COUNTY
NEWS ONLINE - FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2015 - BLUEBAG MEDIA
Federal Reserve VP says economy better than 6 years ago
GREENVILLE – “The projection for real estate is looking good,” said
local Realtor and Past President of the Darke County Board of Realtors
Aleene Cromwell. “2015-2016 are good times!” Her comment Feb. 6 at the
8th Annual Darke County Chamber of Commerce Ground Hog Day Breakfast
was echoed by the event’s featured speaker, LaVaughn M. Henry, Ph.D.,
vice president and senior regional officer of the Federal Reserve Bank
of Cleveland, Cincinnati Branch. “Inflation has declined, gas prices
are good, consumer spending... Read
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VERSAILLES HEALTH CARE CENTER
VHC celebrates National Heart Health Month
In celebration of National Heart Health Month, patients, residents and
staff of Versailles Health Care Center were encouraged to stay
heart-healthy and show their support on National Wear Red Day February
7th. Coronary heart disease is America’s #1 killer. Stroke
is #3, which can also cause serious disability. Knowing... Read
More. More Events.
VERSAILLES GIRLS BASKETBALL
Lady Tigers cruise in sectional opener Northeastern next up for Versailles
By George Starks
TIPP CITY- The Versailles Lady Tigers got off to a bit of a rocky start
against Northridge in the sectional opener at Tipp City Wednesday. In
fact, the Lady Polar Bears held two leads early with the last being a
5-4 advantage. After that, Versailles kicked... Read
More. More Sports.
TESTING FOR TAX REFUNDS?
Tax Reform Should Be Job One
By Kate Burch
New this year is a quiz that targeted taxpayers in Ohio must take
before they may receive a state income tax refund. This new
program was developed to address what is said to be a dramatic increase
in filing of false tax returns by individuals using stolen identity
information to obtain illegitimate... Read
More. More Opinion.
EDISON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Minnich is new SBDC Director and Workforce Sales Development
Edison Community College is pleased to announce and welcome Lori
Minnich as the Director of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
and workforce sales development. Minnich will be responsible for
providing consultation for small business start-ups and growing
businesses throughout the Upper Miami Valley... Read
More. More Community.
DARKE COUNTY OSU EXTENSION OFFICE
Ohio Poultry Owners Advised to Increase Biosecurity as Virus Spreads in Western U.S.
By Sam Custer
OSU Extension Darke County
Three worrisome strains of avian flu have been detected in birds out
West. These viruses can cause serious disease in birds, and their
appearance has prompted poultry veterinarians at The Ohio State
University to recommend that Ohio’s commercial... Read
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U.S. SENATOR SHERROD BROWN
Preventing a Shutdown that Threatens Ohio Fire Departments
The last thing Ohioans want is another shutdown that puts our safety at
risk — but that’s exactly where we are headed if extreme factions of
Congress don’t put partisanship aside and avert a shutdown of the
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in the next week. A DHS shutdown
would hit Ohio’s fire departments particularly hard... Read
More. More Opinion.
FROM
THE EDITOR... ON THE INSIDE - FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2015
Editor's
Photo: “This is the largest response we have ever had,” said Greenville
librarian Deb Cameron as she looked upon the crowd in attendance for
Connor Keiser's presentation “Longtown: A Reason to Celebrate African
History Month.” For more, read the full story tomorrow.
This week's
Paul
Ackley
cartoon has been posted here. View the latest Community Events slide show here. Sports photos are updated on a regular basis here. Blogs: NCLB Reauthorization Proposals: Missed Opportunities for Conservatives. Sports: Ansonia Wall of Fame to induct new members. Obituaries: Joel Stewart Beavins. See
yesterday's postclick
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