TODAY
IS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2013 - GRUMPY SIDE OF 60
She still doesn’t like me
By Bob Robinson
“Oooh… what kind of ring is that?” “My college class ring.” “Oh.”
Disappointed. “I thought it was a Super Bowl ring.” I grinned. Not
likely, I thought, unless 40 or 50 years ago they might have wanted me
for a goal post. They didn’t even have a Super Bowl then. “Nope. Sorry.
Why? Does it look like a Super Bowl ring?” He shrugged. “I dunno,” he
said. “Never seen one, but it’s fancy like a Super Bowl ring would be.”
His older sister gave him one of those “looks” that big sisters usually... Read
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DARKE COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER
Pets of the week
We have Taz at the Darke County Animal Shelter. He is a 7-year-old
Chihuahua mix. He is white with long hair. He is a little guy and only
weighs around 10 pounds. He is housebroken, is current on his shots and
has been altered. He is a friendly little guy and full of energy. He
will make a great companion and friend. He is ready for a new home. We
have Roncie at the Darke County Animal Shelter. She is a... Read
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MERCER COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
Driver killed in Mercer County box truck crash
Celina, OH – Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey states is Office is
investigating a fatal traffic crash. At 4:03 PM todays
date, Mercer County Central Dispatch received multiple 9-1-1 calls in
reference to a crash on US Route 33, east of Celina Mendon Road in
Center Township. A 52 year old male from out of state was
operating a 2007 GMC Budget rental box... Read More. More News.
TRI-VILLAGE RESCUE SERVICES
Medicare 2014 to be
hosted at T-V Rescue
On Wednesday, October 30, 2013, Tri-Village Rescue Services will host a
free educational presentation, “Medicare 2014.” This event is
open to the public and will be held from 6:30 to 8:00 pm at their
location, 320 N. Main Street, New Madison (behind the Dollar General
store). The featured speaker, local insurance agent Amy
Farmer, will discuss changes to Medicare... Read
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ROAD HOGG MOTORCYCLE CLUB
Annual OSU
Alumni Blood Drive
set for Nov. 12
Blood Donors on November 12 may think they are at an OSU Football
Tailgate Party. They will be close to the truth as the OSU Alumni
Club of Darke County sponsor their Annual Blood Drive Tailgate Party
from 12:30 to 6:30 at the Greenville Church of the Brethren at 421
Central Avenue. Amid game day... Read
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DARKE COUNTY OSU EXTENSION OFFICE
OSU Agronomists
Offer Updated Fertility Recommendation Calculator
Agronomists from Ohio State University’s College of Food, Agricultural,
and Environmental Sciences have updated a fertility recommendation
calculator designed to provide major field crop growers with guidance
on fertilizer application rates and costs. The updated tool offers
users calculations based on tri-state fertilizer recommendations... Read
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REDSTATE
Follow the Law
By Erick Erickson
Vladimir Lenin is said to have observed, “the worse, the better,”
meaning the worse things got for Russians the better it was for the
communists. Lately, the left has taken to calling conservatives
“Leninists” for our refusal to fix Obamacare. The implicit
acknowledgement here is that Obamacare is going to make things worse,
despite their claims to the contrary. No conservative wants things to
get...
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FROM
THE EDITOR... ON THE INSIDE - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2013
Editor's
Photo: Five candidates for three positions on the Greenville City
School Board squared off Oct. 21 during the Darke County League of
Women Voters’ Meet the Candidates Night at the American Legion. Read
about where they stand on a variety of issues
tomorrow. Paul
Ackley’s cartoon for
this week has
been posted. Get it here.
Favorite Sports Photos: New pics posted Sept. 15. Classifieds:
New listings posted October 9. In Blogs: Great: More Americans on Welfare Than Working Full Time. Events: Scholarships available through OSU Alumni Club. Letters: Breaden: Yes for Dave Ernst. News: Healthcare.gov will work smoothly by end of November, government pledges. Obituaries: Betty Lou Young.Yesterday's
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