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TODAY IS SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2013 - ANSONIA v MISSISSINAWA VALLEY RIVALRY

Blackhawks cruise in end of tight game
By George Starks

UNION CITY- When Ansonia and Mississinawa Valley hook up on the basketball court, throw the records out the door, the records don’t matter. Through three quarters of play, the two teams went after each other as the Tigers led 23-17 after one but trailed 35-34 at the half. Mississinawa Valley took a 54-48 lead into the final eight minutes. That was as close as it would ever get as the Hawks would open it up in the final frame and cruise to a 83-60 victory. Hawks... Read More. More Sports.

MIAMI VALLEY CAREER TECHNOLOGY CTR

Sen. Beagle sees Value of Career Tech Education at MVCTC

Clayton, Ohio – Senator Bill Beagle (R-Tipp City), visited the Miami Valley Career Technology Center (MVCTC) campus on Friday, January 25, 2013, to tour the campus and meet with students and staff. Senator Beagle is the Chairman of the Senate Standing Committee on Workforce & Economic Development… Read More. More Community.

DARKE COUNTY PARKS

Maple Sugarin’ at the Prairie

Freezing nights and thawing days are the start to a jar of maple syrup! Without these temperature fluctuations, people would never have discovered such a wonderful treat. Saturday, March 2nd from 7:30 am-4:00 pm is Maple Sugarin’ at the Prairie! This early spring weekend at Shawnee Prairie offers guided tours through history and science as we learn... Read More. More Events.

DARKE COUNTY SENIOR SCRIBES

Louise at Lake Louise
By Delbert Blickenstaff, M.D.

Lake Louise in Banff National Park has always been fascinating to Louise and she finally got to stick her toes in its ice cold water on September 21st. 1997. Banff was only one of many colorful stops on our Canadian trip with son Jeff and his wife, Debbie. She enjoyed the meadows full of blossoms and the distant wildlife. What she didn’t like was the curved mountain roads and sheer cliffs. Debbie... Read More. More Senior.

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS

Having a Big Sister has inspired this Little to become be a mentor herself!

Sarah Beck may be only 17 years old but she has a pretty strong vision for her future. Sarah, the daughter of Clarissa Beck is currently enrolled in the after school mentoring program, “Big Buddies” sponsored by Brothers Big Sisters. She volunteers two hours... Read More. More Community.

ATTORNEY GENERAL MIKE DEWINE

$29 Million Toyota Settlement over Unintended Acceleration
Ohio to receive $1.7 Million

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Attorney General Mike DeWine today joined 29 other states in announcing a $29 million settlement with Toyota Motor Corporation and its related North American entities over allegations Toyota concealed safety issues related to unintended acceleration. Ohio, a lead state in the investigation, will receive just over $1.7... Read More. More News.

STATE SENATOR BILL BEAGLE

Beagle Legislation Provides Funds for Job Training, Workforce Development
Also, Lehner & Beagle seek to modernize state Jobs support

COLUMBUS– State Senator Bill Beagle (R–Tipp City) today introduced the first piece of legislation for the new General Assembly. The legislation is aimed at helping Ohio’s unemployed and underemployed find work through continued education and job training... Read More. More News.

FROM THE EDITOR... ON THE INSIDE - SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2013

Editor’s Photo: Main Street Greenville… March First Friday Stirs up a Culinary Tour. Story Monday. See Ackley’s latest cartoon here. Favorite Sports Photos: New pics posted Feb. 9. Classifieds: New listings posted Feb. 9. Note: Classified categories are not displayed correctly. Please check all categories when you visit the page. Hansbargers Presidents Day bargains and more posted Feb. 12 in Promos. In Blogs: Obama’s Favorite Things. Events: Conference for Farmers; DCCA presents Dance Ensemble. News: 7000 new jobs in Dayton area. Obituaries: Patricia A. Brumbaugh. Yesterday's Home Page Click Here

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