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TODAY IS SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2011 -  THAT'S MY OPINION
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A debt of gratitude without measure
By Bob Robinson

I’ve been wanting to write this column for quite a while, but finding, editing, formatting and posting stories for County News Online has been unbelievably time consuming. CNO is a demanding mistress. Add to that my workload at Edison – teaching a humanities course and filling in for a colleague’s introductory art course after he had emergency surgery – and my plate was full. Most of you already know I’m an adjunct instructor at Edison Community College. Have been for nearly 10 years. Forever being... Read More. More Opinion.
dave knapp  
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS
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BBBS Hosts Annual Christmas Party

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke County held its annual Christmas Party on Saturday, December 3rd at Bel-Mar Lanes bowling alley in Sidney.  Approximately 85 people, comprised of community volunteer mentors, Littles, BBBS board members and staff, were in attendance this year.  After the excitement of bowling, a pizza party was... Read More. More Community.

DEFENSE LEADS IN WAVE'S FIRST WIN
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Greenville gets first win of young season
By George Starks

GREENVILLE- With the Stage Crew wound up and ready to go, there were two things that was for certain Friday at Greenville. One... Both the Wave and the Mississinawa Valley Blackhawks were winless and one would get their first victory of the season. That was a given. Two... Experience was the one thing neither team could count on. If offense was something... Read More. More Sports.

 
DARKE COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER
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Pets of the week

April is a 1-year-old Terrier mix. She is black and white with long hair. She is a sweet little thing and only weighs around 15 pounds. She will make a wonderful house companion and is ready for adoption. Arnie is a 5-month-old Jack Russell mix. He is black and white with shirt hair. He is a sweet little guy and only weighs around 10 pounds. He will make a... Read More. More Community.

WHAT WILL THEY THINK OF NEXT?
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Dayton Business Journal...
Jeweler offers ‘penguin proposal’
by Ginger Christ

Hey guys, looking for a unique way to pop the question? You don’t need to rent a tux for this marriage proposal. James Free Jewelers teamed up with Newport Aquarium to offer customers a special wedding promotion for the holidays — a penguin proposal. Customers at the jewelry store can enter to win a 20-minute... Read More. More News.

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CNO... CHRISTMAS STORIES FOR THE SEASON
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Kaboose...
The Little Match Girl
By Hans Christian Anderson

It was New Year’s Eve and the snowclad streets were deserted. From brightly lit windows came the tinkle of laughter and the sound of singing. People were getting ready to bring in the New Year. But the poor little matchseller sat sadly beside the fountain. Her ragged dress and worn shawl did not keep out the cold and she tried to keep her bare feet from... Read More. More Community.

U.S. MILITARY OFFICIAL... "A HUGE LOSS"
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Townhall Finance...
Mr. President has a Little Stick
by Bob Beauprez
 
U.S. officials have confirmed that Iran has recovered an American top secret RQ-170 drone.  The drone reportedly went down near Kashmar in northeastern Iran about 120 miles from the Afghanistan border after U.S. remote pilots “lost control” of the unmanned state-of-the-art vehicle. Contrary to early Iranian claims that they had shot down the drone, televised images show the... Read More. More Blogs.
dave knapp  
FROM THE EDITOR... ON THE INSIDE  -  TODAY IS SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2011
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I love teaching… it’s something I’d always planned on doing upon retiring. Not many people get to finish their career doing what they love… then retire doing what they love. May I wish the same for all of our readers during this Christmas Holiday Season. Also in News: House Republicans move to unify primary, avoid $15 million second vote; and Conservative pundits turn down Newt. Community: Greenville Schools Foundation... Thank you for your help in our auction. Blogs: A Confederacy of Dunces; and Eric Holder Impeached is a Good First Start. For Yesterday's Home Page Click Here.
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