second paid crossing guard is at East Main Street and Orchard Drive.  The school provides another crossing guard as part of a duty for a school employee, which is located on Ohio Street in... read more. Commitment to Quality, Growth, and Partnerships on the Forefront for Edison State Edison State Community College President Dr. Doreen Larson held the second annual State of the College address Wednesday morning with nearly 90 business leaders, community members, elected officials, and Edison State faculty and staff in attendance. In her address, Dr. Larson explained how Edison State continues to focus on the quality of education, transfer opportunities... read more. Ohio Senator Matt Huffman… $2.62 Billion Capital Budget signed into law Over $270K awarded for new public amphitheater in Versailles - COLUMBUS - On Friday, the state's Capital Budget was signed into law by the Governor, investing $2.62 billion in Ohio's infrastructure and local community projects.  The legislature generally approves a Capital Budget every two years with the goal of funding needed improvements to public services and facilities across the state... read more. The American Bald Eagle in Darke County Our national symbol, the bald eagle displays many outstanding characteristics - exceptional vision, a striking appearance, and a commanding presence. Sadly, by the latter half of the 20th century, the bald eagle was classified as an endangered species. Through the diligent efforts of wildlife biologists and a concerned public, the bald eagle population is... read more. Awareness Week kicks off with Majority Awareness Walk Nearly 200 students and community members gathered on Broadway to attend the 2nd Annual Majority Awareness Walk on April 2nd.  Despite the cold and snow, students stepped out to show their commitment to a drug-free future and to spread the message that according to Prevention Action Alliance, a MAJORITY of teens are drug and alcohol free and... read more. The Daily Call… Edison gives State of the College address, By Sam Wildow New projects, partnerships, commitments discussed - PIQUA — With new projects underway, Edison State Community College reinforced a commitment to community partnerships, fiscal responsibility, and their students during their second annual State of the College address on Wednesday morning. “It is always my pleasure to welcome members of the... read more. FBI: Operation Disarray: Shining a Light on the Dark Web Nationwide Law Enforcement Action Targets Online Drug Trafficking - A nationwide law enforcement action aimed at shining a light on those who use the dark web to buy and sell illegal opiates has resulted in hundreds of interactions and arrests of individuals who may have considered their seemingly anonymous online transactions beyond the reach of authorities... read more. Visitors Bureau awards six grants in 2018 GREENVILLE, OH – The Darke County Visitors Bureau released the names of the recipients of the 2018 Darke County Tourism Grants. This year, six recipients were chosen (up from four in 2017) – The Annie Oakley Festival Committee’s Cowboy Mounted Shooting Contest, Versailles Poultry Days, Main Street Greenville’s Popcorn & Prohibition event... read more. More Tax Scams Reported as Filing Deadline Nears March numbers double January’s numbers - (COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today warned that more consumers are reporting tax scams ahead of the April 17 tax-filing deadline. In March, the Ohio Attorney General’s Help Center logged more than 340 reports of tax scams, compared to about 160 in January and 280 in February. “Scam artists cast a... read more. Garst Museum Searching for History on Darke County Barns Drive anywhere in Darke County and you will see an old barn. Although many have outlived their purpose, they are still admired for their weathered beauty and the craftsmanship that has enabled them to stand for hundreds of years. Garst Museum has some recorded history in their reference library on some of the interesting barns that once dotted Darke County. Many of the century old barns... read more. Visitors Bureau offers paid internship GREENVILLE, OH – The Darke County Visitors Bureau will again offer a paid summer internship to a qualified student in the areas of marketing, tourism and hospitality.  This individual will be part of a dynamic marketing team and have the opportunity to be involved with virtually all aspects of the organization’s efforts. The Darke County Visitors Bureau is a not-for-profit, destination marketing... read more. Edison State Students Place in National Ag Marketing Contest The Agriculture Finance class at Edison State Community College’s Darke County Campus recently participated in a national commodity marketing challenge, AgYield Simulation. Two Edison State students, Kayla Seman, of Bradford, and Wyatt King, of Greenville, placed in the top five out of 60 individuals who competed. Seman finished in second... read more. Skid Steer Rodeo Coming to the Great Darke County Fair Calling all skid steer and track loader operators! It’s time to show your skills at the rodeo…the Skid Steer Rodeo, presented by Apple Farm Service! Are you the best skid steer or track loader operator? Apple Farm Service will be at the Great Darke County Fair to find out! Contestants will be timed as they finish a series of obstacles while operating a skid steer... read more. Poultry Going Platinum In advance of the upcoming festival, and to allow parade and festival preparation, the Poultry Days Board is proud to share the 2018 theme artwork.  While the current board will be seeking another annual sales record the Poultry Days organization is anticipating a significant milestone as the festival expects to sell its One Millionth Dinner.   In recognition... read more. Summit Focuses on Protecting Children in Domestic Violence Cases, By Anne Yeager March 26, 2018 - A consortium of state agencies gathered at a local conference aimed at helping end the cycle of domestic abuse for Ohio children. It’s called Calling All Heroes, to discuss what happens to children in court systems when they are abused within the family and the family goes through a divorce. “When I first started, I would argue, she’s a... read more. New Options Available for Ohio's High School Equivalence Test Ohioans now have three testing options for earning a certificate of high school equivalence. The Ohio Department of Education approved GED, HiSET and TASC as the official testing companies for adult learners to use to earn the certificate of high school equivalence, generally considered to be the equivalent of a high school diploma. “For individuals... read more. Local Republican Leader Appointed to NFRW Board ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Lyn Bliss, a local Republican woman leader will serve on the Board of Directors of the National Federation of Republican Women (NFRW) in 2018-2019. NFRW President Jody Rushton has appointed Lyn Bliss of Greenville to the organization’s Bylaws Committee, which is responsible for accepting proposed amendments to the NFRW Bylaws and approval of... read more. Main Street Greenville to Facilitate Veteran Banner Program GREENVILLE, Ohio-  Main Street Greenville is proud to announce their newest project, The Hometown Heroes Banner Program. This program was created to pay tribute to the brave men and women in Greenville who are serving, have served, or have given their life to our country in the United States Armed Forces. The Hometown Heroes banners will be displayed... read more. Red Cross Smoke Detectors Not Part of Safety Recall March 22, 2018 —The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is recalling Kidde dual-sensor (photoelectric and ionization) smoke alarms—models PI2010 and PI9010 because they could fail to work in the event of a fire. The smoke alarms installed by the Red Cross are NOT part of the CPSC recall. The Red Cross is installing Kidde... read more. Search warrant results in drug arrest On March 22, 2018, Darke County Sheriff Narcotics Unit, along with the Darke County Special Response Team, conducted a search warrant at 114 ½ West Main Street, Rossburg, Ohio  45362. At the time of the search warrant, three individuals were in the residence.  All three were taken into custody without incident. 47-year old James R. Paris was arrested for possession of... read more. The Daily Signal… White House Releases New Details on School Safety Agenda, Fred Lucas - March 12, 2018 - President Donald Trump will push states to make it easier to seize weapons from people a court finds dangerous, hold federal agencies more accountable for background checks, and promote arming teachers. The White House’s formal release of a school safety agenda is an early step, as the president is also naming a commission to come up... read more. Harrison to represent Darke County on Ohio DD Council The Ohio DD Council is one of a national network of state councils, committed to self-determination and community inclusion for people with developmental disabilities. With the mission of creating change that improves independence, productivity and inclusion for people with developmental disabilities and their families in community life, the council members use their... read more. Keeping Buildings Safe, David Torrence, GHS Assistant Principal The most recent school attack has intensified the sense of unease in our country.  There are, sad to say, no easy answers for the questions this latest attack has generated.  Well-intended people argue passionately - and at times angrily - about why attacks at schools continue to happen and how to prevent future attacks.  Government officials... read more. OFRW supports Faber, DeGenaro and Baldwin GOP women attend Darke County Lincoln Day Dinner - BRADFORD, OHIO ─ Members from seven Federated Republican Women’s clubs recently attended the Lincoln Day Dinner sponsored by the Darke County Republican Party. The event was held at the Stillwater Golf Course. The Clubs are all federated through the National Federation of Republican... read more. The Parent Teacher Partnership is Evolving, By Rhonda Schaar, GMS Principal We are pleased to announce the GMS Parent Teacher Partnership Group has chosen to continue the valuable work of opening the lines of communication, ensuring equity and increased involvement with parents and teachers that began three years ago.  The meetings have focused on Greenville Middle School but hope to expand the conversations and... read more. MVRPC Releases the Updated “Tale of the Trails” Dayton, OH – The Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission is excited to announce the release of the updated “Tale of the Trails” infographic, which highlights the principal findings of the Miami Valley Trail User Survey Report compiled at the end of 2017.  The graphic, available online at mvrpc.org/tale-of-the-trails, depicts the social, economic, health... read more. Marilyn Robbins shares stories of Annie Oakley Marilyn Robbins has authored another book about Annie Oakley. Marilyn’s interest in Annie started when she became a volunteer at Garst Museum some 20 years ago.  Tasked with learning everything she could about Annie to share with museum visitors, it became her life’s passion to research and write about Annie Oakley. This is the fifth book that Marilyn has edited and compiled about Darke County's... read more. Darke County Sheriff… Driver cited for semi-tractor trailer crash On March 12, 2018 at approximately 2:28 PM Darke County deputies along with North Star Fire, Rossburg Fire and Ansonia Rescue responded to the 6600 block of Wabash York Road in reference to a semi tractor trailer on it's side. Preliminary investigation revealed a white 2017 Peterbilt tractor, pulling a bulk feed trailer was driven by Timothy L. Hicks, 56 of Bradford Ohio.  Mr. Hick's was traveling... read more. Bowl for Kids’ Sake raises over $38,600 for BBBS This year’s Bowl for Kids’ Sake was held on Friday, March 2, and Saturday, March 3, at Bel-Mar Lanes in Sidney and Treaty Lanes in Greenville.  The event was supported by 123 local businesses and individuals who sponsored, made general donations, and/or donated prizes for the event.  The two-day event brought together 348 bowlers to make up 69... read more. The Daily Signal… How This Ohio Program Trains Teachers in 12 States to Carry Guns, Fred Lucas - March 06, 2018 - “In short, we decided we were tired of watching our kids die in schools.” When a school shooting occurred barely an hour away, administrators with the Mad River school district in Riverside, Ohio, looked for ways to keep it from happening at their schools. “The safety of our students is paramount,” Mad River Superintendent... read more. Ohio 2017 Concealed Carry Report issued (COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today issued a report indicating that 131,345 concealed carry licenses were issued in Ohio in 2017. According to the statistics reported to the Attorney General’s Office, in 2017 Ohio county sheriffs issued 77,281 new licenses and 54,064 renewals. Permit holders who wish to renew their licenses must do so every... read more. OFRW Endorses unopposed Primary Republicans Columbus, Ohio – The Board of Directors of the Ohio Federation of Republican Women (OFRW) has voted to endorse those unopposed Republicans who will be appearing on Ohio’s May 8 Republican primary ballot. Those Ohio executive branch positions endorsed were Keith Faber for Auditor, Frank LaRose for Secretary of State and Dave Yost for Attorney General. Judicial branch... read more. Midmark Introduces Better Way to Capture Blood Pressure Measurement DAYTON, Ohio, March 1, 2018 — Midmark Corp., a leading medical solutions provider for ambulatory care, today announced a new method to help clinicians obtain better vital signs measurements for patients, setting the foundation for better point of care diagnosis, patient risk stratification and medication dosing. A new generation of Barrier-Free Examination Chairs allows clinicians to help... read more. York Recognized for Dean's Honor List at Cedarville University Cedarville, OH (March 4, 2018) - Kassidy Lynn York of Greenville has been recognized for achieving the Dean's Honor List for fall semester 2017 at Cedarville University. Students on the Dean's Honor List have achieved 3.75 GPA or higher for the semester while carrying a minimum of 12 credit hours. Ms. York is majoring in Middle Childhood Education and minoring in Biblical Studies. During her first... read more. Inside Higher Education… Ending ‘Mom-and-Pop’ Governance, By Rick Seltzer March 1, 2018 -- The challenges colleges and universities face are well documented and often intimidating. Population trends will leave institutions in some parts of the country without enough traditional-age local students to fill classrooms, while stretching others’ capacity. Costs keep escalating, high sticker prices are a consistent source of angst and constantly rising discount rates leave many private... read more. Six injured, including two children, in rollover crash On February 28, 2018 at approximately 8:00pm Darke County Deputies along with New Madison Fire, Tri-Village Rescue, Arcanum Rescue, Versailles Rescue, Greenville Rescue and Darke County Sheriff's Office Accident Reconstruction Team responded to the 1900 block of New Madison Coletown Road on a report of a one vehicle roll-over crash with multiple ejections with... read more. DeWine Files Lawsuit Against Opioid Distributors (COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today filed a lawsuit against four major prescription opioid distributors in Madison County Court of Common Pleas. The lawsuit alleges that the drug companies engaged in unsafe distribution practices that ignored their responsibility under law to provide effective controls against opioid diversion. "We believe the... read more. Overconfident Students, Dubious Employers, By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf A new study identifies the gaps between graduates' views of their skills and the views of those who hire them. February 23, 2018 - College students may believe they’re ready for a job, but employers think otherwise. At least, that’s according to data from the National Association of Colleges and Employers, which surveyed graduating college seniors and employers and... read more. Two Greenville students chosen for OSU Middle School Honor Band Festival By Brian McKibben, Greenville Middle School Instrumental Music Instructor -- Congratulations to Greenville Middle School 8th Graders Luke Hocker and Max Jordan for being accepted to perform at the 2018 Ohio State University Middle School Honor Band Festival.   8th graders Adron Howard( trumpet) and Parker Bailey ( percussion) were selected as alternates.  According to Honor Band Coordinators... read more. Fatal single vehicle accident on south SR 49 On February 26, 2018 at 4:27 am Darke County Deputies along with Arcanum Rescue, Greenville Township Rescue, Arcanum Fire and Careflight responded to an injury accident in the 2800 block of State Route 49. Preliminary investigation revealed a silver, 2008 Hyundai Elantra, driven by Jason N. Jones , 32, of Greenville was traveling north bound in the 2800 block... read more. Greenville City Schools… Math Mindset, Jennifer Statzer, Greenville Elementary Assistant Principal The subject of mathematics, some love it, others, well let us just say it was not one of their fondest memories of school. We hear it all of the time. “I didn’t like math when I was in school.” or “I’m not a math person.” The notion that an educational subject is something that you can either do or not do has fixed the mindset of many teachers, parents and... read more. BCI Assists Law Enforcement in Tracking Online Sources of School Threats  (COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Following the arrest of a 16-year-old by the Scioto County Sheriff’s Department for five counts of inducing panic and one count of making a terroristic threat, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine, Scioto County Sheriff Marty V. Donini, and Pike County Sheriff Charles Reader, today announced that the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) cyber... read more. Greenville National Bank continues Empowering support Empowering, BBBS join forces to better support local youth - GREENVILLE – Greenville National Bank recently continued its support for Empowering programs. The check was presented to Empowering Assistant Program Coordinator Melissa Eve during a combined tutoring and Big Brothers Big Sisters program at Greenville Intermediate & Elementary... read more. Greenville City Schools… Technology in Today’s Classroom, Jim Hooper Just a few short years ago, the term “technology in the classroom” meant an overhead projector or CD player, or if you were lucky, a SMART board, which allowed teachers and students to interact with images projected on a screen. But, as innovations such as tablets were developed, as educational resources were offered online, and as costs decreased... read more. Greenville student art on display in Columbus Greenville Middle School is proud to announce that Mollie McLear, Grade 8, and Gabriella Stebbins, Grade 5, have had artwork chosen to be displayed in the 2018 Ohio Art Education’s Association’s Youth Art Month Exhibition. Greenville Middle School is also proud to announce that Novalee Becraft, Grade 8, and Erin Leensvaart, Grade 6, have had artwork... read more. Ansonia man arrested for felonious assault On Monday, February 19, 2018 at approximately 10:56 P.M., the Darke County Sheriff’s Office received a call from Wayne HealthCare Emergency Room in reference to a man that had been stabbed. Darke County deputies responded to Wayne HealthCare ER.  The investigation revealed Zechariah Gwinn (25) New Castle, Indiana had been assaulted and stabbed by Aaron... read more. Edison State Employees Recognized at Banquet Ten employees were recognized for a combined total of 120 years of service in their careers at Edison State Community College’s 39th annual employee recognition banquet on Friday, February 8.  Enrollment Managers, Stacey Bean and Christina Raterman emceed the event and presented the honorees with awards to highlight each of their unique talents... read more. Dr. Harry Thomas Scholarship is Awarded The Garst Museum and the Darke County Historical Society is pleased to announce that Amy Parker received the H. G. Thomas Medical Scholarship for the 2017-2018 academic year. Amy is a student at Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine.  The H. G. Thomas Medical Scholarship program, administered by the Darke County... read more. Students Discover their Potential to be Great Leaders, Chris Mortensen On Monday, February 5, 2018, Greenville Elementary and Middle School students and staff hosted a motivational speaker for the day.  The speaker was brought in to speak to all grade levels about their own personal potential to be great leaders.  Logan Weber was the invited speaker and he had four presentations prepared for the day.  His discussions... read more. Sheriff Deputies, with multiple agency help, apprehend fleeing driver At approximately 1:19 a.m. a Darke County Sheriff’s Deputy initiated a traffic stop for a minor violation in the area of Medford Road and Mangen Road.  During the course of the traffic stop it was discovered that the driver, and only occupant of the vehicle, Cody Ray (27), of Kenton, Ohio had a nationwide warrant for his arrest out of Union County Ohio.  Officers from the Versailles... read more. Senator Huffman Announces 2019 Legislative Fellowship Program COLUMBUS - State Senator Matt Huffman (R-Lima) today announced that the Ohio Legislative Service Commission is accepting applications through April 1, 2018 for the 2019 Legislative and Telecommunications Fellowship Program. The Commission will hire 24 fellows to serve in the Ohio General Assembly for the 2018 calendar year. “The fellows that have worked... read more. Inside Higher Education… The Cost of Attending For-Profits, By Scott Jaschik February 12, 2018 - New analysis says that students in certificate programs gain more economically from attending public institutions -- or no institution at all -- than for-profits… A new analysis finds that students enrolling in certificate programs are more likely to experience economic gains from enrolling in programs at public institutions, generally community... read more. Edison State Receives Apprenticeship Grant Fall 2017 semester marked the initiation of Edison State Community College as a State approved Registered Apprenticeship Sponsor. This distinct honor allows Edison State to leverage funds through the State of Ohio and build upon the vast amount of partnering opportunities with regional industry. The new apprenticeship program at Edison State is part of the... read more. Seattle Times… Trend toward online codes is bumping cost of college textbooks, By Katherine Long - February 5, 2018 - Book publishers that bundle online access codes with college textbooks are thwarting attempts to bring down the price of the books, which can cost as much as $1,200 per academic year, a student advocacy group says. The proliferation of access codes — which are sold along with textbooks and hide homework and quizzes behind an online... read more. Darke County Sheriff… One vehicle injury crash into building On February 14th, 2018 at approximately 9:34 PM Darke County Deputies along with Ansonia Rescue and North Star Fire Department responded to the 5400 block of State Route 705 reference a one vehicle injury crash into a building. Preliminary investigation revealed a white 2001 Peterbilt Tractor-trailer driven by Paul C. Stephenson (63), of Hamilton, was traveling Eastbound on... read more. OSU Education… Winter has seen wild swings in the weather, by Jim Noel The winter has seen wild swings in the weather and climate from cold to warm to cold. The outlook for February calls for this wild swing pattern to continue with periods of cold and mild along with periods of wet, snow and dry. The end result should be temperatures slightly colder than normal for February and precipitation at or above normal. Over the next two weeks precipitation liquid equivalent should average... read more. Empowering to hold Annual Meeting GREENVILLE – Empowering Darke County Youth will hold its second annual meeting Thursday, March 1, 7 p.m. at Tribute Funeral Homes, Greenville, formerly Oliver Floyd Funeral Home. The public is invited. “We’ve come a long way since our organizational meeting two years ago,” said Eric Fee, president of the Empowering program. “Two summer programs... read more. To see Archives for the Previous Month's News... click here   County News Online is a Fundraiser for the Senior Scribes Scholarship Committee. All netprofits go into a fund for Darke County Senior Scholarships contact Copyright © 2011 and design by cigs.kometweb.com