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TODAY IS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2011  -  CHECK OUT THE VIDEO FROM WHIO-TV CHANNEL 7
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Five injured in head-on-collision east of Versailles

On September 1st, 2011 at approximately 3:05 PM, Darke County Deputies along with Versailles Fire and Rescue, Osgood Rescue, Houston Rescue, three Careflight Helicopters from Miami Valley and one Life Flight Helicopter from Toledo were dispatched to the 11900-Block of State Route 47 in reference to a two vehicle head on injury accident. Preliminary investigation revealed a white Ford Excursion, driven by Furnal Wallen, 78 from The Villages, Fla., was eastbound on State Route 47 East of Marshall Road. A green Honda Civic, driven by Jane A. Brown, 61 of Greenville... Read More. More News.
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2011 GREAT DARKE COUNTY FAIR
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Returning Performers Entertain Fair Goers
By Elaine Bailey

It is not surprising that most of the two dozen performances scheduled for the Darke County Fair Gazebo were returning musicians and singers.  They are well-liked by fair goers, and the Great Darke County Fair is well-liked by the performers. The musical artists presented a wide spectrum of music genre with passion, heartfelt... Read More. More Community.

AID FOR FOOD & SHELTER... NOT DRUGS!
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Columbus Dispatch...
New bill would require drug tests for public aid
By Catherine Candisky
 
Ohioans seeking cash assistance or other types of public aid would have to first prove that they are not using drugs under legislation that will be introduced in the state Senate. “Hardworking taxpayers of the state of Ohio should not have to pay for the drug habits of illegal-drug users. This... Read More. More News.
 
DARKE COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER
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Pets of the Week

We have 11 mixed breed puppies at the Darke County Animal Shelter. We have both boys and girls. They will be 8 weeks old on September 7th and will be ready for adoption at 10am. These puppies will grow to around 40 pounds. They are sweet little guys and girls, are current on their shots and will make great companions. Shelby is a 3-year-old Akita mix. She is brown and white with short... Read More. More Community.

2011 GREAT DARKE COUNTY FAIR
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Narrative, Descriptions & Pictures
By Christy Riley
Teen Scribe

The first picture is of Jenna King and her pig “Big Daddy” who is a Bluebutt swine. In the Domestic Art building, I took many random photos, such as ones of knitted quilts and blankets. In one picture, Marilyn Leisure is knitting a shawl while sitting in the Domestic Arts building (also called Grange Building. My next stop took me to the... Read More. More Community.

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DARKE COUNTY CENTER FOR THE ARTS
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DCCAdent Evening presents Winemakers Grandson
William Whiting, 1990 U.D. Alum, presents Banfi Wines on Oct. 7

Darke Co. Center for the Arts is pleased to have William Whiting, the grandson of the founder of the Banfi winery and a 1990 University of Dayton alumnus presenting the Banfi Wines.  Mr. Whiting’s grandfather, John S. Mariani, Sr. founded the winery in 1919. The upcoming fundraiser, the DCCAdent Evening will be held at the Greenville Golf Course, on Friday
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VOTING THEMSELVES A PAY RAISE
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Townhall...   
The Welfare State: Too Many Takers -- Not Enough Givers
By Larry Elder

The Irish cabdriver complained almost nonstop during our half-hour drive to the Belfast International Airport. He especially worried about the job prospects for his 20-something son and, for that matter, about those for the generation of young people who face a “sh-tty” future on this beautiful island full of friendly people. “Give me,” I finally said
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NOTES FROM THE EDITOR  -  TODAY IS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2011
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Zero job growth last month. And we spent how many trillion dollars to fix it? Quote: “Things might get better a couple of weeks, then it gets worse again!” Answer? Maybe a little less uncertainty regarding taxes and regulations? Also in News: Medicaid won’t pay guardians for developmentally disabled; Businesses complain about commercial activity tax; and Ohio OKs $16M for Chrysler. Events: Greenville Municipal to hold Last Concert of the Season; and Plain & Simple Cabin Fall Gathering. Blogs: Anti-religious Diatribes Come in Different Forms; Obama’s Half- Billion Green Bankruptcy Just a Preview; and The Obama Jobs Fairy Tale. Obituaries: Elizabeth Louise Baldwin. For Yesterday's Home Page Click Here.

 
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