COUNTY
NEWS ONLINE - THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2015 - BLUEBAG MEDIA
Employers taking a new look at felons
GREENVILLE – “I started thinking he’d make it when he took that
porta-potty job at the fair… that’s not an easy job,” said Jon Heffner,
Darke County Workforce Development. At first, Heffner didn’t see it
happening. The felon had a bad heroin charge and addiction. He went
through welding class and worked at a variety of places… “He would walk
two or three miles to meet with us,” Heffner added. “He had many bad
breaks, but persevered.” Ten years ago, five years ago – even today
with some companies... Read
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DAYTON DAILY NEWS
The youngest heroin addicts aren’t even born yet.
Still in the womb, they are exposed to opiates by expectant mothers
with drug habits sometimes so insatiable and all consuming the
pregnancy goes undetected for months. And, fueled by opioid use by
pregnant women, more of these young addicts are born every day. Nearly... Read
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DARKE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Injury accident on U.S. 127
On June 16, 2015 at approximately 2:07 PM, Darke County Deputies along
with New Madison Fire, Arcanum Rescue, and Greenville Township Rescue
responded to the 3700 block of US RT 127 on a report of an injury
crash. Preliminary investigation revealed a Silver 2006 Pontiac
Montana, driven by Alberta J. Plessinger 70, of Greenville, made a
right hand turn onto US RT 127 from the parking... Read
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WE ARE THE MAJORITY
Camp Majority kids tour Greenville Library
GREENVILLE – This is the Genealogy Room, said Reuben Kennett. He looked
out at the 30 or so ‘We Are the Majority’ kids, then asked “Do you know
what genealogy is? It’s finding out about your ancestors.” He pointed
to the room behind him, adding that’s where they keep all the records
from people doing research on... Read
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U.S. SENATOR SHERROD BROWN
Summer Nutrition for children
An End to the School Year Doesn’t Have to Mean an End to Good Nutrition
- For most Ohio children, the school year is ending and summer has
begun. Summer ought to be a time for our kids to enjoy playing outside,
reading for pleasure, and spending time with family. But for too many
children, summer means an end to nutritious meals served in schools.
More than 680,000 Ohio children received free or reduc... Read
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
FBI Safe Online Surfing Internet Challenge Cyber Safety for Young Americans
In April, the Pew Research Center published a study saying that 92
percent of teens report going online daily—including 24 percent who say
they go online “almost constantly.” According to the study, nearly
three-fourths of teens have or use a smartphone. Considering the many
dangers that lurk on the Internet... Read
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GREENVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
“Family Fun Day” at Library
The Greenville Public Library presents its next “Family Fun Day” event
on Wednesday June 24th at 11:00 a.m. Meet on the lawn under the
shade trees and bring a blanket or lawn chair – ready to welcome back
our favorite juggler Tom Sparough “The Space Painter.” Tom's
shows are breathtakingly fun and always include tons of laughter... Read
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FROM
THE EDITOR... ON THE INSIDE - THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2015
Editor's
Photo: Hundreds enjoy Greenville’s June First Friday offerings... many
of the participants were 501c3's looking for volunteers. Find out more
tomorrow.
This
week's
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Ackley
cartoon has been posted here.
New Community Events photo set posted here. Sports
photos are updated on a regular basis here.Blogs: Can Hillary Clinton Be the ‘Champion’ of Everyday Americans? Events: Shop to help Women At Risk.See
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