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NEWS ONLINE - FRIDAY, JULY 1, 2016 - CREATIVE ICE CREAM FLAVORS DAY
Darke County Sheriff Second fatality in 24 hours on SR 121
On June 29, 2016 at 7:22 AM Darke County Sheriff’s Deputies, along with
Greenville Township Fire Department, Greenville Township Rescue, Ohio
State Highway Patrol Motor Carrier Enforcement, Darke County Coroners
Office and Darke County Sheriff’s Office Accident Reconstruction Team
responded to a fatal accident involving a motorcycle and a semi truck
and trailer in the 7100 block of State Route 121. Preliminary
investigation reveals... Read
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EDISON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Edison Names Employees of the Semester
Edison State Community College recognized outstanding employee
performance at its most recent all-campus meeting in the Robinson
Theater at the Piqua Campus. The Employee of the Semester awards speak
to college’s commitment to quality and sustaining positive employee... Read
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Livestock Tampering laws help maintain responsible food production at fairs
By Dr. Tony Forshey
State Veterinarian
Summer marks the beginning of fair season – a time when thousands of
4-H youth all across the state showcase the animal projects they have
spent so much time perfecting. As these hard working kids gear up to
show their animals, I want to encourage all.. Read
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MEMORIAL DAY REMEMBRANCE 2016
Memorial Day, Every Day?
By Bob Robinson
“If you didn’t have to be here, would you still come?” I’ve asked that
question now for the past four years. One young lady – a Wavette, she
was a freshman then – wasn’t sure and I teased her about it. This year,
a graduating senior, she was sure… “Yes!” she said, without hesitation.
This.. Read
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SENATE PRESIDENT KEITH FABER
The Key to Growth: Ohio is Working!
At the height of the Great Recession, Ohio’s economy was in critical
condition, barely clinging to life after the devastating loss of
350,000 private sector jobs. Under the leadership of our previous
governor’s administration, we consistently earned bottom ten national
rankings for our business climate. The tired old tax-and-spend strategy
couldn’t stop the bleeding... Read
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STATE REPRESENTATIVE JIM BUCHY
Conformity is not the Answer for Gay Marriage in Ohio
The United States Supreme Court made a landmark decision this past year
to legalize same-sex marriage nationwide. This ruling has led some
leaders to introduce reactionary legislation that will either open
Ohio’s doors to gay marriage or result in a tangled legal mess for
Ohio’s taxpayers. I plan to maintain my position in opposition to
forcing anyone to perform a union they disagree with... Read
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WAR AGAINST DRUGS
Hope Over Heroin event scheduled in Troy
Many citizens of Miami County have had the opportunity to attend a
meeting of the Hope over Heroin, Troy planning team. The team is
comprised of various church members and community professionals. Their
work is an effort to unite regional faith-based, non-faith based,
addiction recovery and grief resources at one... Read
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FROM
THE EDITOR... ON THE INSIDE - FRIDAY, JULY 1, 2016
From
the Editor: Local DAR participates in May First Friday.Get the details on this activity tomorrow.
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photos are updated on a regular basis here.Events: Municipal Concert Band Kicks Off the Summer Season on Sunday. Obituaries:
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