TODAY
IS THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 2013 - GREAT DARKE COUNTY FAIR
Commanding performance at ribbon cutting
By Bob Robinson
GREENVILLE – Each year the Darke County Fair Board brings talented
singers to the Ribbon Cutting to sing the National Anthem while the
flag is raised to signify the opening of the fair. This year was no
different. Ansonia sophomore Jenson Sprinkle and junior Elissa Bennett
used a blend of harmony that was striking in its rendition of the
anthem. They maintained its traditional strains but did so in a unique
manner that was in a way enchanting. “We met in choir,” they said... Read
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GREAT DARKE
COUNTY FAIR
Rooster Crowing, Calling & an interesting stat
Bob Robinson Comments
Photos by Elaine Bailey
There’s an interesting event that takes place every year in the Poultry
Barn at the Great Darke County Fair… never been there myself but Elaine
Bailey thought she’d check it out. The Rooster Crowing Contest. Or is
it the Rooster Calling Contest. Is there a difference? I searched... Read
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HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL ACTION
Tri-Village wins classic battle Trojans off to 0-3 start
By George Starks
NEW MADISON - It was a classic battle on the volleyball court Tuesday
in New Madison. It was a night when the immoveable force (Tri-Village)
met the irresistible object (Arcanum). The Trojans brought in the likes
of seniors Abby O’Donnell and Brooklyn Baker while the Patriots
countered with Krystal Falknor, Heather Ferris and Raya... Read More. More Sports.
GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Trying to do the impossible, with the inadequate
By Jim Surber
Although some people believe that everyone affiliated with government
is an irresponsible collector and spender of the taxpayers’ money, it
is not always the case. Managing public money is a lot like managing a
personal or family budget, when looking at it over a long time. There
are times when your available income meets or exceeds your need, and
times when it... Read
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GREAT DARKE COUNTY FAIR
Junior Fair
By Lyn Bliss
Each year the excitement and anticipation is almost palpable the day
before the Great Darke County Fair is scheduled to begin. Then, the
gates open to the multitude of attendees who are there to enjoy the
efforts put forth by all those who make the fair possible. Not least of
those is the Junior Fair Board and all of the Junior Fair participants
who have... Read
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DARKE COUNTY'S MOST WANTED
Mitchell Cheadle added to Most Wanted List
WANTED FOR: June 2013 – Warrant issued by the Darke County Common Pleas
Court for a Adult Probation Violation; Failure to Appear for Contempt
of Court in a case originating in 2006. LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: 1009
Linwood Dr. Troy, OH. Cheadle is added to the list that includes
Kenneth Brannon, Dayton, Tracey McCarty, Ansonia... Read
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TOWNHALL FINANCE
The Government's Newest Stupid Human Trick
By John Ransom
Okay, so you can call me the glass-is-half-full-of-it kind of guy. But
don’t say that I didn’t warn you. That second-half rebound that
economists were talking about in the first half of the year? Well, it
hasn’t materialized. Like you I’m shocked. My shock, however, has to do
with the fact that the media gets snookered year after year with ... Read
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FROM
THE EDITOR... ON THE INSIDE - THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 2013
Editor's
Photo: The winners of the Greenville Public Library's reading programs
have been announced. Read the story tomorrow to find out all the
details.
Paul
Ackley’s cartoon for
this week has
been posted. Get it here.
Favorite Sports Photos: New pics posted Mar. 11. Classifieds:
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