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IS TUESDAY, AUGUST 21,
2012 - MILLER LEARNS TO "DRIVE" AT 12
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Miller strives to be a cut above
the rest
By George Starks
GREENVILLE - In a crowd of people, Devon Miller is just another pretty
face. On the track, she is a fierce competitor. Miller has been coming
to the Darke County fair since she was a little girl. Her grandfather,
R. J. Brown, is very well known in the racing circles. A native of
Troy, Ohio, Miller came to the Darke County fair and was eager to learn
at a very young age. Now, at the age of 24, Miller has become known as
someone to contend with on the half-mile track...
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| GREENVILLE
BUDGET ISSUES |
Volunteer Fire Departments…
corrections and verifications
By Bob Robinson
Last week I posted an opinion from a reader on the City of Greenville /
Greenville Fire Department issue. Due to the individual’s name
recognition in the community, he requested I not use it. I checked a
couple of the items he sent; was satisfied; and published. Big mistake.
It seems there were errors. They were quickly pointed out to me. I... Read
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| DARKE COUNTY FAIR |
Harness racing resumes Thursday
GREENVILLE- Harness horse racing action will continue Thursday at the
Darke County Fairgrounds. Local driver Jeff Nisonger has dominated to
the first two days of action, looking to continue that Thursday. The
following is the speed card for Thursday's racing action. Darke County
Fair Entries - Thursday Aug 23, 2012 Post Time:1:00 PM - 1st $800... Read
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DARKE
COUNTY CANCER SOCIETY
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Devin Anderson to perform at the
Gospel Sing
St. Clair Memorial Hall, Greenville, September 9 from 7-9 p.m.
The Cancer Association of Darke County announces its Seventh Annual
Gospel Sing scheduled for September 9, 2012. The Gospel Sing
is a
free, nondenominational concert to be held at Saint Clair Memorial Hall
in Greenville opening at 7:00 PM and concluding at 9:00
PM.
A freewill offering... Read
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| YOU CAN'T BREAK THE LAW
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Coshocton
Tribune…
Husted
suspends 2 local election officials
COLUMBUS -- Secretary of State Jon Husted suspended two election
officials on Friday in southwest Ohio after they voted to extend early
voting hours in the general election beyond the uniform, statewide
hours he set this week. The move by Husted, the state's chief elections
official, is the latest in a series of flare ups over when Ohioans can
cast... Read
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WHAT THEY TOLD US
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Rasmussen…
Reviewing
Last Week’s Key Polls
The vice presidential candidates attracted a little more news than
usual this past week. After Mitt Romney named Wisconsin Congressman
Paul Ryan to be his running mate, Vice President Joe Biden made some
high-profile gaffes. New polling finds voters are evenly divided as to
which man is better qualified...
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SEISMIC
SHIFT IN INSTRUCTION DELIVERY
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Heritage.org…
Back
to School: The Rise of Customized Education
By Lindsey Burke
Customized learning has led the education news cycle over the past few
weeks as back to school season gets in full swing. And for good reason.
Every day there is growing evidence that a seismic shift in the
delivery of instruction is underway, bringing with it a tidal wave of
educational... Read
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| NOTES
& THOUGHTS
FROM
THE EDITOR... ON THE INSIDE - TUESDAY, AUGUST 21,
2012 |
Ohio Agriculture Director Dave Daniels (pictured left) took time out
from his busy schedule to visit our Great Darke County Fair Tuesday.
After spending a few minutes speaking with some state and local
representatives, he toured ag buildings and spoke at the FFA trailer.
Tuesday evening the Greenville City Council voted 6-1 to approve the
zoning change request of Trilogy Health Care to build its facility.
More to come on both stories. Also in Blogs: Social Security a federal benefit. Events: LWV’s Home Tours.
News: BWC fraud convictions. Pull the daily schedules for the Fair
by clicking here. For
Yesterday's Home Page Click Here
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