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TODAY IS TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2013 - DARKE COUNTY PARKS

New Animal Ambassadors begin educating at Park District

Darke County Park District has recently acquired two new Animal Ambassadors; a Red-tailed Hawk and Great Horned Owl. The Great Horned Owl, Greta, recently made her first appearance to the public. This special introduction program began by educating the audience about the owls found in Ohio and the adaptations that owls have that make them so special! After the presentation, Naturalist Robb Clifford, brought Greta out to show the group. Greta was injured when hit by a... Read More. More Community.

COLUMBUS DISPATCH

Kasich’s school-funding plan greeted with relief

Ohio school superintendents were relieved yesterday when Gov. John Kasich told them his two-year school-funding plan would not cut their current levels of state aid. In fact, the $15.1 billion education plan would increase state funding to schools by 6 percent in the coming school year and 3.2 percent the next. “This is not hard to figure out: If you are poor, you’re going to get more. If you are rich, you’re… Read More. More News.

SECTIONAL GAMES APPROACHING

Girl’s hoops sectional draw set
By George Starks

DARKE COUNTY- Super Bowl Sunday was set for more than just football as the OHSAA girls basketball tournament draw took place at various sites in the area. Action will get underway on Saturday, February 16 at Brookville. In opening round D-IV action, the Bradford... Read More. More Sports.

LIFE WITH LEVI

Levi’s favorite teacher
By Amanda Rodeheffer-Olson
Assistant Editor

I love my son, and I love my husband. But I hate leaving them alone together! Seems like every time Mommy comes home after a father-son bonding day, Levi has learned some new trick that Mommy really wishes that he hadn’t learned... Read More. More Opinion.

DARKE COUNTY REPUBLICAN WOMEN

Zeiter re-elected president of Republican Women’s club

GREENVILLE – “I am very honored to be able to serve the Women’s Club for another term.” said newly re-elected President Sally Zeiter. The Darke County Republican Women’s Club recently held the installation ceremony for its 2013 and 2014 term. Beverly Marker, a member of the Darke County Board of Elections, performed the installations. Zeiter will be joined by... Read More. More Community.

DAYTON POLICE COLD CASE

Ohio Unsolved Homicides: Officer Kevin Brame

(DAYTON, Ohio) – As part of his Ohio Unsolved Homicides Initiative, Attorney General Mike DeWine is hoping to help the Dayton Police Department gather new evidence in a cold case that has directly impacted their department. Officer Kevin Brame joined the Dayton Police Department in 1993 and was shot to death while he was off-duty in November 1999. He was only 31-years-old. "Kevin's ultimate... Read More. More News.

WASHINGTON EXAMINER

Study: New E15 gas can ruin auto engines
Paul Bedard, Washington Secrets

This week's warm Washington temperatures had some thinking about rolling the Lawn-Boy out of the garage for the first cut of the year. And we all know what that means: Difficult starts due to E10 gas that gels when it sits. Now, according to a new study, cars and truck may face the same fate thanks to President Obama's demand for a... Read More. More Blogs.

FROM THE EDITOR... ON THE INSIDE - TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2013

Editor’s Photo: You will have to read it to believe it… and then you might not believe it. Couple face jail time for saving a deer’s life. Story Wednesday. See Monday's Ackley cartoon here . Favorite Sports Photos : New pics posted Jan. 27. Classifieds : New listings posted Feb. 3. Note: Classified categories are not displayed correctly. Please check all categories when you visit the page. Still more bargains at Hansbargers on Promos . Also in Blogs: Unemployment up to 7.9%. Community: Free tax preparation and more. News: Birth Control Rule Altered. Sports: Flacco lets play do the talking in Super Bowl victory. Obituaries: Abigail Grace Brubaker; and Joyce A. (Shiverdecker) Pipenger. Yesterday's Home Page Click Here

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