TODAY
IS MONDAY, JANUARY 14,
2013 - HIGH SCHOOL GYMNASTICS
Local gymnasts perform well in YMCA competition
By George Starks
GREENVILLE- Ten high schools, including teams from the Cincinnati area,
and eight individuals gathered at the Darke County YMCA Saturday for a
huge gymnastics competition. Locally, no schools have a varsity
gymnastics program but there were four girls from the county that were
in competition. Greenville was represented by junior Paige Keller and
Freshman Tesse Schatz while Ansonia saw junior Samantha Shook and FM’s
Madison Myers, a sophomore. Collectively… Read
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THE TRILLION DOLLAR COIN
Magic coins in wonderland?
By Jim Surber
I’ve decided that it is unfortunate that Lewis Carroll wasn’t born a
century or so later than he was. Think of how much more inspiration he
could have gleaned for his satirical works from our modern US
government than from Victorian England. Consider this conversation
between Alice and the Cheshire cat in his “Alice in Wonderland.” “But I
don’t want to go among mad people,” Alice remarked. “Oh, you...
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STATE REPRESENTATIVE RICHARD ADAMS
Adams Sworn In as State Representative of the 80th House District
COLUMBUS—State Representative Richard Adams (R-Troy) yesterday was
sworn in as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives for the 130th
General Assembly. He represents the 80th Ohio House District, which
includes Miami County and portions of Darke County. “I look forward to
continue my work representing... Read
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ATTORNEY GENERAL MIKE DEWINE
DeWine Releases 2012 Human Trafficking Annual Report
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) - Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today released the
Human Trafficking Annual Report, which outlines efforts made by the
Ohio Attorney General's Office in 2012 to better protect Ohioans
against the threat of human trafficking. "Human trafficking is a
horrendous crime that preys upon the most vulnerable among us, often
targeting our children," said Ohio Attorney... Read
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DARKE COUNTY CANCER ASSOCIATION
Cancer Association receives generous donation from CenturyLink
CenturyLink has a rich history of supporting local communities.
“Our employees live and work and raise their families here,” said Rick
Krogman, CenturyLink Supervisor. “We’re proud to work for a local
company improving lives and communities in Darke County.
CenturyLink... Read
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DAYTON BUSINESS JOURNAL
Employers to feel pains from nasty Ohio flu season
Olivia Barrow
This year’s flu season has taken a mean turn in Ohio, with 1,922
influenza-related hospitalizations reported in the state so far. That
compares to 86 last winter and 175 the year before. “Flu season got an
early start in Ohio but it’s not too late to get your flu vaccination,”
said Dr. Ted Wymyslo, director of the Ohio Department... Read
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DO THEY EXIST? THIS REMOVES ALL DOUBT!
2012 Darwin Awards
Sent by a CNO Reader
Nominee No. 1: [San Jose Mercury News]:
An unidentified man, using a shotgun like a club to break a former girl
friend's windshield, accidentally shot himself to death when the gun
discharged, blowing a hole in his gut. Nominee No. 2: [Kalamazoo
Gazette]: James Burns, 34, (a mechanic) of Alamo MI, was killed in
March as... Read
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NOTES
FROM
THE EDITOR... ON THE INSIDE - MONDAY, JANUARY 14,
2013
Surber’s
“Magic Coins” a Must Read! Editor’s Photo: New photos have been posted
on Favorite Sports Photos from games covered last week. Be sure to
check them out and send a donation for photos of your choice. Under
Community: High Five for Wave Pride. Favorite Sports Photos: New pics posted Jan. 14. Classifieds: New Listings posted Jan. 14. Promos: Posted Dec. 26, Hansbargers Year End Sale. Also in Blogs: America’s Future? Look at Illinois. Community: Job Center training. News: Ohio Schools 12th in country. Obituaries: Ireta L. Beard. Yesterday's
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