COUNTY
NEWS ONLINE - WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2016 - LOOKING BACK ON 2015
My favorite photos from 2015
By Bob Robinson
Writing is my thing, but even writing can’t elicit the memories that
photos can. I remember writing the story about Corynna Strawser, a
precious 16-year-old who had more courage in her than the vast majority
of us could even hope for. But it didn’t have the impact of a CNO photo
from two years ago of Corynna and her mom Kristi. It was recently a
Facebook Memories photo. The adage that a picture is worth a thousand
words couldn’t be more true... Read
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DARKE COUNTY PARKS
Letterboxing Event
held at DCP
On Saturday March 12th, local and nationwide letterboxers gathered at
Shawnee Prairie Preserve Nature Center for a day of teaching and
learning techniques like stamp carving and paper painting. Letterboxing
is similar to geocaching in that it’s a treasure hunt based on clues or
coordinates, but it uses rubber stamps...Read
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EDISON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Edison Hosts Interns
from Capabilities, Inc.
Some call it an integrated placement. Edison State calls it building
community. In honor of National Developmental Disabilities Awareness
Month, Edison State Community College is shedding light on the unique
partnership that has recently been formed with Capabilities, Inc. to
provide internship opportunities and career exploration... Read
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BROKE WIFE, BIG CITY
When life hands you lemons, make bathtub gin
By Aprill Brandon
Ask any parent what their worst nightmare is and then immediately
cancel any plans you had for the next three days. Because that’s how
long they will take to answer you. Because parents are worried about
everything. For instance, among my top ten worst nightmare scenarios... Read
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ATTORNEY GENERAL MIKE DEWINE
Ohioans Report More Tax Scams as Filing Deadline Nears
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today warned that
his office is receiving more reports of IRS imposter scams as the April
18 tax filing deadline approaches. Since March 1, the Ohio Attorney
General’s Office has logged nearly 1,000 reports of the scam, compared
to about 500 reports in February. The scam generally begins with a call
claiming... Read
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OHIO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Comment period open on Ohio Learning Standards in English language arts and math revisions
The Ohio Department of Education invites Ohioans to submit suggestions
through April 5 as part of a periodic revision process for Ohio’s
Learning Standards in English language arts and math. This feedback
will help ensure the standards continue... Read
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STATE REPRESENTATIVE JIM BUCHY
Reduced taxes on Ohioans
will spur economic
growth in all sectors
Its tax season again, and local farmers are concerned by increased
property tax bills. Like last year these increases are caused by
structural problems with the Current Agricultural Use Value Formula
(CAUV). Since the ultimate fix to this formula can only happen
through a vote of Ohioans on the ballot, it is important we take steps
in the legislature... Read
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FROM
THE EDITOR... ON THE INSIDE - WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2016
From
the Editor: DCCA recognizes Kent & Melinda Myers for their
sponsorship of the recent A Taste Of Wine & Jazz. Read more
tomorrow.
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