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IS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2013 - GREAT DARKE COUNTY FAIR
Elephant Encounter entertains and educates
By Bob Robinson
GREENVILLE – “They aren’t circus animals, they’re family,” said Bill
Morris, owner and operator with his wife Cindy, of Elephant Encounters.
Morris introduced Cora, a 9,000 lb. Asian elephant, and Shannon, a
6,500 pound African elephant, to a packed audience at the 5 o’clock
show Aug. 22 at the Great Darke County Fair. “This is a once in a
lifetime educational opportunity,” he said. “Watch their antics and
learn their personalities as you meet them, one on one, eye to eye... Read
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DARKE
COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Union City fire results in drug investigation
On September 1, 2013 at approximately 2:52 pm, the Union City Ohio Fire
Department was dispatched to 128 N Franklin Street in Union City,Ohio
in reference to a bedroom on fire. Fire units arrived on scene
and quickly extinguished the fire. Fire personnel requested the
Darke County Sheriff’s Office to respond to the scene in reference to
evidence that suggests a possible... Read
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ELDORA SPEEDWAY
Matt Miller uses Wix Filter Baltes Classic win as World 100 tune-up Jeff Babcock (UMP DIRTcar Modifieds) and Barney Craig (Stock Cars) Complete Tripleheader
ROSSBURG, OH (Sept. 1) – Sunday night’s feature action at Eldora
Speedway included a tune-up by Matt Miller (Sunoco American Late Model
Series), a clean-up by Barney Craig (Eldora... Read More. More Sports.
POLICE BEAT
Police respond to disorderly conduct, OVI and assault incidents
On Aug. 22 police were dispatched to Sweitzer and Pine regarding a
suspect being intoxicated and disorderly. Joseph Cheadle was found
staggering on Sweitzer. The defendant was highly intoxicated with a
heavy odor of alcoholic beverage on his breath, slurred speech and
trouble finding his balance. He was belligerent and... Read
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NASCAR.COM
Kyle Busch wins at Atlanta, clinches Chase berth
HAMPTON, Ga. -- Kyle Busch proved emphatically Sunday night that he
knows what to do with a lead when he gets it. By the time he grabbed
the top spot at Atlanta Motor Speedway for the first time, however, the
Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup picture had... Read
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DARKE COUNTY COURTS
Sex offender suspect returned to Darke County to face trial
By Bob Robinson
GREENVILLE – Codey Michael B. Greer, was returned to Darke County from
Randolph County, Ind., Aug. 28 to face three charges of Felony 1 Rape,
sexual conduct with a 12-year-old minor. According to Darke County
Chief Deputy Mark Whittaker, Greer and the victim were found in Indiana
following ...
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TOWNHALL FINANCE
Colorado Governor Goes Far Left in Nationwide Appeal to Gun-Grabbers
By Michael Schaus
It never fails. Paint a Democrat into a corner (or let him do it to
himself) and his true colors will start to show. The “moderate” and
“reasonable” Democrat Governor of New-New-York (AKA: Colorado) has
finally come out forcefully against the recall elections of some
anti-gun members of the State Legislature... Read
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FROM
THE EDITOR... ON THE INSIDE - TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2013
Editor's
Photo: This year's The Gathering at Garst brought approximately 11,000
visitors to the area to enjoy the festivities on the museum grounds.
Read more about it tomorrow.
Paul
Ackley’s cartoon for
this week has
been posted. Get it here.
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