TODAY
IS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2013 - DARKE COUNTY COURTS
Cheadle opts for MonDay Program over prison
By Bob Robinson
GREENVILLE – Katrina Cheadle was sentenced to Darke County Jail for up
to 90 days to await acceptance by the MonDay program. She pleaded
guilty to Complicity to Burglary, a Felony 3 offense, and admitted to
failure to follow probation sanctions on a Felony 5 misuse of credit
cards conviction. The probation violations included failure to report
and failure to abstain from drug use. The charges could result in up to
36 months in prison. Darke County Common Pleas Judge Jonathan Hein said
she was being given an opportunity to benefit from the help the MonDay
program could... Read
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DARKE COUNTY COURTS
Clark gets two years for felonious assault
By Bob Robinson
GREENVILLE – Kody Clark of Greenville was sentenced to two years in
prison on Dec. 13 for Felonious Assault, a Felony 2 violation. After
hearing multiple statements that Clark had mental health problems and
needed help, Darke County Common Pleas Judge Jonathan Hein asked the
members of Clark’s...
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GREENVILLE POLICE BEAT
Police handle disorderly conduct, assault and dog bite complaints
On Dec. 1 police were dispatched to the 300 block of S. Broadway
Street. The officer was flagged down in front of 409 S. Broadway. The
suspect, Kurtis Yoder, had a “strong smell of an alcoholic beverage on
his breath, slurred speech.” He was reportedly swaying while standing
and very aggressive. He had an injury and was bleeding from... Read More. More News.
U.S. SENATOR SHERROD BROWN
Creating Jobs by Investing in Ohio’s Clean Energy Economy
We are a nation of builders and innovators. Harnessing that creative
energy, manufacturing created a middle class that strengthened our
communities and provided opportunity for countless Americans.
Manufacturing helped make the middle class. In fact, manufacturing jobs
have a larger multiplier effect than any other industry. For every
$1.00 spent in manufacturing, another $1.48... Read
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COUNCIL ON RURAL SERVICES
Area Non-Profit Executive Director Retires
PIQUA – After over 36 years of service, Shirley Hathaway, Executive
Director of Council on Rural Service Programs has announced her
retirement effective December 31, 2013. As Executive Director for
most of her 36 years, Shirley’s vision led the organization through
expanding service areas to nine counties, creating new programs for
children, youth... Read
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DARKE COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER
Pets of the week
We have Ellie at the Darke County Animal Shelter. She is a 3-year-old
Labrador Retriever. She is brownish gray almost the color of a
Weimaraner. She has short hair. She is a sweet dog and loves to be
around people. She follows you around everywhere. She loves to have her
belly rubbed. She will make a perfect friend and companion. She is
waiting to be adopted. We have Bailey at the Darke County Animal... Read
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TOWNHALL FINANCE
Death by Renewables
by Marita Noon
“Even green projects have an impact on their surrounding environment.”
Green energy, specifically so-called renewables, has been sold to the
American public as the answer to a host of crimes against the planet.
But, as Lex Berko points out in her post on Motherboard, “even green”
has its downside. Biomass may be “renewable,” but burning it releases
CO2. Then, it’s... Read
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FROM
THE EDITOR... ON THE INSIDE - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2013
Editor's
Photo: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke County held its
annual Christmas Party on Sunday, December 8th at The New Treaty Lanes
bowling alley in Greenville. For more on the festivities, check out the
story tomorrow.
Paul
Ackley’s cartoon for
this week has
been posted. Get it here.
Favorite Sports Photos: New pics posted Sept. 15. Classifieds:
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