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NEWS ONLINE - TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2015 - BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS DAFFY DUCK DERBY
Don’t Miss Out On Your Chance To WIN BIG!! Daffy Ducks Will Be Flocking To The River Soon
The Big Brothers Big Sisters Daffy Duck Derby 2015 and Duck N’ Run 5K
is scheduled for Thursday, June 18 in Sidney’s Tawawa Park. Duck
adoptions are still available, but time is running out! The Daffy
Duck Derby is a fun and exciting way to help children within the Shelby
and Darke County community. When you “adopt” a rubber duck for
$5, or a Daffy Dozen (6 ducks) for $25, you not only have... Read
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DARKE COUNTY PARKS
Turkey Vultures!
Wildlife has uncanny ways of adapting to its environment based on food,
water and shelter needs. Turkey Vultures are no exception. Their
reputation as nature’s garbage collectors is accurate and fascinating.
We are fortunate to host dozens of roosting Turkey Vultures in
Greenville near Alice Bish Park. Let’s celebrate TVs this warm summer... Read
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STATE SENATOR BILL BEAGLE
Beagle Receives Award for Workforce and Economic Development Efforts
COLUMBUS– State Senator Bill Beagle (R-Tipp City) today received the
Public Sector Leader Award from the Greater Ohio Policy Center for
championing sustainable workforce, community and economic development
policies in the Ohio Senate. "It's truly an honor to accept this
award," Senator Beagle said. "I look forward to continuing... Read
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STATE REPRESENTATIVE JIM BUCHY
The Horse Racing Industry
is Growing in Ohio and
Benefitting Local Agriculture
Not long ago, the Horse Racing Industry was operating on small purses
in Ohio. With less prize money for winners, it was difficult to
attract the best horses, leaving the sport and the agricultural
industry that surrounds it struggling to remain afloat. With
little incentive to invest in Ohio’s racing industry, the best breeders
and horses were leaving... Read
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DARKE COUNTY SOLID WASTE DISTRICT
Benches available
for purchase
The Darke County Fair Board and the Darke County Solid Waste Management
District are placing another order for Memorial benches. These six foot
long benches are made from recycled milk jugs as a lasting tribute to
family and friends and will be placed around the Gazebo and other areas
of the Fairgrounds for... Read
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BLOOD & GUTS GRUDGE MATCH
Ansonia & Mississinawa Valley teams compete for bragging rights
DARKE COUNTY, Ohio – The Mississinawa Valley High School FFA will host
the Ansonia High School FFA in the 6th annual “Blood & Guts Grudge
Match Blood Drive” challenge Monday, June 22 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. in
the MVHS gym, 10480 Staudt Road, Union City. Everyone who registers... Read
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DARKE COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER
Pets of the week
GREENVILLE - The Darke County Animal Shelter has many pets available
for adoption, including several breeds of dogs, as well as cats and
kittens. The Shelter chooses pets to feature each week, this week
they've selected: Jena is a 4 month old lab mix. She is mostly black
with a little white. She has short hair. She is a playful little girl
and loves to have fun. She... Read
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FROM
THE EDITOR... ON THE INSIDE - TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2015
Editor's
Photo: Community Action Partnership of Darke County wants to remind
residents that the agency offers the Commodity Supplemental Food
Program to seniors 60 years and older every month. For more
information, read the story tomorrow.
This
week's
Paul
Ackley
cartoon has been posted here.
New Community Events photo set posted here. Sports
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