COUNTY
NEWS ONLINE - FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2015 - BLUEBAG MEDIA
Andersons gives $50,001 grant for new Beef & Dairy Barn
GREENVILLE – The Andersons Inc. presented a gift of $25,001 to The
Darke County Agricultural Society on Jan. 23 and provided the community
with an opportunity to help turn the total amount into $75,001. “We are
extremely thankful to The Andersons for their gift of $50,001,” said
Daryl Riffle, Darke County Fair Manager. “We’ve received $25,001 and
can get the community involved for another $25,000 in a matching
grant.” The Society will turn to the community to raise $25,000; once
raised it will be matched... Read
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DARKE COUNTY ROADWAYS
The dilemma facing
local roads and streets
By Jim Surber
A few months back I wrote a piece about infrastructure challenges, now
being faced by all Americans, concerning roads and bridges. Presently,
those in Washington are debating and avoiding such things as increasing
the national gas tax, and the President’s budget proposal in the
trillions of dollars. While there are certainly big problems... Read
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DARKE COUNTY PARKS
Volunteers Needed for Maple Syrup Festival Freezing Nights & Thawing Days
During this entertaining and eventful time of the year the Friends of
the Darke County Parks hosts a Waffle & Sausage Breakfast and the
Park District hosts a Maple Syrup Festival. Below are the
different days and opportunities in which we could use your help. Maple
Syrup Festival... Read
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BROKE WIFE, BIG CITY
A Mid-winter’s Nightmare
By Aprill Brandon
It always starts off with the same argument. “Is it even worth it?”
“No. But what’s the alternative? Being stuck in the house for the fifth
day in a row?” “Yeah. But it’s just so much work. So much thankless,
unpaid labor. And I’m just so lazy.” “Exactly. You’re lazy. In the end,
this is actually the easier way.” “Is it?” “Look, you... Read
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HARNESS HORSEMAN'S ASSOCIATION
DCHHA honors
the best on 2014 Riegle Memorial receives donation
By George Starks
GREENVILLE- The Darke County Harness Horseman’s Association (DCHHA)
honored its best from the 2014 racing season Saturday night at the Elks
Lodge in Greenville. Early in the evening, DCHHA president Kerby Wilcox
made a $1,000 check presentation to Richard... Read
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GREENVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Blind Date with a Book
The Greenville Public Library is hosting a fun week-long event called
“Blind Date with a Book” to celebrate Valentine's Day. Patrons
will find a display on the second floor of books chosen by the staff
that are wrapped in butcher paper with labels that give a little
enticing information. They can be checked out and reviewed as to
how you liked your... Read
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MIAMI VALLEY CAREER TECHNOLOGY CENTER
MVCTC Electives, Business, and Information Technology SOM January
Englewood, Ohio - The Miami Valley Career Technology Center (MVCTC), in
order to honor outstanding accomplishments and leadership in Career
Tech Education, is proud to announce the January 2015 Career Tech
Students of the Month honorees... Read
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FROM
THE EDITOR... ON THE INSIDE - FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2015
Editor's
Photo: Legislation signed into law in June 2014 requires all school
districts in Ohio to partner with a college to offer courses where
students can earn both high school and college credits. The requirement
begins this fall. Tomorrow, find out how this new law will affect Darke
County's smaller districts. This week's
Paul
Ackley
cartoon has been posted here. Blogs: Gallup: Yeah, That 5.6% Unemployment Figure Is A Lie. Community: Toastmasters active 44 years and counting. Obituaries: Helen Maree Witwer.
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yesterday's postclick
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