February 2025 – Page 5 – County News Online

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Lucas Timmerman and Jeremiah Wagner represented the Versailles FFA in the District 5 Agricultural and Industrial Diagnostics Career Development Event (CDE) Contest on Tuesday, February...

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Featured Other News

OCJS Announces Grant Opportunity to Support Local Violent Crime Reduction Initiatives

February 20, 2025February 18, 2025

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – The Office of Criminal Justice Services (OCJS) announced the availability of $4 million in grant funding to help local law enforcement agencies...

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Art/Entertainment (local) Community Featured

Another Successful DCCA Taste of Wine & Jazz

February 20, 2025February 19, 2025

Darke County Center for the Arts (DCCA) recognizes Geoff & Jessie Surber, Edward Jones Financial Advisors John Barga, Zach Bruening, Dave Connelly, & Todd Subler for their...

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Community Featured Local News

Poultry Days Moves Forward

February 19, 2025February 19, 2025

While local poultry producers are going through an unimaginable time with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza more commonly known as bird flu. Versailles Poultry Days continues...

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Obituaries

Betty L. Dickey

February 19, 2025February 19, 2025

June 26, 1926 – February 15, 2025 Betty L. (Overholser) Dickey, age 98, of Greenville, Ohio passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at the Village Green...

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Agriculture Featured

Greenville FFA is Celebrating 95 Years of FFA Excellence!

February 19, 2025February 17, 2025

Join us as we honor 95 incredible years of leadership, service, and agricultural education with our FFA Chapter! When: February 27th @ 6:00 PM –...

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Agriculture Featured

Blake Schmitmeyer selected as the capstone highlight student of the month

February 19, 2025February 15, 2025

Capstone Highlight: Blake Schmitmeyer, a senior, has been selected as the capstone highlight student of the month. He is the son of Matt and Liz...

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Featured Sports

Registration is now open for DCSA spring soccer

February 19, 2025February 14, 2025

DARKE COUNTY – Darke County Soccer Association is now accepting registrations for the 2025 Spring Rec Season! Players can participate in our Rec Academy or...

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Featured Scams

BBB Scam Alert: Watch out for IRS impostors targeting consumers

February 19, 2025February 18, 2025

How the scam works You receive a text from what appears to be the IRS. The text claims that you’re eligible to receive a $1,400...

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Obituaries

Charles Laux

February 18, 2025February 18, 2025

June 30, 1949 — February 9, 2025 Charles Joseph Laux, age 75 of Arcanum, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025 at Troy Rehabilitation and...

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Community Featured Local News

Hometown Hero Banners will soon be up again!

February 18, 2025February 18, 2025

Tribute Funeral Homes are so excited to bring the Hometown Hero Banners back to Greenville! Tribute is partnering with Wintrow Signs & Designs, Reverent Church,...

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Featured Local Government

Regular Session of the Darke County Board of Commissioners 02/18/25

February 18, 2025February 18, 2025

Agenda for the regular session of the Darke County Board of Commissioners for Tuesday, February18, 2025 at 1:30PM Resolution (R-56-2025) Examination and Allowance of Bills...

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Community Featured

The Ohio Department of Aging Seeks Nominations for Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame

February 18, 2025February 12, 2025

Since its inception, more than 500 older Ohioans have been inducted into the Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame. If you know someone who belongs...

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Education - Local Featured

Edison State Appoints Dr. Jeannette Passmore As Dean of Student Affairs

February 18, 2025February 12, 2025

Edison State Community College is pleased to announce it has appointed Dr. Jeannette M. Passmore as Dean of Student Affairs for the College. Dr. Passmore...

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Featured Other News

Yost Offers Nearly $11 Million in Grant Funds to Enhance School Safety

February 18, 2025February 15, 2025

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio schools can apply for a share of nearly $11 million in safety grants being awarded for the current academic year, Attorney...