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NEWS ONLINE - THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 2016 - NATIOINAL FUDGE DAY
The End of an Era
By Tiffany Beumer-Kester
For the last seventeen years of my life I have been known as the
“Chicken Kitchen II” girl. The beginning of those years were spent
playing outside, waiting for my parents to get off work, or building
cardboard castles around ‘the old lady’. In 2006 I accepted my first
real job at the age of thirteen. Since then it has been a crazy ride.
Not only have I learned uncountable life lessons, but I have made some
life long friends. Chicken... Read
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FIRST THE HOG, THEN THE FIRE TRUCK
Mr. History and his Hog
By Susan Olling
Last year, I wrote about one of the toys on Mr. History’s wish list: a
top-of-line Harley. Mind you, he’s mentioned this particular item
for twenty years. I had apparently taken leave of my senses or my
evil twin was in our house last spring when I told him if he wanted a
Harley to get one. He bought a helmet and gloves and took the riding
class...Read
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ELDORA SPEEDWAY
Erb Jr scores $100,00 Dirt Late Model Dream Victory
Illinois Jinx at Eldora Crown Jewel Events Finally Over - ROSSBURG,
Ohio — Three times fighting back to take the lead Saturday at Eldora
Speedway, Dennis Erb Jr. of Carpentersville, Ill., grabbed a victory
Illinois fans had been waiting for seemingly forever. The 43-year-old
driver regained the lead for the final time... Read
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OHIO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
June EMIS reporting dates related to report card announced
This summer is a key time for ensuring that each school district
submits local data through EMIS so that it will be part of the Ohio
School Report Cards released in September. Superintendents and EMIS
coordinators should mark their calendars for the following dates this
month when specific... Read
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VERSAILLES HEALTH CARE CENTER
VHCC honors nursing assistants
Versailles Health Care Center is celebrating National Nursing
Assistants Weeks, June 9th through 16th. During this week,
the many individuals, who serve so faithfully by providing daily
hands-on care to those who are not always able to care for themselves,
are recognized nationwide. These skilled and caring
professionals...Read
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EDISON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
We Must All Stand Together After Orlando
Yesterday, Ohioans woke up to tragic news about the shooting at an
Orlando, Florida, nightclub. Connie and I send our deepest sympathies
to the families, friends, and communities of all those lost. We are
grateful to the first responders whose bravery saved lives, and we
continue to keep the law enforcement who are investigating and the
medical personnel who are caring... Read
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DARKE COUNTY PARKS
Down to Earth Book Club
The Darke County Park District is pleased to announce a new program,
the Down to Earth Book Club. Each quarter the program will feature a
different book, some by well-known nature writers, some about outdoor
adventure, and even some about pioneers settling Ohio. Everyone is
invited to read the book and join them at the Nature Center to discuss
the work, enjoy some yummy treats, and suggest future...Read
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FROM
THE EDITOR... ON THE INSIDE - THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 2016
From
the Editor: VHCC honors facility royalty, 2016 King, Don Plessinger, and Queen, Mary Ritter. For more, check out
the story tomorrow.
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