COUNTY NEWS ONLINE - THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 2014 - DARKE COUNTY WORKFORCE CENTER
Second Adult STNA Course at the Darke County Workforce Center a Success!
The Darke County Workforce Center recently graduated 20 students from
their January/February 2014 STNA Program. In addition to Program
Coordinator, Emily Powers, and Primary Instructor Stephanie Lind, two
additional instructors were added to help make the expansion of the
program a success. Melissa Wright and Heather Bankson joined the
Career Tech Team in an effort to both expand the program and... Read
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ANNA BIER GALLERY AT MEMORIAL HALL
Edison student art scheduled for
Anna Bier gallery
GREENVILLE - The Anna Bier gallery is hosting the student work from
Edison State Community College March 8 through March 22: “16 pieces of
artwork.” Sixteen pieces of different forms of artwork of the students
of professor Greg Clum will be on display on Saturdays from 11 to 3
during performances at Memorial Hall... Read
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COMMISSIONERS CORNER
Sheriff vehicles, fighting drugs and flowers will bloom
February has finally come to a close, and with that the hopeful
beginning of the end of winter. Yes, we still have March to
contend with, but hopefully the old saying about March; “In like a
lion, out like a lamb” will hold true. So far, this has been the
4th coldest winter on record for... Read More. More Opinion.
U.S. SENATOR SHERROD BROWN
Cracking Down on
Currency Manipulation
Could Create Jobs in Ohio
This week, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) helped unveil a new report
showing that cracking down on currency manipulation could create 5.8
million jobs in the U.S., including more than 250,000 jobs in Ohio
alone. Sen. Brown, who is the lead sponsor of a bipartisan bill that
would stand up for American manufacturers by punishing countries like
China... Read
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ATTORNEY GENERAL MIKE DEWINE
Heroin Recognition and Investigation Training for
Law Enforcement Begins
(LONDON, Ohio) -- Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced today
that new training developed to assist law enforcement officers in the
fight against the heroin epidemic is now available. Ninety-four
officers representing 48 agencies from 24 counties attended the "Heroin
Epidemic: Recognition and Investigation" training provided by the Ohio
Peace... Read
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DARKE COUNTY OSU EXTENSION OFFICE
2014 Farm Bill Meeting – How
will it affect me, the farmer?
By Sam Custer
On February 4, 2014, the 2014 Farm Bill (named the Agriculture Act of
2014) cleared its final Congressional hurdle. The President
signed the bill into law on February 7, 2014. It now goes to the United
States Department of Agriculture for implementation. The
commodity programs in Title I of the farm bill and the choices required
all begin with... Read
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OHIO SENATOR BILL BEAGLE
New EPA Grant Application
for the Ohio Environmental Education Fund
COLUMBUS– State Senator Bill Beagle (R–Tipp City) is pleased to
announce the Ohio EPA’s new grant application opportunities for the
Ohio Environmental Education Fund. Potential applicants can view
guidelines online now for the spring and summer 2014 grant cycles.
“Continually pursuing environmental advancements through educational... Read
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FROM
THE EDITOR... ON THE INSIDE - THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 2014
Editor's
Photo: The Miami Valley Career Technology Center (MVCTC) Heating,
Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) program allows students to earn
nationally recognized certificates in refrigerant handling (EPA test)
and an industry competency certificate (ICE exam). For more, read the
story tomorrow.
Read the story here
tomorrow.
This
week's
Paul
Ackley
cartoon has been posted here.
Favorite Sports Photos: New pics posted Feb. 9, 2014. Classifieds:
New listings posted on a regular basis. Blogs: 25 years murder-free in 'Gun Town USA'.Community: MVCTC Graphic Arts Students Selected as Semi-Finalist in 2014 Governor’s Youth Art Exhibit. Events: Diabetes Day set for April 3rd at Wayne HealthCare. Yesterday's
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