COUNTY
NEWS ONLINE - WEDNESDAY, JULY 13, 2016 - NATIONAL FRENCH FRY DAY
Darke County Sheriff DCSO K9 Britta has received body armor
Darke County Sheriff’s Office K9 Britta has received a bullet and stab
protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit
organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Britta’s vest is sponsored
by a memorial donation to honor the late Donnie Buff of Powhatan Point,
OHand embroidered with the sentiment “In memory of S.W.A.T. Officer Don
Buff”. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is a 501c (3) charity located in
East Taunton... Read
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DARKE COUNTY PARKS
Birding by
Kayak with DCP
It’s paddling season! Grab the water bottles, sunscreen, binoculars,
and a hat, and let’s get on the water. On Saturday, July 16th at 9am
join naturalists at Shawnee Prairie Preserve west of Greenville on St.
Rt. 502 for an exciting summer paddle. After meeting at the Nature
Center, participants will travel to the put... Read
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ANNIE OAKLEY GOLF TOURNAMENT
Annie Oakley
Golf Tournament
to be held July 25
The 35th annual Annie Oakley Golf Tournament is fast approaching.
Get signed up with your team today for a chance to win a new car or
truck from one of four Darke County area car dealers! You can
also purchase a T Sign to be displayed to advertise your business or in
honor or memory... Read
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COUNTY NEWS ONLINE
Not your ordinary community information service
By Bob Robinson
Managing Editor
County News Online is not your ordinary community information service.
It isn’t about breaking news – we have no staff reporters. It isn’t
about doing in-depth feature interviews… you can get those elsewhere.
County News Online IS, however, about you! It’s about what... Read
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INDEPENDENCE DAY
Weather doesn’t stop New Madison celebration
By Bob Robinson
It was a few minutes to 3 p.m. on July 4. People were lined along the
street, waiting for first signs the parade had begun north of town.
Sprinkles from an overcast sky had just started. “Think it will hold
off another hour?” “We can only hope.” Regardless, it was Independence
Day in New Madison, Ohio... Read
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ELDORA SPEEDWAY
Record $320,975
Posted For 33rd
Kings Royal Weekend
World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series Return For Expanded
Three-Day Event July 14-15-16 - ROSSBURG, Ohio (July 7, 2016) – The
33rd running of Kings Royal Weekend, expanded this year to include a
full World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series race on Thursday,
July... Read
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U.S. SENATOR SHERROD BROWN
Making Lifesaving
Drugs More Affordable
Because of the Affordable Care Act, we’ve made progress in lowering the
cost of prescription drugs. We’ve expanded coverage to nearly 20
million Americans and we’re on track to close the Medicare Part D
“donut hole” by 2020. But too many Ohioans still struggle to afford
essential medicines that treat diseases like cancer and arthritis.
Every day, my office gets calls and... Read
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FROM
THE EDITOR... ON THE INSIDE - WEDNESDAY, JULY 13, 2016
From
the Editor: The Breast Cancer Awareness 5K run/walk, which is part of
the Darke County Wellness Challenge, will take place on Saturday, July
30, 2016 at the Annie Oakley statue in downtown Greenville. For more
information, read the story tomorrow. Community
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