COUNTY
NEWS ONLINE - THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2015 - OSU EXTENSION, DARKE COUNTY
Economic Impact of Avian Influenza
Sam Custer
Since December 2014, the USDA has confirmed several cases of highly
pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5 in the Pacific, Central, and
Mississippi flyways (or migratory bird paths). The disease has been
found in wild birds, as well as in a few backyard and commercial
poultry flocks. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
considers the risk to people from these HPAI H5 infections to be low.
No human cases of these HPAI H5... Read
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BLUEBAG MEDIA
Ressler named AAA Safety Patroller of the Year
ANSONIA – Ansonia sixth grader Leann Ressler was shy and modest about
her accomplishment… being named the AAA School Safety Patroller of the
Year. How did she do it? “I guess I did my job,” she said. According to
Rick Kies, Ansonia Safety Patrol Advisor, Leann was one of... Read
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STATE REPRESENTATIVE STEVE HUFFMAN
Huffman Applauds Passage of STI Treatment Bill
Ohio Joins Majority of States in Passage of Bill
COLUMBUS—The Ohio House of Representatives today passed House Bill 124,
sponsored by State Representatives Terry Johnson (R-McDermott) and
Steve Huffman (R-Tipp City). HB 124 authorizes a physician,
advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant to prescribe... Read
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ANNIE OAKLEY FESTIVAL
Annie Oakley Committee plans golf tournament
Preparations for the 34th Annual Annie Oakley Golf Tournament are
underway! Last year 116 golfers signed up for the 18-hole event,
which benefited the Cancer Association of Darke County. Committee
members for the tournament are Matt & Angie Arnold, Kent & Lynn
James, Todd and Beth Durham, Ray & Bettye... Read
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GREENVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Lunch on the Lawn & Summer Programs at the Library
The Greenville Public Library begins its summer season the first week
of June! Storytimes and Summer Reading for Children, YA’s, and
Adults starts Wednesday June 3rd and the first Lunch on the Lawn is
Friday June 5th. The theme this year is Superheroes - “Every Hero Has... Read
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DARKE COUNTY CENTER FOR THE ARTS
DCCA Representatives Meet with First Lady Kasich at Ohio Arts Day
Local arts council representatives met with elected officials as part
of Ohio Arts Day, May 13th at the State Capital, to thank them for
their support of the arts and share Darke County Center for the Arts
story of encouraging cultural enrichment. Darke County Center for the
Arts representatives met with... Read
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SENIOR SCRIBES
I Remember
By Abraham Lincoln
Some 'remarkable people' have crossed my path over the years. My mother
kept us alive when all hope must have vanished during the Second World
War. My wife, these last 60 years, has been a calming influence
on my life. I think of the dogs I have called my own, by personal name,
who have kept my blood pressure low. Miss Beatrice Brown, my country
school... Read
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FROM
THE EDITOR... ON THE INSIDE - THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2015
Editor's
Photo: “This is the big award,” Versailles Health Care Center (VHCC)
Director Kristy Earick said. “We’re the top facility out of 27
buildings... Find out about our local health care center tomorrow. This
week's
Paul
Ackley
cartoon has been posted here.
New Community Events photo set posted here. Sports
photos are updated on a regular basis here. Events: Food, Fun and Education!Blogs: Federal employees have property rights to their jobs, even the ones you want to fire.See
yesterday's postclick
here.
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