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CITIZENS TOUR SCHOOLS OF COMPARABLE DISTRICTS - TODAY IS SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 2011

Greenville Schools Facilities Commission tours Ohio Schools
By Lyn Bliss, Senior Scribe

About 25 members of the Greenville Schools Facilities Committee, formed recently to develop and finalize a Master Plan for the District, toured two facilities similar in nature to what may be recommended for the plan. Both facilities – Parkway School (Rockford) and Wapakoneta Schools – were designed by Garman/Miller Architects-Engineers (Minster, Ohio) – a firm that has been working closely with the Greenville School District. The GSD has solicited input from the community... Read More. See More News.

B R E A K I N G N E W S

SHOOTING INCIDENT - DARKE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

Child Injured in Shooting Incident

On Friday, March 18, 2011 at approximately 3:26 p.m., the Darke County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by the Wayne County, Indiana Sheriff’s Office 9-1-1 Center reporting they had received a call from the 1900 block of Payne Road near Hollansburg, Ohio in reference to a six-year-old female who had been shot in the abdomen. Darke County Deputies and Detectives were then dispatched to the Payne Road residence. Upon arrival at the scene, investigators confirmed... read more.

INTERNATIONAL BLUEGRASS AWARD WINNER

DCCA Special Performance: Claire Lynch

Darke County Center for the Arts is announcing an addition to their 2010-2011 season; bluegrass icon Claire Lynch will perform at Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall in Greenville on Friday, April 1 at 8 p.m. According to Keith Rawlins, Artistic Director for DCCA, this unexpected opportunity was presented because the bluegrass star discovered a brief lull in her schedule, and needed a... Read More. See More Events.

PUBLIC FORUM ON EMINENT DOMAIN

Monnin to speak at LWV Public Program

The League of Women Voters of Darke County is planning a public-education program on Monday, March 28 at 6:30 p.m. in the Science Lab at Edison... Read More. See More Events.

MARKETING TO CHILDREN

Family Events... A little bit spoiled can be a big problem
By Marybeth Hicks

A couple of weeks ago, this headline caught my eye: Apple iPhone games for children rack up shocking bills. Turns out the free games for children available on iTunes contain in-app purchase opportunities – enhancements that make the games “more fun.” Which means young players of Tap Zoo could spend $99 on a bucket of coins to buy animals... Read More. See More Opinion.

PERCEPTION... DEMS HAVE UPPER HAND

Townhall...
GOP Fear That History Will Repeat Helps Ensure It Will
By David Limbaugh

Why is it that despite the Republicans’ resounding electoral victory in 2010 based on their promises for real change, many of us have a queasy feeling they’re not quite measuring up to the task, even in the climate of Democratic infighting and President Obama’s weaknesses? The Hill reports that there is developing dissension between Obama... Read More. See More Blogs.

FROM THE EDITOR - TODAY IS TODAY IS SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 2011

Don't forget the Pancake Breakfast in the Greenville High School Cafeteria. All you can eat for $5 until 2 p.m. today. By the way, there isn’t room to print teases for all of the stories posted each day, but you’ll find them listed here. You'll also find recent stories in all tabs at the top of the page. In News: Absentee Voting begins March 29; BWC investigates Scioto & Huron County physician for fraud; Budget breaks promises, Democrats say; Budget director questioned; and Cambridge considers allowing oil drilling in city park. Blogs: Continuing Stubborn Ignorance; Forcing local tax increases not solution; and Test of leadership. Obituaries: Jerome W. "Jerry" Barga, Marjorie Lida (Evilsizor) Anthony. For Yesterday's Home Page Click Here.

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