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TODAY IS THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 2013 - VERSAILLES AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Debra Pohl Citizen of the Year

The Versailles Area Chamber of Commerce (VACC) is proud to announce Mrs. Debra Pohl as their newest recipient of the Citizen of the Year Award. This award was originally established in 1970 under the name of the Community Service Award and has been award annual since its inception. On Monday, January 21, the VACC will ceremoniously award the Citizen of the Year obelisk to Mrs. Pohl. Deb’s name was one of many nominees for the award, but her long time involvement in the community, local organizations and the school functions won her the title of Citizen… Read More. More Community.

DARKE COUNTY PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB

Photo Club Hosts Workshops with Troy Baker

The Darke County Photography Clubs is pleased to announce two workshops taught by Troy Baker at the Shawnee Prairie Nature Center. The first workshop will be Beginner Photography and Camera Basics on Saturday, February 2, 2013, from 9:00am to 12:00noon. It is free and open to the public... Read More. More Events.

ROBERTS GETS 100TH WIN

Wave split two on senior night
By George Starks

GREENVILLE- Seniors Nelson Roberts (138) and Nick Woodruff (220) varsity and Troy Vore (170 junior varsity) all found success on the wrestling mat Tuesday during the Wave senior night for the wrestlers. Woodruff recorded a pin over Maurice Ickles of Sidney, putting his shoulders to the mat at the 1:01 mark of the... Read More. More Sports.

WHIO-TV VIDEO

Darke County warns residents after fake worker incident
Man invades home, claimed to be from health department

GREENVILLE — The Darke County health commissioner and the sheriff’s office are warning residents to always ask for proper identification whenever anyone visits their home claiming to be on official business. “Do you ever let anybody in your... Read More. More News.

COLLEGE BALL FOR WAVE GRAD

Fisherback ready for upcoming season
By George Starks

GREENVILLE- Greenville graduate Jordyn Fisherback will start her junior season as the ace pitcher of Middle Tennessee Lady Blue Raiders softball team. As a sophomore, Fisherback made only 12 appearances on the rubber for the team, suffering with some arm issues. Currently, she is ready for the 2013 season and in the coming few... Read More. More Sports.

INTRODUCING BILLY

CARLOS
By Delbert Blickenstaff

Now I know what to spend my allowance on - a new baseball glove. I’m tired of using Henry’s old beat up glove. It’s about time to start T-ball again and this year I’m going to hit a home run. I know my arms are stronger than last year. Mom said that I could invite Carlos to stay over night with me next Friday. She asked me what Carlos would like for... Read More. More Senior.

TOWNHALL

Five Good Men
by Katie Kieffer
Jan 07, 2013

There are a few good men. And by “a few,” I mean five. Certainly there are far more than five good men in America. But in the U.S. Senate, there are just five moral Republicans. Who am I referring to? Let me introduce you to the five men in the Senate who stood their ground while their Republican peers (save two abstainers) voted for a fiscal cliff deal that... Read More. More Blogs.

NOTES FROM THE EDITOR... ON THE INSIDE - THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 2013

Editor’s Photo: Sally Amsbaugh was an integral part of the Senior Scribes, and SSSF’s first secretary. She passed away in 2011, but we remember her this winter through a story she wrote called, “Snow Much Fun.” Story on Friday. Under Community: High Five for Wave Pride. Under Sports: Your favorite sports pics. Classifieds: New Listings posted for Jan. 5. Promos: Posted Dec. 26, Year End sale from Hansbargers. Also in Blogs: Slow Dismantling of Obamacare. News: self-publishing future for authors. Yesterday's Home Page Click Here

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