TODAY
IS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10,
2012 - VERSAILLES SENIOR HUMBLED
Prakel nominated as Heisman finalist
By George Starks
VERSAILLES- A two time state cross country champion, Versailles senior
Samuel goes about his daily business as a student at Versailles.
Recently, Prakel was named as a finalist for the Wendy's High School
Heisman Award in a ceremony at Versailles High School. With his
parents, Mike and Christy on hand for the ceremony, Prakel said he was
totally surprised. "When we were coming in here, we had no idea what
was going on," said Prakel. "This was a big surprise and to be honest
is a...
Read
More. MoreSports.
THAT'S MY OPINION
What happened?
Demographics and the ground game happened!
By Bob Robinson
Stunned disbelief would probably best sum up the results of Tuesday’s
presidential election. Reactions ranged from anger to shock to a
decision to shake it off with a wisecrack or joke. “Welcome to the
United Socialistic States of America!” I saw an American flag flying
upside down at half staff on... Read
More. MoreOpinion.
CNO HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
Wave ready to roll
GREENVILLE- The Wave bowlers will look to get the 2012-13 season
started with a few strikes. The Wave schedule opens with the GWOC
tournament on December 8 (Girls) and December 9 (Boys) at Poelking
South. The Wave home opener will be December 14 vs. West Carrollton. To
date, the Wave swimming schedule has yet to be posted. Pictured: The
2012-13 edition of Wave bowling...
Read
More. MoreSports.
Schools were built close to a branch or creek for the convenience of
having water at hand for the use of the scholars. Building a
schoolhouse or a log cabin for a home required lots of helping hands.
The weather could stop building for several days so it was smart to be
under roof earlier than the rainy season and before cold weather set
in. People came from all around on the...
Read
More. MoreSenior.
HISTORIC BEARS MILL
Annual Christmas Preview Open House
Dates: November 17 & 18
The Friends of Bear’s Mill will once again be hosting their annual
Christmas Preview Open House on Saturday, November 17th and Sunday,
November 18th from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Mill Store and
Gallery will be decked out in holiday splendor with many new tempting
treats and gifts. Visitors will also be entertained... Read
More. MoreEvents.
MUSINGS OF A SENIOR SCRIBE
Thanks and Hugs
By Mona Lease
Hi, all! I know this is somewhat of a reprint, but; I felt I should
tweak it a little, given the feelings I've encountered since our recent
"re-election." My brain screams down the "track" two weeks ahead of
time, picking up passengers (thoughts) along the way. My body zigs and
zags, sometimes ahead, sometimes behind. Sometimes they meet in a
crescendo of insight. Normally; it's a quiet...
Read
More. MoreSenior.
MAIL MAGAZINE 24
Catastrophe
by Ron Radosh
MM24: “This is one of the best - maybe THE best - articles
about/analyses of the 2012 election and the situation our country is
in, I have read by now. With this article, published at PJmedia, Bryan
Preston hits the nail on the head - very precisely and hard.” Barack
Obama has been re-elected president. Like most on the right... Read
More. More Blogs.
NOTES
& THOUGHTS
FROM
THE EDITOR... ON THE INSIDE - SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10,
2012
Tuesday’s
election still resonates with the disbelief of locals… I guess
including me. I’ve shared some thoughts in today’s opinion. Editor’s
Photo: This photo is too gorgeous not to be viewed full size. Be sure
to click on it. It was taken by a Darke County Photo Club member.
Meeting notice posted tomorrow. Classifieds: New Listings posted for Nov. 9; Promos: Hansbarger ‘Free for Fall’ Mattress Sale! Also in Blogs: Preview of Obama’s energy policy. Community: Edison Holiday Evening Chair named. News: Ohio second in business climate. Yesterday's
Home PageClick Here
County News Online
is a Fundraiser for the Senior Scribes Scholarship Committee. All net
profits go into a fund for Darke County Senior Scholarships contact
