COUNTY NEWS ONLINE, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2014 - MORE 'WEATHER' ON THE WAY
Weather frustrations high among educators
By Bob Robinson
GREENVILLE – On Jan. 27 Greenville School District was scheduling
school days until May 30 to make up extra calamity days. Overnight
temps dropped to minus 15 degrees with minus 32 degree wind chills…
Darke County campuses, including Greenville’s, were once again closed.
This pushed GCSD to June 2, one short of its final available day. While
some school districts were going to Blizzard Bags or E-Days,
Superintendent Doug Fries said neither... Read
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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Swinging with the Saints Again
Don’t miss an afternoon of light, up beat and up tempo musical
entertainment Sunday, February 9th at 3 p.m. when Swinging with the
Saints Again will be at First Presbyterian Church, 114 E. 4th Street,
Greenville. Anyone attending last year’s first Swinging with the
Saints will vouch for the rousing good time this music provides with
some audience... Read
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BUCHY KEYNOTE SPEAKER
DCCHA holds annual awards banquet By George Starks
GREENVILLE- The 2013 edition of Darke County harness racing was
officially closed out Saturday night at the Greenville Elks. Local
drivers and horses were recognized with 12 classes of Standard Breds
filling the bill, with all driver and horses are listed at the bottom.
Also, the election of officers were held... Read More. More Sports.
U.S. REPRESENTATIVE JOHN BOEHNER
“Is the President Going to Stand Up & Lead?”
WASHINGTON, DC – At a press conference with Republican Leaders today,
Congressman John Boehner (R-West Chester) addressed the Senate Majority
Leader’s recent comments opposing Trade Promotion Authority, and called
on President Obama “to stand up and lead on this issue” to help boost
exports and create more American jobs. With the jobs of more than 1.4
million... Read
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ANNIE OAKLEY COMMITTEE
Weekend Pass Design Contest
Theme: Annie Oakley, “Darke Counties Most Famous Daughter” Eligibility: No fee to enter.
Will be limited to 1 entry per resident. ONLY POSTMARKED ENTRIES WILL
BE ACCEPTED. Design will be judged on: 1) Originality of Design - 2)
Appropriate to Annie Oakley Theme - 3) Layout appropriate for the
Weekend Pass. Final... Read
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BROKE WIFE, BIG CITY
Top 10 Signs You’re Turning Into A Parent
By Aprill Brandon
It starts out innocently enough, usually with a conversation or two
over cocktails about maybe, you know, having baby in the somewhat
near-future. This goes on for awhile until one night on a whim you
decide to forego birth control, even though you aren’t actively trying
to get pregnant or anything. But if... Read
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COMMUNITY BLOOD CENTER
Vectren marks 10 years of support to area students
DAYTON, OH - Vectren will continue to support area students who
creatively challenge their peers to be blood donors. The
Community Blood Center (CBC)/Vectren Lead the Way Creative Scholarship
for High School Seniors will be funded by the Vectren for the 10th
year. The CBC/Vectren scholarship motivates the region’s... Read
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FROM
THE EDITOR... ON THE INSIDE - WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2014
Editor's
Photo: After three delays, Brown takes first at Greenville District Spelling Bee.
Check out the story tomorrow. 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. News: Louisiana Gov. Jindal Fights Washington War on School Vouchers. Events: Darke County Private Pesticide Applicator Recertification Training – February 26.Yesterday's
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