TODAY
IS THURSDAY, JULY 18, 2013 - DARKE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL
Powers gearing up for 2013 football season Trojans looking to rebound from 3-7 season
By George Starks
ARCANUM - In his initial campaign at Arcanum, head coach TJ Powers
suffered through the growing pains of a 3-7 campaign. This season,
Powers is looking to get things squared away as he conducted his annual
football camp in Trojan nation. “This game is 90 percent mental,” said
Powers. “We need to get past what we did a year ago and focus on what
lies ahead. We... Read
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GRUMPY SIDE OF 60
The virtues of being grumpy
By Bob Robinson
“Hey Grumpy, how are you?” “I’m having a ball! How about you?” Grumpy
greetings make my day. There have been a few. Some have asked why I
call this column the “Grumpy Side of 60.” It goes back to being a sub
at Woodland and trying to control a class of 20-plus 5- to 8-year-old
students. I tried everything. Cajoling, bribery, yelling… I have a loud
voice... Read
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ANNIE OAKLEY FESTIVAL
What does $3 get you
in today’s world?
Spend just $3 on a weekend pass for the Annie Oakley Days being held on
Friday, July 26, Saturday, July 27 and Sunday, July 28 at the Darke
County fairgrounds and you will be amazed at what that small weekend
pass will get you. First of all you will have unlimited admission to
the fairgrounds all three days including free parking each day. This
year enter... Read
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GREENVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Library Honors
Dianna Wagner
On July 8th the Greenville Public Library Board of Trustees honored
Dianna Wagner who is retiring as fiscal officer on July 31st.
Dianna has been with the Library for over 23 years. Last year she
retired from Greenville National Bank after a long and successful
career. She said then she wanted to spend more time with her
family - including husband Gary and two...
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DARKE COUNTY COURTS
Sex Offender gets 60 days,
Tier II registration and tough community sanctions
By Bob Robinson
GREENVILLE – On July 11 Zachary D. Moore received 60 days in jail with
work release, 60 hours of community service, $3,000 in fines, and
supervision for the legal maximum 60 months from the court of Common
Pleas Judge Jonathan Hein. He is also required to register as a Tier II
Sex Offender. Hein said the Court... Read
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U.S. SENATOR SHERROD BROWN
Ensuring Ohio Workers
Have the Skills Needed
to Fill Open Jobs
Last week, I heard from Daniel Brewer, a Navy veteran from Cincinnati
who could not find a good paying job after returning from Afghanistan.
Though Daniel had substantial training in the Navy, moving home to
Ohio, he had trouble translating his skills into the civilian
workforce. Daniel’s experience is all too common. Time and time again
I’ve heard similar... Read
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REDSTATE
An Ecumenical Hope Post Zimmerman Trial
By Erick Erickson
The death of Trayvon Martin and the Zimmerman trial show there are deep
wounds and grievances in this country and too many people who profit
from fanning the flames. Too many in the white community see violence
in the black community and think, “That’s their problem. Blacks killing
blacks, we’ll let them figure it out.” But it is not their problem. It... Read
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FROM
THE EDITOR... ON THE INSIDE - THURSDAY, JULY 18, 2013
Editor’s
Photo: On July 8 the Darke County Commissioners signed a proclamation
declaring July 14 through 20 as “Paint the County Purple” week for
Darke County Relay for Life. Read the full
story 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: Morning Bell: Even Unions Are Turning on Obamacare. Events: Matt Light teams up with Greenville Schools. Letters: Smith: Let’s Go Greenville. News: House resolution passed supporting America’s energy independence. Sports: In duel, AL prevails over NL to earn home field. Obituaries: Steven A. Erwin; Gregory Grimes. Yesterday's
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