TODAY
IS FRIDAY, AUGUST 2, 2013 - MISS ANNIE OAKLEY 2013
Harris pleads guilty to attempted illegal drug manufacture in vicinity of juvenile
By Bob Robinson
GREENVILLE – Robert Harris, 26, pleaded guilty to attempted illegal manufacture of drugs (methamphetamine) in the vicinity of a juvenile, a second degree felony, in Darke County Court July 30. A jury trial had been scheduled to start that day. The conviction carries a maximum prison term of eight years and a maximum fine of $15,000. While a prison term is not mandatory it is presumed necessary. Harris and another defendant, Jennifer Murphy, 39, both of Greenville, were.... Read
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COMMISSIONERS CORNER
Darke County transfers grant funds to Greene County
By Bob Robinson
GREENVILLE – Darke County Commissioners showed their frustration as they approved an agreement for a Transfer of Entitlements for $23,787 in FAA grant monies to Greene... Read
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'R' STREET
House convenes ‘Stop Government Abuse Week'
This week, the U.S. House will consider ten bills aimed at curbing government abuse, covering topics such as the IRS’ involvement in health care, customer service standards for government employees and the privacy of an individual’s tax records, among other issues. Under the banner of Stop Government Abuse Week, lawmakers are... Read
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
K-8 facilities have given “above and beyond”
Larry Holmes
Dear Editor, On August 6th we will have the opportunity to vote on a request by Greenville City Schools that addresses aging facilities and anchors the district’s presence in the city park. We’ve been blessed with enjoying a long life from existing facilities. These facilities have reached their economic... Read
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UNION CITY POLICE
Union City Police Take Down Marijuana Grow Operation
July 29, 2013–Officers from the Union City, IN Police Department served a search warrant at a local residence late Monday afternoon, taking down a significant sized marijuana grow operation. The couple living at the residence was taken... Read
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WHEN CHILDREN WERE CHILDREN
Something to Ponder
By Sharon Hopper
7/30/13–I have really been thinking and that in and above itself is a real surprising feat for me. Lately I have been just lopping along in hopes that a miracle will come to me and I can once again be the happy go lucky person that I always believed myself to be, but I have finally concluded that the miracle is going to have to be generated from me. The truth is that I have had a pretty wonderful life full of seeing wonderful... Read
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HUMAN EVENTS
Obama begins pivot to the economy No. 19
By John Hayward
7/24/2013–It was a nostalgic hour and seven minutes in Illinois today, as President Barack Obama made his 19th “pivot to the economy” by recycling his old speeches and bromides into a long stroll down memory lane. Fortunately, he was able to wrap things up before the state government of Illinois went bankrupt. That... Read
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FROM
THE EDITOR... ON THE INSIDE - FRIDAY, AUGUST 2, 2013
Editor’s
Photo: Area school children write about Annie Oakley’s inspiration in their lives. Read the full story tomorrow.
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