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TODAY IS FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 2012 - FREEDOM OF SPEECH CORNERSTONE OF OUR WAY OF LIFE
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It’s Unpatriotic
By Truman Scott

I am a Vietnam veteran who was welcomed home with epithets such as “Baby Killer”, “War Monger”, and “Murderer.”  Perhaps the current support and patriotism for our troops comes about because those who used those types of epithets in the 60’s and 70’s had a change of heart.  From the outset, let me be clear that I do support our troops. In Vietnam, I recall arguing with my fellow Marines who said that the “hippies” and “college kids” were being unpatriotic by not supporting our efforts in Southeast... Read More. More Opinion.
dave knapp  
SENIORS ENTER NEW STAGE IN LIFE
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Local Woman Launches Business to Help Seniors

Donna Kemp recently announced the opening of Premier Senior Insurance in Greenville, a company dedicated to helping seniors. “Seniors represent the fastest growing segment of our population and they are finding it difficult to locate someone who is willing to take the time to help them,” Kemp says.  Kemp wants to be a... Read More. More Community.

DOWLER LEADS ALL SCORERS
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Lady Wave upended by Piqua
By George Starks

GREENVILLE - Greenville senior Jenna Dowler did everything she could to will a win for Greenville Wednesday. The Lady Wave point guard scored 20 points with 15 of those points coming on three point shots. She hit a huge trey at the end of the third quarter to pull Greenville to within a 34-33 score with eight minutes remaining in the game. She even hit one
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"I ENJOY MEETING & TALKING TO PEOPLE"
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HandsOn West Central Ohio…
Volunteer Profile: Karilyn Hittle

Karilyn Hittle is from Arcanum. She has served in the following volunteer organizations: HandsOn West Central Ohio through Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), Community Blood /Tissue Services, Darke County Center of Arts, Darke County United Way. A quote why she volunteers: “I like helping people because I appreciated  it when others have  helped  me. It keeps me active and... Read More. More Community.

OHIO SUPREME COURT
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Year-End Federal Judiciary Review

U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. recently released the 2011 year-end Federal Judiciary Review in which he discusses the Judicial Conference’s Code of Conduct and its application. The report also included analysis of caseloads in the various federal courts. Some of the statistical highlights include: In 2011, caseloads increased in the U.S. district courts and in the probation and pretrial services offices, but decreased... Read More. More News.

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SALES OF 21% ALCOHOL UP 5.3%
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Dayton Business Journal...
Ohio booze sales jump, vodka brand remains top seller

Liquor sales in Ohio hit record levels in 2011 as more drinkers reached for the top shelf. Sales of liquor containing at least 21 percent alcohol by volume increased $40 million, or 5.3 percent, to $793.7 million in 2011, the Ohio Department of Commerce said Thursday. The cash boost outpaced the state’s
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VERITIES & BALDERDASH
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What We’ve Lost
Edited by Bob Robinson

Jay Leno’s quote is not verified, but I’ve seen his show often enough to know it is something he could have said... along with a dozen other comedians I can think of. I expressed my concern a week or two ago that I had to think twice about offering a kid a ride on a cold, blistery day. The student was walking home from school and obviously freezing… small wonder. A hoody, no matter how tight it is wrapped... Read More. More Blogs.
dave knapp  
FROM THE EDITOR... ON THE INSIDE  -  TODAY IS FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 2012
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Ever been around the world? I haven’t, and I would imagine most of our readers haven’t. A 2010 GHS Graduate, Courtney DeSchepper, is in the process of taking this “Vicarous Voyage” and she will be sharing it with CNO readers. What a phenomenal opportunity for a Darke County youth! Watch for the first episode in the next couple of days. Also in News: Ohio loses ground in tobacco fight. Events: Public Lecture To Focus On Weight Loss and Healthy Living. Blogs: David Limbaugh’s “Crimes Against Liberty.”  Obituaries: Helen M. Stebbins, Leah G. Rhoades, Juanita E. Goodpaster, William “Bill” Cromwell. For Yesterday's Home Page Click Here.
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