COUNTY
NEWS ONLINE - FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2015 - BLUEBAG MEDIA
Three Versailles students in top 5 at district POP
BOTKINS – Your best friend collapses; rushed to the hospital. For the
next year the youngster supports her friend… they will get through it
together. At some point, however, the child begins to see her friend
losing ground. At some point, she has to accept reality and say
good-bye… “I love you, mom.” Two students shared a bond… that of being
unpopular in their school. Then they meet a girl who appeared to be as
much outside the “in-groups” as they were. They form a friendship. They
meet others; over time learn valuable lessons... Read
More. More Community.
GOVERNOR JOHN R. KASICH
Gov. John R. Kasich’s State
of the State Address
Wilmington, Ohio
SPEAKER ROSENBERGER: The House will come to order. I want to welcome
you all here to Wilmington, Ohio. I'm really glad to be home. Before we
get started and I make my introduction, I just first want to take the
opportunity to thank my neighbors, my friends, our community, the
legislators, the governor, Senator Faber, and all those who have
made... Read
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TRI-VILLAGE BOYS BASKETBALL
Tri-Village closes out season in perfect fashion
By George Starks
NEW MADISON- In most sports, success is often spelled DEFENSE.
Wednesday, Tri-Village slapped a little defense on Brookville and
walked away with a 77-44 victory over the Blue Devils. It all started
and ended with defense as Brookville committed 19 turnovers and the
Pats netted 22 points... Read
More. More Sports.
TUITION-FREE COMMUNITY COLLEGE?
Facts are Stubborn Things
By Kate Burch
In view of President Obama’s call to make community college
tuition-free, requiring more billions of taxpayer dollars, it is time
to consider the recent track record of community colleges. Obama’s
stated rationale is that a two-year degree facilitates acquisition of a
four-year degree, which he touts as the gateway to higher social and
economic... Read
More. More Opinion.
BLUEBAG MEDIA
House of Hope for girls planned for August
GREENVILLE – The question was… “Since most of the girls will not want
to be there…” The response was… “ALL of the girls will not want to be
there.” Amy Raynes, MA, President and CEO of House of Hope Dayton, was
at Kiwanis of Greenville Feb. 11 to continue her campaign for support
for an alternative to juvenile... Read
More. More Community.
ATTORNEY GENERAL MIKE DEWINE
DeWine Rejects Petition for Marijuana Legalization Amendment
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today rejected the
petition for a proposed amendment to the Ohio Constitution which would
attempt to legalize marijuana use in the state. On February 13th, the
Ohio Attorney General’s Office received a written petition to amend the
Ohio Constitution, entitled “Medical... Read
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ARCANUM ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Arcanum grads invited
to Homecoming
The Arcanum Alumni Advisory Committee cordially invites all graduates
from Arcanum High School to their Arcanum Trojan Homecoming (formerly
called Arcanum Alumni Banquet) on April 18, 2015. The Arcanum Alumni
Association Advisory Committee has been busy over the last several
months to breathe new... Read
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FROM
THE EDITOR... ON THE INSIDE - FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2015
Editor's
Photo: Feb. 13 was awards time at East Intermediate School, but before
the gymnasium had filled and East Principal Kitty Zumbrink got to the
business at hand, a “young” lady, Cindi Koontz, stole the show. For
more, read the full story this weekend.
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: The President and 'Violent Extremism'. Events: Ag. Breakfast Meeting. Obituaries: Bertha "Bert" Young; Christine K. Snyder; Paul Edward Fleenor. See
yesterday's postclick
here.
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