TODAY IS THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 2013 - SENIOR SCRIBES SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Biddlestones donate first scholarship check of 2013
Darrell and Debbie Biddlestone recently donated the first SSSF full
scholarship check of 2013 with Shawnee Prairie as the background drop.
This is the third year the Biddlestones have provided a full
scholarship donation to a deserving Darke County teen going into a
communications-related field. The Shawnee Prairie tradition began in
2011 when the Biddlestones decided to make the annual donation in honor
of Ralph “Fred” Wright, who passed away in 2006. Wright’s widow, Donna
Kay Wright, was a... Read More. MoreCommunity.
NAT'L FEDERATION OF REPUBLICAN WOMEN
Rand Paul, other Republican elected officials brief NFRW members Local Resident Among More than 100 ‘Red Coats’ at U.S. Capitol
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY), fresh from a 13-hour
Senate filibuster that captivated the nation the night before,
privately briefed more than 100 Republican women leaders from across
the country… Read More. More News.
TRI-VILLAGE SEASON ENDS
Perfect season comes to an end Patriots bow out of tournament
By George Starks
KETTERING - Coming in with a 26-0 record and ranked number one in the
state, the Tri-Village Patriots needed four more wins to make the
2012-13 season a clean sweep, capped off by a state championship. After
winning the district title over Cincinnati Seven Hills, the Patriots
were... Read More. MoreSports.
INTRODUCING BILLY
Heifer
By Delbert Blickenstaff
Hey, I learned a new word today and it’s “heifer.” A heifer is a girl
cow. And I learned this in church! Here’s how it happened. When we got
to church Mom thought that something unusual was going on because there
was a plastic sheet covering up the carpet at the front of the church.
And the preacher was wearing his bib overalls. Soon after we sang a
hymn and had… Read More. MoreSenior.
HISTORIC BEAR'S MILL
“Art at the Mill” New Season: Paintings & Pottery
“Art At the Mill” begins a new season with an exhibit which will run
from Friday, March 29 through Sunday, April 21 at historic Bear's Mill.
Painter Elaine Balsley will display work focused around “The Flavor of
Italy,” while clay artist Rick Paldino's exhibit will feature pottery
enhanced by hand-carved wood. Due to... Read More. MoreEvents.
GARST MUSEUM FREE PROGRAM
The Battles of the Wabash and Fallen Timbers
In 1791, the United States Army was soundly defeated in the Battle of
the Wabash. The defeat was such a complete disaster that George
Washington knew he needed to establish a totally new post-
revolutionary army. To accomplish this task, Washington turned to one
of his Revolutionary War commanders widely known for his dogged...Read More. MoreEvents.
MIAMI VALLEY CAREER TECHNOLOGY
Darke County Students do well in BPA competition
MVCTC students from Darke County find success at BPA contests -
Clayton, Ohio -- Miami Valley Career Technology Center (MVCTC) Business
Professionals of America (BPA) students performed well at the recent
BPA Regional Contests with 93 students winning or placing in the top
six for their contest. Of the regional winners, 24...Read More. MoreCommunity.
FROMTHE EDITOR... ON THE INSIDE - THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 2013
Editor’s
Photo: Hey folks, new sports photos are being posted all the time.
Check them out. If you like one, support our scholarship program with a
donation and get an 8x10 print suitable for framing. This week's Ackley
cartoon
posted here. Favorite Sports Photos: New pics posted Mar. 11. Classifieds: New listings posted March 9. Hansbargers “All About Comfort” bedding sale and more posted Feb. 25 on Promos. In Blogs: Obama: “I Don’t Believe People Should Be Able To Own Guns.”Community: Darke County Fair Online Ticket Purchasing. News: Beagle Moves to Clarify, Strengthen Child Enticement Laws. Yesterday's Home PageClick Here
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