TODAY
IS MONDAY, JULY 15, 2013 - INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS
The ‘rain on their parades’ didn’t hurt enthusiasm
By Bob Robinson
ANSONIA, NEW MADISON – It was a tough day for parades. Attendance was
small in both Ansonia and New Madison for their annual Fourth of July
Independence Day parades. However what the spectators lacked in numbers
they made up for in enthusiasm. “One year it was raining so hard
everyone was gone,” said one parade enthusiast in Ansonia, “but that
band kept right on marching and playing... Read
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GREENVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
“Diggin For Dinos”
& a Movie!
The Greenville Public Library's “Family Fun Day” continues every Wednesday at 11:00 a.m.
Last week Mike Hemmelgarn provided a hilarious program to a very
enthusiastic crowd with ventriloquist characters, balloon sculptures,
and crazy juggling. On July 17th, Dr. T Rex's new show uses funny
magic, zany puppets, original music, books... Read
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ELDORA SPEEDWAY
Sweet Earns Crown
in 30th Kings Royal
ROSSBURG, Ohio. - July 13, 2013 - It was only a matter of time until
Brad Sweet tasted victory lane at Eldora Speedway in World of Outlaws
STP Sprint Car Series competition. However, no one would have guessed
it would have been in one of the most prestigious races anywhere in
dirt track racing, the Kings Royal. Sweet, of Grass Valley, Calif.,
started... Read
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FROM THE OTHER SIDE OF THE EDGE...
Abortion is a Choice…
Not a Budget Item
By Joe Facinoli
By its nature, the complicated issue of Abortion, after all of the
heated discussions, religious and righteous posturing, and hate-filled
politics, really comes down to only two basic components. One is
Personal,....the other Financial. The Personal element, really the only
one, in many people’s hearts and minds, involves a woman’s...
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More. More Opinion.
DARKE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Commissioners sign “Paint the County Purple” proclamation
By Bob Robinson
GREENVILLE – On July 8 the Darke County Commissioners signed a
proclamation July 14 through 20 as “Paint the County Purple” week for
Darke County Relay for Life. In the proclamation, commissioners urged
communities, citizens and businesses to join in the... Read
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GREENVILLE SCHOOLS LEVY
Preliminary Rendering… additional Q&A
1. According to a contractor friend there is no way to estimate
the cost of a building without a set of prints. Do you have plans
and prints we can look at? No, we do not have a set of prints or plans
because the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission sets the budget for
the project based on average square foot pricing; further, it is
updated every... Read
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GREENVILLE POLICE
Two adults cited
for child abuse
GREENVILLE - On July 5 a child victim was brought into the Greenville
Police Department by her father and step-mother. They reported that her
mother, Kimberly Durst, dropped her off the previous day and stated she
had paddled the child and “got a little carried away,” that the child
had a bruise on her bottom. The step-mother saw the top of a bruise
above her pants but... Read
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FROM
THE EDITOR... ON THE INSIDE - MONDAY, JULY 15, 2013
Editor’s
Photo: Steam Threshers Reunion focuses on farming 100 years ago. Read the full story, with photos, tomorrow. Paul
Ackley’s cartoon for
this week has
been posted. Get it here.
Favorite Sports Photos: New pics posted Mar. 11. Classifieds:
New listings posted July 12. In Blogs: A Guide to Wednesday’s Immigration Conference Meeting. Events: Sterling House plans Drive Thru Lunch. Letters: Now is the Time to Pass a Building Levy for Greenville Schools. News: Three transported to Wayne following head-on collision; One airlifted after falling off motorcycle. Yesterday's
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