Addis crowned Little Miss Poultry Days
By Bob Robinson
VERSAILLES – Alivia Addis of Greenville, 5-year-old daughter of Larry and Amy Addis, was crowned Little Miss Poultry Days 2013. She took top honors out of a field of 29 candidates on June 14. It was the largest group of young ladies, ages 4 to 6, in the event’s 29-year history. According to Kimberly Hecht, contest coordinator, only 25 candidates were accepted in the past. “Last year we had to turn several down, so we decided to open it up to 30 this year,” she said. She. ... Read
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LIFE WITH LEVI
Levi the Chatterbox
By Amanda Olson, Editor
Way back when my sister Brittany was a baby, I remember wishing that she would she would start walking and talking. As soon as possible. Well, I learned my lesson then because after what was not quite as long of a wait as I’d thought, she started talking and wouldn’t shut up. (And she still hasn’t… Still talks a lot! Love ya Brittany!!!) Well, I knew that it was inevitable... Read
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BROKE WIFE, BIG CITY
You never forget your first time
By Aprill Brandon
This is a bit embarrassing but up until a few days ago, I was a 31-year-old virgin. Yes, I had never been officially “F”-ed. I told myself it was because I wasn’t ready. I wasn’t prepared for the way it would change my life. But the truth is, I was ready. More than ready. Hell, I had been ready since the day I... Read
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US REPRESENTATIVE JOHN BOEHNER
We are a Nation of Builders
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today the office of Congressman John Boehner (R-West Chester) released the following column comprised of excerpts from Boehner’s June 20th remarks to the National Association of Manufacturers’ 2013 Summit in Washington, DC: “When you look at where [our economy is today], we’re still not seeing real growth. A lot of this has to do with policies that are holding us back, but it isn’t just that. “In America, the people... Read
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STATE REPRESENTATIVE KEITH FABER
Faber Unveils Budget Tax Reform Plan
Budget proposal maintains focus on helping families, creating jobs COLUMBUS—Speaker of the Ohio House William G. Batchelder (R-Medina) and Senate President Keith Faber (R-Celina) today were joined by Chairman of the House Finance and Appropriations Committee Ron Amstutz (R-Wooster) and Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee... Read
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ATTORNEY GENERAL MIKE DEWINE
Columbus Man Sentenced for Running Veterans Charity Scam
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Attorney General Mike DeWine and Franklin County Prosecutor Ron O'Brien today announced that John W. Hargrove has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison for soliciting money for a fraudulent charity, Ohio Veterans Source (Ohio Vets), which he falsely claimed would aid local veterans. Hargrove has been ordered to... Read
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TOWNHALL
Random Thoughts
By Thomas Sowell
Jun 25, 2013–Random thoughts on the passing scene: Edmund Burke said, "There is no safety for honest men, but by believing all possible evil of evil men." Evil men do not always snarl. Some smile charmingly. Those are the most dangerous. If you don't think the mainstream media slants the news, keep track of how often they tell you that the Arctic ice pack is shrinking and how seldom they tell...
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