COUNTY
NEWS ONLINE - TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2015 - CANCER ASSOCIATION OF DARKE COUNTY
T-V Girl Scout Kohl Francis donates to Cancer Association
Eleven year old, Kohl Francis, wanted to do something for cancer
patients. She states “I thought it would be a good idea since my
grandmother died of cancer.” Kohl is in Girl Scouts and is
working toward her Bronze Award. She said her mom helped her to
find an activity called a Care Package and she made several of them and
donated them to the local cancer association. The package
contains 2 puzzle books and a pen, a cup and straw, tissues and candy
and are in a cloth bag which was made by a friend... Read
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STATE REPRESENTATIVE JIM BUCHY
Tax Relief for Ohio’s Non-Profit Veterans and Fraternal Organizations
Two years ago we provided a property tax exemption in Ohio law for
veterans and fraternals but bureaucrats in the tax department failed to
recognize space used by such organizations for the not-for-profit
service of the organizational members. In this biennial budget which we
passed in June we included a provision that further outlines... Read
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OHIO HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSN.
OHSAA to Revise School Enrollment Counts for 2015-16
Board of Directors votes to withdraw community school and STEM school
students and reconfigure tournament divisional assignments -- COLUMBUS,
Ohio – The Ohio High School Athletic Association board of directors
deliberated Thursday and voted to remove students who attend community
schools and... Read
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COMMISSIONERS CORNER
Airport news to come; July notes
From wet and cool to hot and humid, July has certainly been a mixed bag
of weather. The first half of the month was a continuation of June with
rain and cool temperatures almost daily, and now the last week or so,
it has been more like a Darke County July, hot and humid. It... Read
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OHIO SENATE PRESIDENT KEITH FABER
Faber Talks Tax Reform, Higher Education
COLUMBUS- Senate President Keith Faber (R-Celina) yesterday spoke to
the Celina Rotary Club about the highlights of the recently-passed
state operating budget and the ongoing effort to improve higher
education affordability. The Rotary Club, of which Faber is a member,
met at the Mercer County Civic Building to hear an update on the
initiatives Faber has led to make Ohio... Read
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U.S. SENATOR SHERROD BROWN
Fighting to Reduce Prescription Drug Costs
Just like Medicare – which celebrated its 50th Anniversary last week –
prescription drugs have helped Americans live longer and healthier
lives. But for too many Americans, the high cost of prescription drugs
forces them to choose between taking their full dosage and putting food
on the table or keeping their lights on. And drug costs are on the
rise. A report released last month... Read
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DARKE COUNTY METROPOLITAN HOUSING
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... Read
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FROM
THE EDITOR... ON THE INSIDE - TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2015
Editor's
Photo: Members of the Ohio Senate Agriculture Committee experienced a
change of scenery recently, replacing suits and ties with short sleeves
and boots as they convened during a special committee meeting held at
the Ohio State Fair. Find out more tomorrow. This
week's
Paul
Ackley
cartoon has been posted here.
New Community Events photo set posted here. Sports
photos are updated on a regular basis here.Blogs: Bad Iran Deal Breeds Warranted Skepticism.Events: DCCA announces its annual meeting. Obituaries: Jennifer L. (Goeke) Edger; Robert L. Boone.See
yesterday's postclick
here.
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