TODAY
IS THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2013 - STEBBINS FIELD
Lady Wave Stadium a milestone for Greenville
By Bob Robinson
“Newland has probably done more for Greenville and this county than he
might know.” CNO Sports Editor George Starks called me not long ago and
said I should stop by the new Lady Wave Stadium… Stebbins Field. “It
knocks some college fields out of the park,” he said. It’s been a few
years since I’ve been to a college baseball game… try decades. Texas
A&M in the 70s, Cal State Fullerton in the 90s. Neither one was
major impressive in my opinion... Read
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DARKE COUNTY COMMISSIONER MIKE STEGALL
Hometown Opportunity
On Sunday April 7th, I was invited to the Marion Community Development
Organizations annual meeting held in Maria Stein at the American
Legion. This event was well attended, and two of the Mercer
County Commissioners attended as well. After the meal was
served, the guest speaker was Jared Ebbing, the Mercer County Economic
Development Director. As a quick aside, I think that Darke and Mercer
County have two of the... Read
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VERSAILLES BASEBALL
Versailles gets win in tough game Tigers top Russia
By George Starks
VERSAILLES- Versailles scored single runs in the first, third, fourth,
fifth and sixth Tuesday and was forced to hold on for a tight 5-3
victory over its backyard rivals, Russia. Through six innings, the
Tiger pitching had checked the visiting Raiders on just four hits while
allowing a lone run, that coming in... Read
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GATEWAY YOUTH PROGRAM
Youth get a jump start at Gateway
Jump Start is an after-school program at Gateway Youth Programs that
focuses on youth ages 11 through 15 years of age. This program
runs for approximately ten-weeks and incorporates supportive services
and group activities under the guidance of Robb Fulker, Facilitator and
Gateway Youth Advocate... Read
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CINCINNATI REDS
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Arroyo's perfect start erased in four-run sixth inning
reds.com
ST. LOUIS -- Even as he retired batter after batter in order -- 15
Cardinals in a row to begin his night -- Reds pitcher Bronson Arroyo
knew he couldn't relax on Tuesday night. "To be honest with you, I hate
being in ballgames when you have a no-hitter and you're only winning
1-0," Arroyo said. "I always feel like the guy with the no-no... Read
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ELDORA SPEEDWAY
Inaugural NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Race At Eldora Historic Event To Offer Unique Qualifying, Race Procedures
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – NASCAR announced today the qualifying and race
procedures for the inaugural “Mudsummer Classic” – the highly
anticipated NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at Eldora Speedway
on Wednesday, July 24... Read
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HERITAGE FOUNDATION
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School Choice Blooming this Spring
By Rachel Sheffield
School choice is making headlines in multiple states this spring.
Several have approved or are considering proposals to expand
educational opportunity for families. Texas is going bold by
introducing multiple school choice proposals. Heritage’s Lindsey Burke
explains that these include: an elimination of the cap... Read
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FROM
THE EDITOR... ON THE INSIDE - THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 2013
Editor’s
Photo: OSU Extension Agent Sam Custer has been providing important
information to our area farmers. Check out his latest on Friday. The
Paul Ackley cartoon for
April 8 has
been posted. Check it out here.
Favorite Sports Photos: New pics posted Mar. 11. Classifieds:
New listings posted April 11. Also in Blogs: Why There’s a Backlash against Common Core. Events: Used books donations needed by May 3. News:
Officer Involved Shooting in Celina; Female struck by vehicle near
Rossburg; Former Mayor of Stockport Convicted on 21 Counts; Researchers
may have found a drug to kill all cancers. Obituaries: Bobby C. "Bob" Smith. Yesterday's Home PageClick Here
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