TODAY
IS SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9,
2013 - KIWANIS NOTES
Stegall gives overview “State of the County”
By Susi Halley
Program Chair Christina Chalmers recently hosted Darke County
Commissioner Mike Stegall who spoke on the “State of the County.”
Darke County is ranked 5th in the country and 1st in the Midwest in
jobs. In the last two years the county has gotten a lot done and saved
money: roof repair on the Courthouse; a new boiler at the Garst
Building; work on the Sheriff's building and three new cars; work on
the Commissioners Building on the roof and gutters...
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DARKE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Clandestine Lab Unit responds to two Drug Labs
On February 7, 2013 at approximately 1:05 am Darke County Sheriff’s
Deputies along with the Ansonia Fire Department responded to the 10,400
block of Beisner Road in reference to a ditch fire. Upon arrival
deputies discovered the materials burning appeared to be items used in
the manufacturing of Methamphetamine. The Darke County Sheriff’s
Office Clandestine Drug… Read
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CCC LADIES BASKETBALL
Arcanum can’t hold lead in loss to Covington Lady Trojans experience fourth quarter meltdown
By George Starks
COVINGTON- In only her second year at the helm of Lady Trojan
basketball, Arcanum head coach Rachel Fearon has seen vast improvements
in her team. A year ago, the Trojans had a dismal season, getting just
one CCC victory. In the 2012-13...
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INTRODUCING BILLY
VACATION
By Delbert Blickenstaff
Before I tell you about our vacation I want to tell you about something
funny that happened at church. At least I think it’s funny. Remember I
told you that I get bored in church? Well, last Sunday the preacher
asked everyone to stand for his prayer. I was standing between Mom and
Dad and I was doing something interesting. I was trying to stand on one
foot. I lost... Read
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MUSINGS OF A SENIOR SCRIBE
Hmmm
By Mona Lease
Hi, all! As I pen this column - 2/8/'13 - people are gathering in the
state capitols across the USA at 10 EST (corresponding time zones,
too). Under the umbrella of "We the People," all who are attending
these peaceful demonstrations are finally putting an organized voice to
the local powers - we are protecting our 2nd Amendment right - owning
and carrying a weapon..."We voted you...
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STATE REPRESENTATIVE JIM BUCHY
Buchy Seeks Constituent
Input on Proposed Reforms
in the State Budget
COLUMBUS— Jim Buchy (R-Greenville) today announced an effort to gain
public input on the possible reforms in Governor John R. Kasich’s state
budget proposal. Opinions are being collected in an online survey
below. Recently, Governor Kasich released his plans for reform as part
of the proposed state budget for the 2014-2015 fiscal years.
Representative Buchy... Read
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KASICH COMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT
Finally, a real response to DeRolph: editorial
The issue: School funding reform
Our view: 22 years after lawsuit was filed, plan would minimize local property wealth
Mountains of number crunching will necessarily follow the unveiling of
Gov. John Kasich’s school funding plan Thursday. But it was immediately
clear that for the first time, the state is directly addressing the
disparities that led to the Ohio Supreme Court’s rulings...
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FROM
THE EDITOR... ON THE INSIDE - SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9,
2013
Editor’s
Photo: MVHS teacher is enjoying his “second” career, by Teen Correspondent Kara Jessup. Story Sunday. See Monday's Ackley
cartoon here.
Favorite Sports Photos: New pics posted Jan. 27. Classifieds: New listings posted Feb. 3.
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