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NEWS ONLINE - FRIDAY, JANUARY 15, 2016 - BLUEBAG MEDIA
Woodland students treated to a 'snowball' fight
GREENVILLE – “I went to every class before the break,” said Woodland
Heights Principal Jody Harter. “I told them please don’t read any books
over the holiday… I don’t want to get hit with your snowballs.” Harter
grinned. “You saw how that worked. Reverse psychology… they read all
the books they could.” And the students got their reward. Three sets of
classes arrived in the gym on Thursday morning; three more on Friday
morning. They had a surprise waiting for them. They got to throw their
snowballs at... Read
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OHIO TREASURER JOSH MANDEL
Mandel Releases 2015 Annual Report
2015 Annual Report Highlights OhioCheckbook.com Launch and Work Being
Done to Make Government More Transparent and Open to the People -
COLUMBUS - Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel announced today the release of
his Fiscal Year 2015 Annual Report highlighting the work being done to
make government more transparent and open to the people. "Since... Read
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SENIOR SCRIBES SCHOLARSHIP FUND
2016 SSSF scholarship applications available
GREENVILLE – Senior Scribes Scholarship Fund scholarship applications
are now available for Darke County students intending to pursue their
college education in a communications-related field this fall.
According to SSSF Directors, most fields involve communication;
applicants must have an understanding of that relationship... Read
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GIRL SCOUT COOKIES ARE BACK
Girl Scout Cookies Go Digital and Become Even More Irresistible
Dayton, OH— If there’s anything that can make cracking open a box of
fresh Girl Scout Cookies even better, it’s knowing that you’ve
contributed to helping empower girls with the skills, strength,
abilities, and drive they’ll need to become accomplished women who
benefit themselves, their... Read
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COMMUNITY BLOOD CENTER
Young sickle cell patient Andray Simmons
Facing hardship with a smile, pain with courage - DAYTON, Ohio (Jan. 8,
2016) - Andray Simmons may be soft-spoken, but he holds nothing back in
a wide smile that surely makes his orthodontist proud. The
slightly built 15-year-old was still recovering from hip surgery when
his class from Fairmont High School toured... Read
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STATE REPRESENTATIVE JIM BUCHY
Fixing a Broken Unemployment Compensation System
Throughout this past decade our nation and state has had financial ups
and downs, which has caused people to rely on unemployment benefits. In
Ohio, our system was maxed out with the federal government having to
pay the bill during the last decade. Following this, taxes were raised
on employers to make up that lost money. Although many Ohioans are back
at work, we can’t forget about this situation... Read
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BLUEBAG MEDIA
Local outdoorsman publishes a look at 'Outdoors Past'
GREENVILLE – “Greenville man has taken his hobby of collecting old
fishing lures and other outdoor memorabilia to a new level.” Outdoor
columnist Jim Morris was enthusiastic about a new book by Greenville
resident Tom Petkewitz. Morris adds Petkewitz will say he collects old... Read
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FROM
THE EDITOR... ON THE INSIDE - FRIDAY, JANUARY 15, 2016
Editor's
Photo: Rev. Don Myers 80th birthday: Calling all “Renews” former
participants and others blessed by his ministry... Find out more
tomorrow. New Community
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photos are updated on a regular basis here.Community: BBBS marks National Mentoring Month. Events: Live Model Drawing at BRC.Obituaries:
Obituaries are posted daily here.
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