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NEWS ONLINE - TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2016 - EMPOWERING DARKE COUNTY YOUTH
Parents to hold fundraiser for tutoring program
A bake sale fundraising event will be held at Walmart in Greenville on
March 5 starting at 10 a.m. The purpose? To raise funds for tutoring
children needing help with basic skills like reading, writing and math.
“My kids were struggling,” said Kendra Chalmers. “They got help and now
they’re doing fine. More than that, I was taught how to help them at
home. I want other children and parents to have the same opportunity,”
she added. “We have great teachers,” Chalmers continued. “But too many
children need... Read
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GREENVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
“Dollar-A-Day-Boys” at BRC
The Greenville Public Library is partnering with the Brethren’s
Retirement Center to present “Dollar-A-Day-Boys” in the BRC’s Brick
Room on Friday March 4th at 2:30 p.m. This delightful program is
a fun, nostalgic look at the 1930’s Federal Works Program that gave
employment to 3.5 million men. Author, songwriter, and filmmaker
Bill... Read
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HISTORIC ELDORA SPEEDWAY
Tickets, Indoor Suites And Camping Now Available For All Eldora Races
ROSSBURG, Ohio (Feb. 15, 2016) – The renewals were strong for Eldora’s
“Big Four” races and beginning today, fans can purchase tickets, suites
and select campsites for all 28 racing events at the legendary
half-mile dirt oval. All orders can be placed at www.EldoraSpeedway... Read
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DARKE COUNTY PARKS
DCP Presents Black Bears in Ohio
On Thursday, February 25th at 6:30pm, Darke County Parks will host an
evening lecture on black bears in Ohio. Although a small population
does exist in eastern Ohio, no black bears have been found in Darke
County. However, they are still creatures of immense intrigue and
curiosity. Spend an evening taking a closer look... Read
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WINE CAPITAL OF MIAMI VALLEY
Versailles Winter Wine Festival Feb. 26
Chase away those winter blues at the 2nd Annual Versailles Winter Wine
Festival! Friday February 26th, 2016, marks the date for the 2nd Annual
Versailles Winter Wine Festival brought to you by the founders of the
popular Versailles FareFest. The event will be held in The Riviera Room
at... Read
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ATTORNEY GENERAL MIKE DEWINE
DeWine Announces 10,000 Rape Kits Tested
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)— Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced today
that forensic scientists with the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation
(BCI) have now tested 10,000 rape kits for DNA as part of a special
initiative to secure justice for victims of sexual assault in Ohio.
"This is a tremendous milestone," said Attorney General DeWine.
"The testing of... Read
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THE DAILY SIGNAL
Why Proponents Are Struggling to Salvage Bipartisan Criminal Justice Reform
Natalie Johnson
Republicans in the Senate are divided over how to overhaul the nation’s
criminal justice system, posing a potential setback to lawmakers who
hoped to enact major bipartisan changes this year. Sen. Mike Lee,
R-Utah, remains a key player in... Read
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FROM
THE EDITOR... ON THE INSIDE - TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2016
From the Editor: Darke County Center for the Arts... Celebrate St. Patricks Day at DCCA's "Irish Wave".
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