TODAY
IS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31,
2012 - DARKE COUNTY JUVENILE COURT
Whittaker featured at Second Annual Juvenile Justice Issues seminar
On October 23, the Darke County Juvenile Court sponsored its second
annual Juvenile Justice Issues Seminar at the Greenville Elks
Lodge. The seminar was attended by 80 local law enforcement,
service providing agencies, and school officials. The topics for
the seminar included local drug abuse issues, human trafficking, and
school shooters. Chief Deputy Mark Whittaker of the Darke County
Sheriff Department presented on local current trends regarding drug
abuse... Read
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GREENVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Carbon Monoxide death in Greenville
At 21:25 hours (9:25 p.m.), Monday, October 29, 2012, Greenville Police
and Fire Departments along with Greenville Township Rescue were
dispatched to a Carbon Monoxide Emergency reported at 1241 Oaktree
Drive, Greenville. Upon arrival personnel found three victims inside
the residential structure. Officers... Read
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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL
Darke County record: 18-32 A down year for area football teams
By George Starks
DARKE COUNTY- When the start of football season arrives, all schools
look for success. They all want that magical season that says, "we
earned the right to play for a state title". Even for this sports
writer, I have high hopes for all teams, hoping we can get at least two
teams into the post season. The 2012 football season was a
disappointment for Darke...
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THAT'S MY OPINION
One child at a time
By Bob Robinson
The Darke Knight commented in one of his columns that because I was no
longer writing “biting” political rhetoric, he/she thought I’d moved
onto other things, or something like that. It was in response to a
reader’s comment. Yes and no. While I still have strong opinions about
right and wrong, whether it’s in politics or in any other area, time
and life-altering events have changed my... Read
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U.S. CONGRESSMAN JOHN BOEHNER
White House Must Explain Its Role in Delphi Pension Scandal
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman John Boehner (R-West Chester) released
the following statement calling on the Obama administration to release
all records associated with the decision to slash pensions for
non-union auto workers at Delphi during the taxpayer-funded auto
bailout: “Thousands of auto workers in Ohio, Michigan, and elsewhere
deserve to know what role the Obama...
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BROKE WIFE, BIG CITY
Project Ducky Wip
By Aprill Brandon
This past weekend, my husband left me for four days. Alas, it's not
what you're thinking. Although granted, that would make for a much
better column, the whole troubled marriage thing and "two people who
love each other but grew apart and are trying to find their way back to
each other." But no, my stupid husband is perfect. Which makes
for very...
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TOWNHALL
Rumbling Toward a Knockout
by Suzanne Fields
Reporters and pundits writing about politics and particularly
presidential debates can't resist the metaphors of the ring. And why
should they? The metaphors work. "The incumbent fought with a
challenger's aggression, while the GOP nominee mostly avoided heated
disagreement, except to make jabs on the economy," reported the Hill,
the... Read
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NOTES
& THOUGHTS
FROM
THE EDITOR... ON THE INSIDE - WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31,
2012
Editor’s
Photo: In May, projections showed a knockout for President Barack Obama
in November. Just for giggles, now that we (at least many of us) will
go to the polls in six days I thought it would be interesting to see a
more current projection. There was a surprise or two considering the
media emphasis on a couple of “Obama” states. Be sure to click on the
photo. Classifieds: New Listings posted for Oct. 28; Promos: Hansbarger ‘Free for Fall’ Mattress Sale! In Blogs: Did Obama Refuse To Aid Our Men In Benghazi and Gallup Party predicts Romney win. Events: Donna May Campbell Preserve opening. News: Ohio votes coveted by candidates and presidential barometer. Sports: Bone chilling temps overcome by historic racing at Eldora. Obituaries: Alice M. Marker and Norman W. Redman. Yesterday's
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