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TODAY IS SATURDAY, MARCH 31, 2012 - BOB RHOADES USES ATTACK TO MAKE HIS POINT
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Darke County Commissioners…
Lucas Issue still hot; Anonymous chat boxes criticized

Following an uneventful Monday meeting and Wednesday regular session, Darke County Citizens Karyl Parks, and Bob and Peggy Rhoades addressed the Commissioners during the Wednesday Public Attendees Comments. The questions/comments were regarding the Melody Lucas statement that was first published on County News Online, then published in other local media. Parks said she had several concerns but decided she “would spare everybody a lot of agenda” that she had. She added, in... Read More. More News.
dave knapp  
STATE SENATOR BILL BEAGLE
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State Senator Bill Beagle...
Investing in Ohio’s Agriculture Assets
 
With an annual contribution of more than $100 billion to our state’s economy, agriculture-related industries have proven to be critical cornerstones of Ohio’s most recent successes. Largely composed of family-owned farms and small businesses, agribusiness has long been a vital asset to the State of Ohio.  As our economic comeback continues, it is more important than ever before that we
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LADY TIGERS ROLL AS WELL
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Tigers sweep Anna and New Knoxville
By George Starks

VERSAILLES- The Versailles track teams scored big wins Thursday in a tri meet at Versailles over Anna and MAC foe, New Knoxville. The boys had a tough test in their season opening meet with Anna but held on at the end for a slim 85-79 victory over the Rockets. New Knoxville, down in numbers, scored 11 points on the night. “It was a nice tune-up for us,” said
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GOV. JOHN KASICH, AG MIKE DEWINE
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Executive Order signed to Fight Human Trafficking
 
COLUMBUS—Today Gov. John R. Kasich signed Executive Order 2012-06K creating the Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force, which will coordinate statewide efforts to identify and rescue victims, create a coordinated law enforcement system to investigate and prosecute crimes of human trafficking, and provide necessary services and treatment for victims. Joining Gov. Kasich for the Executive... Read More. More News.

MIAMI EAST GETS LATE RALLY
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Versailles loses tough battle
By George Starks

VERSAILLES- With four innings in the book, Versailles held a slim one run lead and with the way Zach Niekamp was pitching, it looked as if the 1-0 lead might hold up. That wasn’t the case. Miami East put two runs on the board in the sixth and three more an inning later with a bases loaded triple, to drop a 5-1 loss on Versailles Thursday. “Six outs is a lot of outs if you’re going to make one run stand up,” said... Read More. More Sports.

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DOWNTOWN GREENVILLE INC.
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Family, Food and Furry Friends for First Fridays
 
The Greenville downtown district continues the tradition of ‘First Fridays’ on April 6 from 6-9 pm. Celebrate the renewal of spring in the vibrant business district with family, food and furry friends! This month’s ‘First Fridays’ theme is a petting zoo sponsored by Keller Grain and Feed, Inc. and Greenville National
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FEDS SHOULDN'T DEAL WITH SEX OR MARRIAGE
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Townhall...
Gays, Females and Equals
by Katie Kieffer
Mar 26, 2012

Gays are not merely bodies desiring homosexual action. Women are not walking uteruses. Gays and women are dignified human beings with reason, spirit and individuality. The Constitution considers Americans with respect to our humanity and citizenship, not our sexuality. So when politicians and sexual minority activists lobby for... Read More. More Blogs.
dave knapp  
FROM THE EDITOR... ON THE INSIDE  -  TODAY IS SATURDAY, MARCH 31, 2012
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The dreaded anonymous blog rears its ugly head again. Lucas and blogs were the hot topic at Wednesday’s Commissioners meeting, only this time Commissioner M. Rhoades didn’t participate. It was Parks on Lucas and B. Rhoades on Blogs. Both challenged the Commissioners to own up and address the Mong issue. M. Rhoades thanked them for their comments. Also in News: Ohio’s workforce aging, shrinking. Sports: Miller gets nod as V-Tiger Athletic Director; Prep Diamond Scoreboard. Blogs: Taxing Death. Obituaries: Jacob F. “Jake” Etter. For Yesterday's Home Page Click Here.
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