February 2022 – Page 2 – County News Online

From public health to personal finance, statistical literacy is essential for careers and everyday life

February 24, 2022February 24, 2022

Two academics write that the COVID-19 pandemic has further highlighted the importance of equipping students with the ability to assess data. From K-12 Dive By...

Local News

From OSU Extension: Instant Pot Meals in Minutes

February 24, 2022February 24, 2022

There is a lot of great information on electronic pressure cookers—all kinds of recipes, tutorials, tips, reviews, and live cooking videos. However, despite all the information and resources, hands-on help...

Local News

Darke County Sheriff Deputies arrest theft suspects after K-9 track, swift water rescue

February 24, 2022February 24, 2022

On February 22, 2022 at approximately 1:07 p.m., the Darke County Sheriff’s Office received a call in reference to a theft in progress at 8972...

Obituaries

Wanda A. Brewer

February 24, 2022February 24, 2022

Wanda A. Brewer, 93, of Ansonia, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2022, at Brookdale Assisted Living in Greenville. She was born on November 22,...

Obituaries

Donna L. Shank

February 24, 2022February 24, 2022

Donna L. Shank, 77, of New Madison, Ohio, passed away on Monday, February 21, 2022, at Troy Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Troy, Ohio. She was...

Education - General

Largely unseen and unsupported, huge numbers of student fathers are quitting college

February 23, 2022February 23, 2022

Their high dropout rates are contributing to a big decline in the number of men who get degrees From The Hechinger Report By Lilah Burke...

Education - General

Social and emotional learning is the latest flashpoint in the education wars

February 23, 2022February 23, 2022

Educators say SEL is intended to help kids cope with problems and succeed in school, but angry parents don’t see it that way From The...

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Pete’s Answers Ending in “B” A to Z

February 23, 2022February 23, 2022

By Lois E. Wilson Using the clues below, complete the A to Z answers which all end in “B.” Each dash stands for a letter. The...

Education - General Local News

Edison State to Host RN to BSN Information Fair

February 23, 2022February 23, 2022

Edison State Community College is hosting a Registered Nurse (RN) to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Information Fair on Friday, March 11, 2022, from...

Obituaries

Ronald “Ron” Earl Berry, Jr.

February 23, 2022February 23, 2022

Ronald "Ron" Earl Berry, Jr., 53, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones, on Monday, February 21, 2022, at his home....

Education - General

A decade after enrolling, 60% of college students earn more than high school graduates

February 22, 2022February 22, 2022

From Higher Ed Dive By Rick Seltzer Feb. 15, 2022 Dive Brief: On average, 60% of those who enter college earn more than high school...

Education - General

A Norwegian student found a boat launched by New Hampshire middle-schoolers in 2020

February 22, 2022February 22, 2022

From NPR By Rachel Treisman February 16, 2022 The remains of a miniboat launched by New Hampshire middle schoolers have been discovered by a sixth-grade...

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Anti-Human Trafficking Operation in Cleveland a Success

February 22, 2022February 22, 2022

Operation Fouled Out Leads to Arrests of 8 ‘Johns’ Attorney General Dave Yost (CLEVELAND, Ohio) — Eight people seeking to buy sex were arrested during...

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Manchester’s Human Trafficking Bill Passes Committee Vote Unanimously

February 22, 2022February 22, 2022

COLUMBUS – The justice system is one step closer to helping those that are victims of human trafficking after State Representative Susan Manchester’s (R-Waynesfield) House...

Education - General

DeVry University misled students. Now, the federal government is erasing their debt

February 21, 2022February 21, 2022

From NPR By Cory Turner February 16, 2022 Nearly 16,000 federal student loan borrowers who were misled by for-profit colleges will have $415 million in...