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Lincoln Funeral Train Marker to be Unveiled
A historical marker commemorating the passage of the Lincoln Funeral
Train through Darke County will be installed in New Madison this Fourth
of July. The marker will signify the passage of the body of President
Abraham Lincoln through New Madison, who was assassinated on April
15th, 1865. The route of Lincoln’s funeral train cut a path through
Darke County on its trip to Lincoln’s final resting place in
Springfield, IL. The train passed through New Madison on the morning of
April 30th, 1865... Read
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DARKE COUNTY ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS
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Endowment for the Arts announces grant awards
Darke County Endowment for the Arts recently granted funds to seven
applicants who submitted requests for financial assistance for their
arts-related projects. According to DCEA Chair Marilyn Delk, one of
DCEA's major purposes is to assist organizations and individuals... Read
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OHIO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
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$9.9 Million Community Connectors Grants Awarded
One hundred sixteen community partnerships will share $9.9 million to
mentor approximately 33,000 Ohio students in the latest round of grants
in the Community Connectors school mentorship program. Since July 2015,
342 community partnerships have been awarded $29.2 million for programs
that give more Ohio students access to role models... Read
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| SUMMER CELEBRATIONS
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18th Annual Farm Power of the Past set for July 6-9
It is almost time for the 18th Annual Greenville Farm Power of the Past
Antique Tractor and Gas Engine Show at the Darke County Fairgrounds.
This year’s show dates are Thursday, July 6th through Sunday, July 9th.
Every year a different tractor manufacturer is featured, but this year
the... Read
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DARKE COUNTY PARKS
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Raptor Run To Support Our Parks
Join Darke County Parks as we host our first ever 5K walk/run on August
5th at 8am! If you have never participated in a 5K, this event
would be a great place to start. Our fun run encourages
participants to dress up as owls, eagles, falcons, and hawks as they
complete the course and journeys through the trails of Shawnee Prairie
Preserve... Read
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| REPRESENTATIVE STEVE HUFFMAN
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Addressing the Opioid Epidemic in Ohio
Ohio’s most pressing and urgent issue is the drug abuse and addiction
epidemic that is ravaging our families and communities. Because the
crisis threatens the health of our entire state and has the potential
to prevent future growth, the Ohio House has taken great strides
towards facing its many challenges with a multifaceted approach. In the
House-passed... Read
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| CLEVELAND PLAIN DEALER
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High school graduation requirements would be eased under Ohio Senate proposal
By Patrick O'Donnell
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The state Senate is looking to stave off a possible
high school graduation "crisis" by allowing students to graduate even
with poor scores on state tests. The Senate Finance Committee included
exemptions... Read
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