COUNTY NEWS ONLINE - THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 2014 - TRI-VILLAGE BOYS BASKETBALL
Cook cousins thrilled about being on the big stage
By George Starks
NEW MADISON- It was 1991 and the Tri-Village Patriots were at the top
of the pack in Ohio. Entering the sectional tournament, the Patriots
were ranked #1 AP in the state and were sporting a massive 20-0 mark.
That undefeated mark was made for the second year in a row as the
Patriots, dubbed as the Bad Boys, had some of the best players in the
area. Led by guys like Shane Bietry, Nate Lindamood, Dirk Lewis, Lee
Brandon and a host of others, the man in the middle was... Read
More. More Sports.
U.S. REPRESENTATIVE JOHN BOEHNER
Boehner Forum focuses on economy through agriculture
By Bob Robinson
PIQUA – “It’s not perfect but it’s timely,” said U.S. Representative
John Boehner regarding the 2014 Farm Bill. “Everyone did a good job
coming to an agreement.” Boehner introduced the 23rd Annual Ohio Farm
Forum speakers to kick off the event March 1 at the Piqua campus of
Edison Community College, then spent a few minutes with local media
attending... Read
More. More News.
SECRETARY OF STATE JON HUSTED
Election Advisory: Ohio’s Primary Election is May 6, 2014
Early voting for military and overseas voters begins Saturday.
Secretary of State Jon Husted announced today that absentee voting for
military and overseas voters begins Saturday, March 22, 2014, for the
2014 Primary Election. Ohioans will vote on primary races for a
number of statewide and local candidates, as well as decide the outcome
of a statewide ballot issue and more than 600 local... Read More. More News.
U.S. SENATOR SHERROD BROWN
Investing in Local
Communities Hit Hard by Manufacturing Job Loss
Today, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) announced legislation that would
incentive manufacturing investment in local communities hit hard by
major manufacturing job loss. Sen. Brown outlined details of the
Manufacturing Communities Investment Act, new legislation which would
build on the proven success of the New Markets Tax Credit... Read
More. More Opinion.
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
Relay for Life
volunteers needed
The Relay for Life is American Cancer Society's signature event.
It offers everyone in the Darke County community the opportunity to
participate in the fight against cancer. Teams of volunteers camp
out during the 18 hour overnight event, which features food, music, and
fun. The event is designed to raise funds to improve the quality
of life for cancer patients today and the... Read
More. More Events.
ADMINISTRATORS SPEAK OUT
Reviews mixed over Common Core
By Bob Robinson
DARKE COUNTY – “Most people don’t realize we haven’t had local control
(over our schools and curriculum) for 20 years.” The Early Bird spoke
with administrators of all but one elementary school in Darke County
about Ohio’s Common Core. In order to elicit candid response, they were
advised their names... Read
More. More News.
DARKE COUNTY COURTS
Turner pleads guilty to marijuana cultivation
By Bob Robinson
GREENVILLE – Arlis L. Turner, 48, pleaded guilty to Illegal Cultivation
of Marijuana, a Felony 3 offense, March 11 in Darke County Common Pleas
Court. Common Pleas Judge Jonathan Hein accepted the plea and set the
sentencing date for May 12 following a pre-sentence investigation.
Darke County Prosecutor R. Kelly Ormsby and... Read
More. More News.
FROM
THE EDITOR... ON THE INSIDE - THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 2014
Editor's
Photo: Historic Bear's Mill opens its 2014 season of “Art At the Mill”
with paintings by Greenville resident Michael Glass and blown glass by
Dayton-based artist James Michael Kahle. For more on both artists, as
well as info about this event, check out the story 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. Community: 9-1-1 Dispatchers Train for Mental Crisis Calls.Events: BORM Dining by Rail. News: Head-on collision sends two to area hospitals; Twenty-Six Arrested in Connection in Drug Trafficking Investigation.Yesterday's
Home PageClick Here
County News Online
is a Fundraiser for the Senior Scribes Scholarship Committee. All
netprofits go into a fund for Darke County Senior Scholarships contact
