TODAY
IS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17,
2012 - DARKE COUNTY LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS
LWV Candidates Night State Representative, 2nd District Court of Appeals the focus
The League of Women Voters of Darke County will once again sponsor a
Candidates' Forum for the November General Election, Monday, October 22
from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at the American Legion, 325 N. Ohio Street in
Greenville. This non-partisan forum will focus on the contested
candidates for the State Representative and for the 2nd District Court
of Appeals. Information on State Issue 1 and 2 will be presented at the
Forum and Darke Co. non-contested candidates may...
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BROKE WIFE, BIG CITY
Love in the frozen food aisle
By Aprill Brandon
There are a lot of ways to get to know your significant other. And
let's face it, no matter how much you think you know them, there are
always more things you can learn about them. Human beings are vastly
complicated creatures. That's why no one has yet been able to explain
why we like sodomizing dead birds... Read
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HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL
Lady Jets play tough in sectional loss MV topples Yellow Springs
By George Starks
PIQUA-If games were played on paper and seasonal records meant
anything, the Franklin Monroe and Triad might still be slugging it out.
However, that is not the case. With both the Jets and Cardinals
sporting nearly identical records, it was Triad the advanced to the
sectional final Monday...
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EDISON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Hundreds pack Edison Gym For Annual College Fair
The gymnasium of Edison was packed Tuesday, Oct. 9, with hundreds of
high school, college and prospective students who gathered to meet with
the approximately 50 colleges and universities from throughout the
region at the annual College Fair. The annual event, which brings
schools from Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky and Indiana, provides... Read
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HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL
A-Tigers bow out of sectional
By George Starks
PIQUA- Jason Hemmelgarn and his assistant Craig Riethman are still
going through the growing pains that young teams will deal with. Monday
night in second round sectional action at Piqua, the Tigers grew a
little bit more. Going against Lehman Catholic, seeded second, Ansonia
bowed out of the OHSAA tournament, falling to the...
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CINCINNATI REDS
Baker signs two year contract with Reds
CINCINNATI -- The feeling of unfinished business and the desire for
stability left no doubt between the Reds and manager Dusty Baker. They
wanted to keep moving forward together.That's why it was with relative
speed that the two sides agreed on Monday to a two-year contract
extension that keeps Baker in Cincinnati through the 2014 season. Terms
were not...
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"UNDOING THAT PROGRESS"
Obama Administration Dooms Seniors To Painful Aging
By Betsy McCaughey
On Oct. 1, the Obama administration started awarding bonus points to
hospitals that spend the least on elderly patients. It will result in
fewer knee replacements, hip replacements, angioplasty, bypass surgery
and cataract operations. These are the five procedures that have
transformed aging for... Read
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NOTES
& THOUGHTS
FROM
THE EDITOR... ON THE INSIDE - WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17,
2012
Editor’s
Photo: A Tuesday morning poll gives Romney the edge in swing states.
According to policymic.com (story tomorrow), Romney has a 4-point lead,
thanks to women voters. He still has a slight 2-point lead nationwide.
While the Romney surge is positive, election day is still three weeks
away and it remains to be seen how last night’s debate will be viewed. Classifieds: New Property Listings from Leis Realty; Promos: Hansbarger introduces ‘Free for Fall’ Mattress Sale! Also in Blogs: Nuclear war averted. Events: Republican Men's Club meeting and Village Green Healthcare Senior Bingo & Lunch. News: Small manufacturers against outsourcing and Supreme Court applicants sought. Obituaries: Ruthanna Virginia Butts, Julie A. Hiatt and Fred L. Van Kirk. Yesterday's Home PageClick Here
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