TODAY
IS FRIDAY, AUGUST 16, 2013 - 4 PAWS FOR HOPE
Chasing Hope - A local girl’s quest for a service dog
PITSBURG, Ohio — Hope Middlestetter’s life has been a challenge from before she was born. Though her future was uncertain at times, her parents helped her fight to meet each challenge. This determination led them to apply to Dayton non-profit, 4 Paws For Ability, where Hope was recently accepted to receive a multipurpose assistance dog; an addition they believe could be life changing for their fearless child. Hope was accurately diagnosed with Down Syndrome prior to birth, and was delivered early for failure to thrive. She faced open heart surgery at just ten weeks old, had a feeding ... Read
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DARKE COUNTY SENIOR SCRIBE
Funn at the Fair and More
By Lois Wilson
Once again Senior Scribe Poet Laureate Lois Wilson is on top of the season with her insightful look at the important events of the day. Once again it’s the Great Darke County Fair! This time with two fun limericks. Wilson's completed set - four volumes - of published poetry is now available and is offered as a fundraiser for the Senior Scribes Scholarship Fund. Enjoy great poetry and help a local youngster ... Read
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DARKE COUNTY FAIR
Harness racing kicks off tonight
By George Starks
GREENVILLE- Harness horse racing will kick off tonight at the Great Darke County Fair with 10 races set for the opening night card. Local drivers like Jeff Nisonger, Don Bolyard, Chris Hope and Gavin Bixler, just to name a few, big money will be up for grabs during the week. The big headliner ... Read More. More Sports.
DARKE COUNTY CRIME STOPPERS
Rickey Fleetwood added to Darke County’s Most Wanted
Rick Lee Fleetwood, aka “Rickey,” has been added to the Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted. WANTED FOR: July 31, 2013 – Arrest Warrant issued by Darke County Common Pleas Court for 2 counts of Trafficking in Drugs (Heroin) within the vicinity of a school. Both are felonies of the fourth degree. Forthcoming charge of Child Endangering... Read
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VERSAILLES BOYS GOLF
Versailles boys golf team wins Kendig Memorial Drees leads Tiger efforts
PIQUA- The Versailles boys golf team won the Dan Kendig Memorial Tournament Wednesday at Echo Hills Golf Course in Piqua. Versailles won the 15-team tournament, which also included Darke County teams from Arcanum, Franklin Monroe... Read
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DARKE COUNTY COURTS
Grisez ordered to return to jail for address violation
By Bob Robinson
GREENVILLE – John Grisez was returned to the Darke County Jail on Jan. 12 to finish his eight months incarceration. Grisez, a sex offender required to report his address, was charged with a Failure to Register a New Address with the Darke County Sheriff, a Felony 1 offense. According to Darke... Read
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WHEN CHILDREN WERE CHILDREN
WOW! What a summer
By Sharon Hopper
I live out here in the county and it is amazing what I see all about me. The tallest corn in several years and soy beans thick and tall waving in the fields like green water in a lake. The wheat and oats were pretty good and hay has been made three times by my neighbors. But the gardens……….full of big beautiful vegetables and the grass in the yard has been green all summer. The downside was all my... Read
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FROM
THE EDITOR... ON THE INSIDE - FRIDAY, AUGUST 16, 2013
Editor’s
Photo:Judicial Profile: Judge Kenneth A. Rocco. Full story tomorrow.
Paul
Ackley’s cartoon for
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Favorite Sports Photos: New pics posted Mar. 11. Classifieds:
New listings posted August 1. In Blogs: This is the next logical step for voters. Events:Mosquito Spraying in City of Greenville . News: Statewide standards issued for Electronic Pollbooks in county elections.Obituaries: Timothy S. Perreira, Helen Elnora Enochs. Yesterday's
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