Drug overdose calls dangerous for paramedics
By Bob Robinson
DARKE COUNTY – “They get mean. They get violent,” said Eric Burns,
director of Tri-Village Rescue. “We bring them out of it (a drug
overdose), we’re taking away the buzz they paid good money for.” Burns
and Steve Wenning, chief of Greenville Township Rescue… both said one
of the most dangerous calls a paramedic can make is on a drug overdose.
Darke County Chief Deputy Mark Whittaker agreed; saying there is an
element of danger... Read
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DARKE COUNTY FRIENDS OF THE SHELTER
5K Run/walk for
the Dog Park
The Darke County Friends of the Shelter is having a 5K race to benefit
the new dog park. Entrants may run or walk the event. As an
added bonus this race will be part of the Wayne Healthcare Challenge.
The 5K will be held at the Darke County Fairgrounds on April 5th
and 100% of the money will go to the dog park. You can participate with
or without your dog. If you... Read
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HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL
Bradford holds off
scrappy Ansonia bunch Tigers make fourth quarter push in upset bid
By George Starks
BRADFORD - When a team follows the game plan a coach puts out, good
things happen. When a team gets away from that game plan, things have a
tendency to fall apart. Such was the case for the Bradford Lady
Railroaders as the Roaders posted a tough 49-42... Read More. More Sports.
MUSINGS OF A SENIOR SCRIBE
Jammin' Me
By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! Buy this insurance! If you are happy where you are; you can
stay there! Now I have health insurance with a $2,000 deductible - for
one person My new insurance does not cover half of what the new
policy does. (True Darke County story). We (the city) need to improve
the street. It needs widened. We're taking some of your property for
the sidewalk (oh, and you get to sweep it, wash... Read
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DARKE COUNTY PARKS
Backyard Sugaring
Back by popular demand and just in time for the upcoming maple sugaring
season, join the Darke County Park District on Saturday, February 15th
at 1:00pm to learn this new skill! At the program, you will learn
how to tap your own maples, how and when to collect the sap and how to
go about turning that sap into maple goodness! Demonstrations and
hands-on experience will ensure that by the end of the... Read
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GREENVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Chinese Tea
Ceremony at Library
Jesse Berry from Blue Lantern Tea will demonstrate a traditional
Chinese Tea Ceremony at the Greenville Public Library on Thursday
February 6th at 6:30 p.m. He will talk about the history and
culture of tea as well as the many health benefits. The ceremony
consists of the preparation and serving of tea - everyone will taste a
sample! Jesse first discovered artisan... Read
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STATE REPRESENTATIVE JIM BUCHY
Preventing Falls
Among Ohio’s Elders
When we are young, we do not often think about our risk of falling or
the consequences of a fall. If we fall, we get up knowing that any
aches or pains are probably temporary. But for us elders, a fall can be
a life-changing event. For seniors like me, the effects of a fall can
mean the difference between independence and reliance upon others for
assistance in the completion of daily activities. Falls are the
number... Read
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FROM
THE EDITOR... ON THE INSIDE - SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1 & SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2014
Editor's
Photo: The Darke County Visitors Bureau released the names of the
recipients of the 2014 Darke County Tourism Grant. This year, three
recipients were chosen.
Find out which events will be receiving these grants on CNO next week.
This week's Paul
Ackley
cartoon has been posted here.
Favorite Sports Photos: New pics posted Sept. 15. Classifieds:
New listings posted on a regular basis. Events: Cancer Support group meets Feb. 6; GOP Women to Meet; Ag. Breakfast Meeting. Obituaries: Lyda F. Spitler.Yesterday's
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