TODAY
IS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14,
2013 - HAPPY VALENTINES DAY - BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS
Valentine’s Day… some Littles recognize their mentors
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby and Darke County recently held the
After School Mentoring session at Longfellow School. This site is
part of the agencies program that encompasses three elementary schools
in Shelby County and two Elementary Schools in Darke County during the
academic year. During these sessions, area high school
volunteers, sophomores through seniors, volunteer their time two times
per month to offer guidance and support through the direction of the
agency staff. During this recent outing...
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DARKE COUNTY COMMISSIONER
An Open Apology
Mike Stegall
Monday evening I was invited to speak to the Darke County Fire Chiefs
Association. I was offered the chance to explain my article on
joint fire districts for Darke County. Yes, I knew when it was
written it would cause concern with some entities, especially our local
fire chiefs and firemen. Yes, I expected a hostile
audience. Yes, I figured there would be some rough patches in
the… Read
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THE RUN TO STATE BEGINS
It’s time to dance
By George Starks
DARKE COUNTY- With the 2013 basketball season in the books for the
Darke County girls basketball teams, the ladies are now looking to the
second season, a.k.a. the sectionals. The run to state starts tonight
for many teams across Ohio and actually started Wednesday for some.
Locally, the Versailles Tigers will get things going at Tipp City
against West Liberty...
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INTRODUCING BILLY
FAMILY COUNCIL
By Delbert Blickenstaff
We got together for a family council. There’s another new word. We
never did this before. It was Dad, Mom, Henry and me because Emily
doesn’t talk yet except to say “mama” and “dada.” Dad said that we
should put Nelly in a dog kennel for a short time so that we can get
the house cleaned up real good. We need to remove all the dog hair and
dander, another... Read
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U.S. SENATOR SHERROD BROWN
My Yearly Report to Ohioans
Fellow Ohioan, No matter where I travel throughout our state, I never
fail to be impressed by what people from all walks of life are doing to
strengthen the place we call home. I’d like to present to you my 2012
Report to Ohioans, which chronicles our work together last year.
Citizens of all 88 counties – farmers and firefighters, teachers and
truck drivers, scientists and service members, manufacturers and all
middle class workers – are… Read
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STATE OF THE UNION 2013
Washington Post President Obama’s address to Congress
Here is a full transcript of President Obama’s 2013 State of the Union
address as delivered. PRESIDENT OBAMA: Thank you. Please, everybody,
have a seat. Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, members of Congress,
fellow Americans, 51 years ago, John F. Kennedy declared to this
chamber that “the Constitution makes us not rivals... Read
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STATE OF THE UNION 2013
Marco Rubio's Republican response
Posted by CNN Political Unit
(CNN) - Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida delivered the Republican response
to President Barack Obama's State of the Union address Tuesday. The
full text of his remarks, as released by his office... Good evening.
I’m Marco Rubio. I’m blessed to represent Florida in the United States
Senate. Let me begin by congratulating President Obama on the start of...
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FROM
THE EDITOR... ON THE INSIDE - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14,
2013
Editor’s
Photo: Darke County Parks will be holding its ‘Winter Day Camp: Where’s
the Wildlife?’ event for kids, Feb. 18. Story Friday. See Ackley’s
latest cartoon here.
Favorite Sports Photos: New pics posted Feb. 9. Classifieds:
New listings posted Feb. 9. Note: Classified categories are not
displayed correctly. Please check all categories when you visit the
page. Hansbargers Presidents Day bargains and more posted Feb. 12 in Promos. In Blogs: Islamists censor speech. News: State of the Union: Boehner, Fact Check, Midmark. Sports: Topps ignores Rose. Obituaries: Marvin H. Lenker; Dorothy M. Lammott; Hubert Dale Reier. Yesterday's
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