TODAY
IS SUNDAY, MAY 26, 2013 - SENIOR SCRIBES SCHOLARSHIP FUND
SSSF awards eight scholarships to local youth
GREENVILLE - The Senior Scribes Scholarship Fund recently awarded eight
scholarships to local high school students and graduates at its annual
banquet at the Bistro Off Broadway. The recipients included students
and graduates from six Darke County high schools. Receiving the
scholarships were: Sam Armstrong, a 2010 Mississinawa Valley High
School graduate pursuing an English/Creative Writing degree at
Cedarville University. He received the Al and Barbara Greiner
Scholarship for Academic Excellence. Sam’s parents are... Read
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SOUTH SCHOOL
South students hold birthday balloon release for 101-yr-old building
By Bob Robinson
GREENVILLE – “Did you know that in 1912, the same year that South
School was built, the Titanic sank?” South School celebrated its 101st
birthday on May 21 with a balloon launch in which 10 students provided
some “fun facts” about their historic school. It was a celebration...Read
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DARKE COUNTY EMA
Changes in Outdoor Warning Sirens
The project of activating outdoor warning sirens from the Darke County
Emergency Communications Center located at the Sheriff’s Office is now
complete. Some residents in county Villages will notice a change in
testing of these sirens. Beginning June 3, 2013 sirens located in
Ansonia, Arcanum, Ithaca, Bradford, Burkettsville, Gettysburg, New
Madison, Wayne Lakes, North...Read
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PRESIDENT, SENIOR SCRIBES
Humor
By Delbert Blickenstaff
Why do we elderly people often laugh when we refer to ourselves as
“getting old?” There is nothing funny about falling down, getting
lost, forgetting why we walked into the kitchen, and the hundreds of
aches and pains. In fact, one has to be tough to tolerate old
age. Of course, some tolerate it better than others, but that’s no
different than other stages in life. A friend reminds me that laughing
is better than... Read
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INNOVATORS ROBOTICS
Versailles’ Rindler competes with Innovators Robotics
Innovators Robotics, Team 3138, a twenty-one member high school
robotics team, which includes Versailles’ Sophomore-Chad Rindler, and
also includes students from ten different school districts. The team
just completed a successful...Read
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MERCER COUNTY SAFE COMMUNITIES
Pets of the week
We have Rocky at the Darke County Animal Shelter. He is a 3-year-old
Border Collie mix. He is black and white with long hair. He is a
friendly guy and weighs around 50 pounds. He is looking for a good home
and will make wonderful friend and companion. He is ready for adoption.
We have Bella at the Darke County Animal Shelter. She is a 10-month-old
Hound/Pointer mix. She is black and white and has...Read
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TOWNHALL FINANCE
Baby on the Way: Are You Ready for Your New Financial Reality?
By Carrie Schwab Pomerantz
Dear Carrie, We're expecting our first child soon, and there's so much
to think about! Everyone tells us to start saving for college right
away, but that's so far in the future. What about now? What should we
focus on first? --A Reader; Dear Reader, You're definitely right that
there's a lot to think about when you're expecting... Read
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FROM
THE EDITOR... ON THE INSIDE - SUNDAY, MAY 26, 2013
Editor’s
Photo: The Little Mr. and Miss Yesteryear contest was the first event
of packed weekend with the Old Fashioned Days Parade taking place the
following morning at 11 a.m. Check out the story Monday for more
photos. Paul Ackley’s cartoon for
this week has
been posted. Get it here.
Favorite Sports Photos: New pics posted Mar. 11. Classifieds:
New listings posted May 21. In Blogs: Morning Bell: Immigration Reform Should Strengthen, Not Cost, America. Events: Soil Fertility & Nutrient Management Workshop Series. News: Suspect from Mercer unmarked car theft in custody; Two drivers cited for OVI, Operating a Vehicle Impaired. Obituaries: Ronald Dean Berry. Yesterday's
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