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NEWS ONLINE - MONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2014 - ODNR FALL FOLIAGE UPDATE
Fall Colors Beginning to Appear Across the Buckeye State
COLUMBUS, OH – The hints of color that are beginning to highlight the
canopies of Ohio's woodlands, along with the cooler temperatures, are
sure signs that autumn is beginning to take hold. These are also the
tell-tale signs that the fall color season is upon us here in the
Buckeye State, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources
(ODNR). “Many maple and ash trees are welcoming us into this year’s
fall color season,” said ODNR Fall Color Forester Casey Burdick. “The
white ash trees are showing dark purples while the... Read
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BREAST CANCER AWARENESS
Greenville Federal “Goes PINK”
Greenville, OH- Throughout the month of October, Greenville Federal is
“going PINK” to promote Breast Cancer awareness and support local
cancer research and treatment. October is National Breast Cancer
Awareness Month. Greenville Federal will donate $10 for every NEW GF
Free Checking account... Read
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TIGER DEFENSE HOLDS
Tigers remain in playoff hunt
By George Starks
VERSAILLES- In a defensive struggle, it was the Versailles defense that
made the difference. With 2:32 showing on the game clock, St. Henry
senior Jessie Neikamp took the ball in from one yard out. That score
brought the Redskins to within a 14-13 count. Going for the two point
conversion and a one point lead, the Skins would have... Read
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METROPOLITAN HOUSING AUTHORITY
DCMHA accepting applications
The Darke County Metropolitan Housing Authority is currently accepting
applications for housing assistance and has announced the waiting list
is less than a year. Preference points will be given for individuals
and families who are Veterans, widowed spouses and families of Veterans
and preference points will also be given to individuals... Read
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PASS THE KLEENEX
I never realized until...
By George Starks
GREENVILLE - The date was Tuesday, September 30th and my plan that day
was to go to Mississinawa Valley for volleyball. As I thought about
things that day, it struck me the fall sports was winding down and many
sports were coming to an end. The biggest of which was soccer and my
grandson, Dylan Knoop, a senior at Greenville. I looked at the Wave
schedule and realized it was the... Read
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FROM THE OTHER SIDE OF THE EDGE.....
but We’re all Going to Die from Ebola, …anyway
By Joe Facinoli
We have, very clearly in my estimation, lost our path as a nation, and
a society. The proof of that, is all around us, …in
abundance. We should be celebrating life, in and about this glorious
country, and our wondrous good fortune, at having been born in the
midst of all the amazing opportunities it presents. Instead of being
drawn into all the fretful... Read
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COMMISSIONERS CORNER
Summer’s over… enjoy the fall weather and events
As the month of September comes to a close, we are reminded that colder
weather is just around the corner. This has certainly been a nice cool
spring and summer, and if the Farmer’s Almanac is correct, we are in...
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FROM
THE EDITOR... ON THE INSIDE - MONDAY,
OCTOBER 6, 2014
Editor's
Photo: What does fall in Darke County mean to you? Sweaters,
pumpkins, falling leaves and of course ZYDECO MUSIC. For more
information, check out the
story Tuesday.
This week's Paul Ackley
cartoon has been posted here.
Sports Photos are posted here. Blogs: Obama Claims Obamacare is Working – You Just Haven’t Noticed. Events:
Columbus Day closing, Gathering Of All Nations and Honoring Our
Veterans, Run for the Rails 5K event, Garst Museum Speaker Series
Begins October 12, Ohio’s Antlerless Deer Muzzleloader Hunting Season
is Oct. 11-12. See
yesterday's postclick
here.
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