TODAY
IS WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2013 - MERRY CHRISTMAS
Doner trains Stingers for the next generations of Patriots
By Bob Robinson
NEW MADISON – “Hey, on the glass, hot dog!” A coach for the Stateline
Stingers shouted instructions to a student as she missed the mark on a
layup. The next time she did one… it dropped nicely off the glass into
the hoop. “Off the left foot… left foot!” “Use the other foot… get the
rebound!” Students adjusted their efforts as another coach shouted out
his instructions. The pace was fast. “Come on,” shouted the coach.
“Run, run, run!!” At the other end of... Read
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STATE REPRESENTATIVE JIM BUCHY
Generous Charitable Giving Brightens the Christmas Season for Everyone
It is hard to believe that another year is nearly in the books. This is
certainly a fun time of year for a lot of people—especially young
kids—as the anticipation of Christmas grows with each day. One of the
many special things about being an American, and about being from west
central Ohio in particular, is to witness just how charitable so many
people are. With... Read
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GREENVILLE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
GCSD board, staff thank retiring board members for service
By Bob Robinson
GREENVILLE – Following the Greenville City School Board’s Dec. 12
regular meeting the board, staff and administration hosted a “thank
you” buffet with a parting gift for retiring board members Ben
Studabaker, Sue Bowman and Cindy Scott. A variety of delicacies were...
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JUST CHIRPIN'
Act I: Scene I
By Brittany Ulman
It is official, I have now completed my first semester of college. Even
though there were definitely a fair share of ups and downs, it is
finally over. After months of incessant studying, reading, writing, and
memorizing, my brain can finally take a well-deserved vacation.
No more ideal gas law equations. No more research papers to
concoct. No more historical dates to remember... Read
More. More Youth.
ARCANUM SHARE OF CCC TITLE
Defense the difference for Lady Trojans
By George Starks
BRADFORD- Through three quarters of basketball Monday at Bradford, the
game more resembled a scene from The Shootout OK Corral. A lot of wild
shots, some ducking and dodging and bodies hitting the floor. With
eight minutes left to be played, Arcanum was clinging to a slim 39-35
lead. At that point, someone rang the doorbell and... Read
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BROKE WIFE, BIG CITY
Broke Wife, Big City
Let's just table the issue, shall we?
By Aprill Brandon
For years, my husband and I have harbored a shameful secret. A secret
so hideous, so horrifying, so wholly conducive to alliteration, we have
hardly dared to even whisper it out loud. And the worst part is we have
carried this secret with us from state to state, apartment to... Read
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LETTERS TO SANTA... REVISITED - ENJOY
Letters to Santa on County News Online
DARKE COUNTY – iPods and iPads topped the list for first and second
grade requests from Santa, with the various versions of Xbox a close
second, then Monster High toys. Beyond that, however, children around
the county showed concern for the less fortunate or family members. A
young boy offers to pay Santa... Read
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FROM
THE EDITOR... ON THE INSIDE - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2013 - MERRY CHRISTMAS
Editor's
Photo: We showcase Paul
Ackley’s cartoon for
this week as he wishes all a Merry Christmas and a Happy Prosperous New
Year from County News Online. Get all of Paul's cartoons here.
Favorite Sports Photos: New pics posted Sept. 15. Classifieds:
New listings posted November 13. Obituaries: Helen “Pauline” Hicks. Yesterday's
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