TODAY
IS FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 2013 - OSU EXTENSION, DARKE COUNTY
Getting Your Corn Crop Off to a Good Start in 2013
By Sam Custer
OSU Extension, Darke County
Mistakes made during crop establishment are usually irreversible, and
can put a "ceiling" on a crop's yield potential before the plants have
even emerged. Peter Thomison, OSU Extension Corn Specialist, gives the
following proven practices that will help get a corn crop off to a good
start. Perform Tillage Operations Only When Necessary and... Read
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MERCER COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
Twelve indicted and arrested on Drug Charges
Celina, Ohio – Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey announced the indictment
and Arrests of 12 persons. All charges are resulting from
an investigation by the Grand Lake Task Force. The Task
Force is a combined effort of law enforcement agencies in Mercer and
Auglaize Counties. Deputies were assisted by the Celina Police
Department. ARRESTED: James... Read
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DARKE COUNTY FRIENDS OF THE SHELTER
Pets of the Week
We have this little Angel at the Darke County Animal Shelter. She is
such a sweet girl we named her Angel. She is around 1 year of age and
is black and brown. She is a Lab/Hound mix. She has short hair. She is
an extremely sweet girl and loves to be petted and loved on. She needs
a special home with someone who will make her part of his or her
family. We need to find her that special... Read
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MUSINGS OF A TEEN SCRIBE
I dare you…
By Tiffany Beumer
In a “short” period of time electronical gadgets have taken over many
aspects in the lives of many people of all ages. Just the other day I
saw what looked to be a ten year old child playing on his own iPhone.
This child was with his family who all had iPhones that they were
focused on. When I was ten I was outside exploring, or playing with
actual toys. I am guilty though, I do own... Read
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WHEN CHILDREN WERE CHILDREN
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My Home the Schoolhouse --- Part 1
By Sharon Hopper
Literally. When I was four going on five when we moved into an old
brick building that used to be a schoolhouse. My aunt and uncle
actually owned the house and did some of the basic home improvement
work on the original building but then sold it to my mom and dad for a
very good price. It had to be a good price... Read
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INTRODUCING BILLY
RUNNING AWAY
By Delbert Blickenstaff
Last week I did a really dumb thing. Here’s what happened.
I really like Mrs. Gilbert, my second grade teacher at school.
Last week she got sick and we had a stubsetute – that doesn’t look
right – maybe it’s substitute teacher. I decided right away that
I didn’t like her because she’s not like Mrs. Gilbert. She
didn’t know where anything was. So I decided... Read
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TOWNHALL
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Government Plays Favorites
By John Stossel
People say government must "help the little guy, promote equality,
level the playing field." People often go into government to do that.
But even when people mean well, it's natural for them to help out their
cronies. David Stockman, who ran the Office of Management and Budget
under Ronald Reagan, was criticized for saying the government's budget
numbers didn't add up. But he... Read
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FROM
THE EDITOR... ON THE INSIDE - FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 2013
Editor’s Photo: The next meeting of the Darke County Photography Club is set for April 16. See story Saturday. 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: Obama’s Non-Recovery. Community: RSVP says “Share a little time.” News: Bond Issue Transparency. Yesterday's Home PageClick Here
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