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2011 - GREENVILLE & DARKE COUNTY REMEMBER
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Greenville 9/11 Remembrance
Video courtesy WHIO-TV Channel 7
Photos by Elaine Bailey, Deborah Nissonger & Dylan Koop
Greenville and Darke County Ohio honored those fallen during the Sept.
11, 2001, attack on the Twin Towers in New York City, The Pentagon and
the plane destined for Washington, D.C., that had been brought down by
its passengers. Nearly 3,000 people of all nationalities perished on
that day, followed by thousands of American soldiers as the United
States responded with conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq. The ceremony
took place at 2 p.m. in front of the Darke County Courthouse... Read More. More Community.
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360 FIRST RESPONDERS LOST THEIR LIVES
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A time for remembrance
By George Starks
Photos by Dylan Koop
GREENVILLE - It wasn’t about age as the young and old alike were on
hand. Broadway was the place to be Sunday afternoon as Darke County
took time to reflect and remember Tuesday, September 11, 2001. On that
day, over 300 firefighters lost their lives as 60 law enforcement
officers gave the ultimate sacrifice as well. The Greenville High
School band played The Star... Read More. More Opinion. |
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FRENETIC RUN TO THE FINISH YIELDS $44K
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Owens wins the twin globes of World 100
By George Starks
ROSSBURG– When Jimmy Owens took the lead of the 41st Annual World 100
on lap 12, it was his race to win. Owens was not going to be denied.
Darrell Lanigan, Don O’Neal and Eddie Carrier Jr. made life miserable
in the final 10 laps but the driver from Newport, Tenn., held them off
in the end to win his second career World 100 at Eldora... Read More. More Sports.
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STATE SENATOR BILL BEAGLE
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District Schools Earn High Marks
COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Education recently released their
report cards for school districts throughout the state. District report
cards come out annually and are used to assess levels of achievement
and effectiveness at our local schools. The hard work and dedication of
students and faculty across the 5th Senate District was on display as
12 of our school districts were named ‘Excellent’ by ODE. Two of
these districts – Troy City and Miami East Local... Read More. More Opinion. |
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WILLIAMAN, DAUGHTER FEATURED SPEAKERS
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Senior Moments hold September Meeting
By Lyn Bliss, Senior Scribe
www.darkecountyseniors.us
Randall and Carolyn Clay were absent from Senior Moments for the
September meeting. They were replaced by Max and Vernita, who led the
well attended afternoon off with a great selection of musical favorites
– both spiritual and patriotic. They then entertained with a few
reminiscences... Read More. More Community. |
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PROCEEDS HELP DISABLED VETERANS
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“Buddy” Poppy Days Proclaimed
by Lyn Bliss, Senior Scribe
The Veterans of Foreign Wars have been distributing “Buddy” Poppies
since 1922. The proceeds from the “Buddy” Poppy Campaign are used
exclusively to assist disabled and needy veterans and the widows and
children of deceased veterans. Disabled and needy veterans make the
poppies and receive monetary help for... Read More. More Events. |
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| DARKE COUNTY CANCER ASSOCIATION
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30th Annual Annie Oakley Golf Tournament Results
Results are in from the 30th Annual Annie Oakley Golf Tournament held
July 25, 2011 at the Greenville Golf Course. Ninety-six golfers
teed off in the annual event. When the last golfer finished
the course, the GTI (Greenville Technologies Incorporated) team claimed
winner in the low gross score division... Read More. More Community. |
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EDITOR - TODAY IS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13,
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Lots
of local stuff… especially Greenville Sept. 11 Remembrance, including
photos, video and commentary. I’d like to thank everyone who planned
the Sept. 11 Remembrance and helped to make it happen. Those who lost
their lives that day and those who have made sacrifices for our country
deserve nothing less. In News:
2 identified in Darke Co. fog-related crash; Chief Justice Delivers
first State of Judiciary Address; and The White House... Here’s how the
American Jobs Act works. Blogs: The Jobs Speech; and State is wise to study laws on license suspension. For
Yesterday's Home Page Click Here.
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