TODAY
IS WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2013 - OHIO GOVERNOR JOHN KASICH
Local entities to receive $112.8 Million Workers’ Comp Rebates Rebates total $429,100 for Darke County: See below for breakdown
COLUMBUS – The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) would return
$112.8 million to nearly 3,800 local governments and schools under the
$1 billion rebate proposed by Governor John Kasich and BWC
Administrator/CEO Steve Buehrer last week. The proposal also includes a
tripling of safety grants and a 4 percent rate reduction for public
employers. The rebates and reforms are made possible by
larger-than-expected fund balances at BWC generated by strong investment... Read
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GARST MUSEUM
Annie Signs Up at YMCA
The YMCA will help Annie stay in shape by donating a one year Family
Membership to Annie’s Wild West Gala. Annie wants to say “thank you” to
the YMCA for this Silver Star Donation. Annie’s Wild West Gala will be
held on Saturday, June 8, 2013. This is a fundraiser for The Garst
Museum and The National Annie Oakley Center. All funds raised at this
event will benefit the Garst...Read
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Events.
LADY TROJANS WIN IN WALK-OFF FASHION
Arcanum advances
in sectionals
By George Starks
ARCANUM- Despite four innings of perfect softball and an early 3-0
lead, the Arcanum Lady Trojans were forced to play two extra innings
with Tri-County North Monday. It took a ninth inning solo homerun by
Tara Simpson to keep the Trojans alive in the OHSAA sectional
tournament as Arcanum defeated the visiting...Read
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BROKE WIFE, BIG CITY
When nature attacks
By Aprill Brandon
I've lived in a variety of places. The mid-West, South Texas, Boston.
And each place has its own unique set of pros and cons. For example,
the Ohio countryside where I grew up has some of the most spectacular
sunsets on the the planet. On the downside, every single road in that
state is currently under construction and will continue to... Read
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CINCINNATI BENGALS
Tyler Eifert already has multiple roles in Bengals’ offense
bleacherreport.com
Tyler Eifert has been with the Bengals for all of one day of practice,
but he already plays an important part in Cincinnati’s offense.
Actually, multiple important parts.
Eifert, the tight end the Bengals took in the first round of the NFL draft, said after the first day...Read
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ATTORNEY GENERAL MIKE DEWINE
DeWine Announces
Statewide Safe Neighborhoods Initiative to Help Communities Combat Violent Crime
(AKRON, Ohio)—Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced a bold,
new, holistic initiative aimed at decreasing violent crime in Ohio by
targeting Ohio's most violent offenders. The Attorney General's Safe
Neighborhoods Initiative will begin in Akron and eventually spread to
other crime-ridden...Read
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HERITAGE FOUNDATION
Louisiana Court Rules
Against School Choice, But Educational Opportunity Moves Forward
By Brittany Corona
After a series of school choice victories across the nation, the
Louisiana Supreme Court issued a disappointing ruling this Tuesday when
it upheld a lower court’s ruling invalidating the state’s school
voucher program. With a 6-1 vote, the higher court declared the... Read
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FROM
THE EDITOR... ON THE INSIDE - WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2013
Editor’s
Photo: Your Pet can be a star. The Friends of the Darke County Shelter
are looking for photos for their annual calendar. Story Thursday.
The special Ackley
Mother's Day cartoon is available by clicking here.
Favorite Sports Photos: New pics posted Mar. 11. Classifieds:
New listings posted May 10. In Blogs: Ohio takes a big step forward. News: Postal Service's $1.9 billion loss means reform can't wait any longer. Obituaries: Ralph F. Mumaw. Yesterday's
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