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IS TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7,
2012 - INSIGHT NOT TYPICAL OF YOUNGSTERS THIS AGE
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Power of the Pen, Part 2... Best of Round: Best of the Best
By Bob Robinson
“You really learned your lesson this time… you’ll never do WHAT again?”
What would you write if you were told to create an essay from the
above? That assignment was given to 102 seventh graders at Botkins
School Saturday. A Minster student’s answer to the Power of the Pen
prompt got him Best of Round honors, and gave judges a look into the
dark side of human nature. Seventh Grader Nick Chalk, Minster Middle
School, turned in a chilling essay on human nature called “The Locket.”
A couple was having financial struggles but had a deeper, as yet... Read
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U.S. CONGRESSMAN JOHN BOEHNER
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Bipartisan Talks to Extend Payroll Tax Cut
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman John Boehner (R-West Chester)
issued the following statement today on the status of bipartisan
negotiations to provide a full-year extension of the payroll tax break:
“With a tax hike threatening 160 million Americans at the end of this
month, the Democrats in the Senate must get serious about negotiations
on a full-year extension of the payroll tax holiday, as well as
reforming and... Read More. More Opinion. |
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OUTDOOR ALERT SYSTEM UNIQUE TO AREA
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Eldora Speedway & Darke County Emergency Management Agency
Grant Assistance Makes Weather Alert System Possible
ROSSBURG– Fan and participant safety continues to be a high priority at
Eldora Speedway for owner Tony Stewart, as reinforced by this week’s
announcement that an outdoor weather alert system will be placed on the
grounds of the famed speedway. The unit, which will be unique to the
area, will be erected within a month and will be fully functional prior... Read
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EDISON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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Edison to Host Technology and Engineering Information Session
High school students or recent graduates who are interested in pursuing
a career in information technology, computer science and engineering
are invited to attend the Information Night At Edison Community College
on Thursday, Feb. 16. Students, graduates and parents who attend will
have the opportunity to meet with Edison faculty and admissions... Read
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| TOP TEN... "SLEW OF MIDDLE EAST NATIONS" |
Dayton Business Journal...
U.S. military sales to foreign nations doubles
by Joe Cogliano
Sales of military weapons to foreign countries have risen dramatically
in the most recent four-year period, with sales to top 10 buyers more
than doubling from the previous period. The 10 contries that bought the
most U.S. military goods and services from 2007 to 2010 placed combined
orders of $66.3 billion, up from $29.4... Read
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PMI 54.1 INDICATES "PERIOD OF EXPANSION"
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Dayton Business Journal...
U.S. manufacturing posts robust growth
by Joe Cogliano
U.S. manufacturing started the year off with a bang. January marked the
30th consecutive month the industry was in growth mode while the rate
of growth also accelerated, according to a report on Wednesday from the
Institute for Supply Management. The PMI, an index used to measure the
strength of the industry, jumped 1... Read
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| GUEST OPINION: 1.1 % PROJECTED GROWTH
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Townhall...
Mauling the Military
by Ed Feulner
“Freedom isn’t free.” We usually hear this on occasions such as
Memorial Day and Veteran’s Day. It’s meant to remind us of the brave
American troops who put their lives on the line daily to protect our
liberty and preserve our security. But that phrase also applies to
matters of money. It takes dollars and cents to field a world-class
military. Equipping and training the best soldiers, and providing
them... Read
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| FROM
THE EDITOR... ON THE INSIDE - TODAY IS TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7,
2012 |
Girls
prep basketball sectionals are about to start. First round of games
begins Saturday, and continues Tuesday and Wednesday. Second round is
set for the following Wednesday and Thursday. County News Online would
like to wish all of these young athletes success in the coming
challenges. Also in News: Candidates for state’s top court rake it in. Blogs: Mitt Presumes to Tell Big Government to Make Wages Fairer. Obituaries: Donald A. Gibson, Fay E. Smith. For
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