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TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 2013 - TIMES HAVE CHANGED

Where are the kids?
‘Punxsutawney Phil’ to be pardoned
By Bob Robinson

Two houses up the street six kids were having a snowball fight… they had built snow forts and by some unwritten rule, they didn’t “charge” the forts… they simply bounced up and down behind them and threw snowballs at each other. Three houses further up, some younger kids were building a snowman. Mommy was helping… after a few minutes she went inside and began fixing some hot chocolate for three cold, wet youngsters... Read More. More Community.

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

‘The Twelve’ is coming to Greenville

Last minute reservations are still being accepted for the 37th presentation of The Twelve, to be held on Thursday, March 28 at 7:30 PM. The Twelve is a dramatic reenactment of the meal Jesus had in the Upper Room in Jerusalem, and is staged as an almost exact portrayal of the world famous Last Supper... Read More. More Events.

SPRING SPORTS

A little help needed here
A time to change gears
By George Starks

Being a part of the local sports scene, it should come as no surprise that basketball season is my favorite. I have often said that if it were my decision to make, the season would take a month or two off and start up again, maybe wait until right after spring sports is over. It’s also no secret that the winter sports season is also the busiest and most strenuous of all... Read More. More Sports.

BROKE WIFE, BIG CITY

Liar, Liar, Bigger Pants Than You'd Like On Fire
By Aprill Brandon

Now that it's getting warmer (and then colder...and then warmer again...and then snowing...and then slightly warmer again before a cold front comes in around 3 p.m. and makes it hail), all our collective thoughts are slowly turning toward spring and summer. And as such, all the things we'll finally be able to do again... Read More. More Opinion.

DARKE COUNTY SENIOR SCRIBES

Dreamland
By Marianne Cox Clark

Marianne Clark is a published author and long-time Senior Scribe. Her credits include many postings on County News Online and her recent book, “Yogi Boy Cox and Friends.” After decades of having his story told to grandchildren and friends, Yogi Boy Cox has achieved immortality through “his” book, Clark said. “You only have ‘one’ good dog,” Clark added. “Yogi Boy was ours. You... Read More. More Senior.

DARKE COUNTY OSU EXTENSION

Ohio State University Extension Releases New Publications
By Sam Custer

Ohio State University Extension has released four new publications that producers and consumers may find helpful. The publications – on commercial vegetable production, Midwest tree fruit spraying, commercial small fruit and grape spraying, and controlling weeds in Ohio and Indiana – offer insight into issues as spring approaches and… Read More . More Community.

REDSTATE

The Most Important Week in Human History
By Erick Erickson

There are many candidates for most important day and most important week in human history. This week we remember what is arguably the very top of the top of the list. As secularism increases in the western world, more and more are dismissive of the reality of Jesus Christ. Consequently, they may choose to dismiss the importance of this week. That’s... Read More. More Blogs.

FROM THE EDITOR... ON THE INSIDE - WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 2013

Editor’s Photo: I’ve always heard that kids and their pets have a special relationship that adults can’t begin to fathom. Coming soon, a photo set that proves the point. The Paul Ackley cartoon for March 25 was posted Monday. Check it out here. Favorite Sports Photos: New pics posted Mar. 11. Classifieds: New listings posted March 25. In Blogs: Endangered: The Constitution. Community: Officials Discover Hemlock Pest in the Hocking Hills Region. Events: Ag Breakfast Meeting; Darke County Offices Closing early on Good Friday. News: Semi Rollover Accident; Government auditors to review sequestration cuts. Obituaries: Betty L. Keyser; Marvin Leo Barger. Yesterday's Home Page Click Here

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