WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2014 - COPING WITH THE WEATHER
Cooped up inside at recess? No problem!
By Bob Robinson
GREENVILLE – So how are first graders handling being cooped up in the
classroom during recess? According to their teacher at Greenville’s
Woodland Heights, Mrs. Arnett, they’re handling it fine. “They don’t
seem to mind,” she said. “Actually they prefer being inside when all
they can do is play on the blacktop.” The playground is gravel; when
there’s snow on the ground the kids aren’t allowed out there for safety
reasons. “Now... Read
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COPING WITH THE WEATHER
Kasich calls for extra school snow days Urges Increasing Five-Day “Calamity Days” Cap, Keeping Focus on Student Safety
COLUMBUS – Today Gov. John R. Kasich urged the Ohio General Assembly
and Ohio Department of Education to work together on legislation
providing a one-time increase in the number of days that schools can
take off because of snow or bad weather. Kasich said a one-time
increase of just a few days is needed since so... Read
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COPING WITH THE WEATHER
Buchy supports the Governor’s Request for Additional Calamity Days
Buchy Recognizes the Need for more Calamity Days to Keep Ohio’s School
Children Safe—and Encourages Local Schools to Use E-Day/Blizzard Bag as
an Option in Future Years - Columbus—Following Governor Kasich’s call
for additional snow days for Ohio’s schools, Representative Jim Buchy
(R-Greenville) released the... Read More. More News.
CATTLE BARN NEEDS FOR 2014
Fair Board Public Forum scheduled for Jan. 30
The purpose is to determine Present and Future Fair and Non Fair Beef
& Dairy Cattle Exhibition Building Needs. It will be for Moderated,
Time Limited Public Comment. Forum Guidelines: The Forum will be
recorded by the Fairboard for future reference/review. No questions
will be permitted. The Fairboard is seeking public... Read
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VERSAILLES BOWLING
Versailles Boys Bowlers win Pioneer Classic
The Varsity Boys Bowling Team traveled to Westgate Lanes in Lima on
Monday, January 20th to compete in the Pioneer Classic hosted by Lima
Temple Christian. There were 21 Boys teams entered into the tournament.
Teams from all over Ohio competed in this event. The format was 3
regular games and 5 Baker games. The field was... Read
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BROKE WIFE, BIG CITY
Give it a breast already
By Aprill Brandon
In case you guys haven't heard yet, I'm pretty much the best person on
the planet. It's true. I mean, sure, Pope Francis had some good moments
this year. But when it comes down to it, no one can compare to my pure
and humble unselfishness. My pure, unadulterated courage. My pure and
utter lack of pride in how completely amazing I am... Read
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ATTORNEY GENERAL MIKE DEWINE
Ohioans Targeted by Utility Bill Email Scam
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today warned Ohioans
to beware of unexpected email messages that appear to be utility bills.
In the last two weeks, the Attorney General’s Office has received more
than 30 reports of utility bill email scams from consumers across Ohio.
“With bitterly cold temperatures affecting the state, you might expect
your utility bill to be higher... Read
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FROM
THE EDITOR... ON THE INSIDE - WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2014
Editor's
Photo: Transit continues to grow in Greenville. Read 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. Blogs: I agree with Valerie Jarrett. Community: Sidney-Shelby Chamber awards funding to BBBS. Sports: Versailles Girls Finish 3rd at Pioneer Classic. Obituaries: Martha M. Delk.Yesterday's
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