TODAY
IS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2013 - BENEFIT TO BE HELD FOR INJURED FATHER
Andre Johnson benefit to be held
By Drea Becraft
Any parent will tell you there is nothing on earth more important than
the life of your child. Including your own life. Andre Johnson, a
father of six, is now in critical condition after putting his son’s
life before his own. On August 20, 2013, after his son ran into traffic
on Martin Street, this heroic father was struck by a vehicle he saved
his son from. Two year old Shawnaven suffered a broken leg in the
accident, but family says he's doing fine. Andre is still in ICU... Read
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DARKE COUNTY PARKS
Just What is a Herp?
Do you think there is a difference between a frog and a turtle? Or a
snake and a salamander? Join the Darke County Parks on Monday,
September 16th at 6:30pm as we will discuss how these reptiles and
amphibians are the same and different in many ways. During this evening
program at the Nature Center you will get the chance to touch several
of the Park District’s reptiles and... Read
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HIGH SCHOOL GOLF
Lady Wave golf team off to a 3-3 start
By George Starks
GREENVILLE- The Greenville girls golf team consists of only five
players, (Jenelle Agne, Jennifer Murray and Sierra Riffle) and
two sophomores (Casey Mortensen and Kayli Duncan),. but the Wave are
holding their own with a .500 mark for the season. Coach Tracy Haines
is hopeful that next fall’s team will be much larger... Read More. More Sports.
OHIO SECRETARY OF STATE JON HUSTED
Ohio Gives Back: Nonprofits Provide More Than Aid
Ohioans have a rich tradition of giving back to their communities and
those in need. This is evident by the fact that more than 60,000
nonprofit organizations operate in Ohio. With so many of these
beneficial entities calling the Buckeye State home, there is no
shortage of ways for each of us to get involved to help our communities
and our neighbors. In fact, nonprofits in Ohio collectively... Read
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BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS
Mercer Savings Bank Celebrates 125 Days of Giving Back
In celebration of Mercer Savings Bank’s 125th Anniversary, the bank is
giving back to the community. Mercer Savings Bank will donate
$125 to 125 different charities and organizations for 125 days.
Mercer Savings Bank’s goal is to give back to the communities that have
contributed to Mercer... Read
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PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA
Syria
Good evening -- I just addressed the nation about the use of chemical
weapons in Syria. Over the past two years, what began as a series of
peaceful protests against the repressive regime of Bashar al-Assad has
turned into a brutal civil war in Syria. Over 100,000 people have been
killed. In that time, we have worked with friends and allies to provide
humanitarian support for the Syrian people, to help the moderate
opposition...
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REDSTATE
House GOP Leaders Prepare “Hug It Out” Strategy to Fund Obamacare
By Erick Erickson
Eric Cantor is always looking for new and imaginative ways to screw
conservatives. He has Pete Sessions (R-TX), as Rules Chairman, helping
him with his latest creative way to screw conservatives. I’ve already
well documented Pete Sessions’s increasingly bitter attitude toward Ted
Cruz and staggering contempt... Read
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FROM
THE EDITOR... ON THE INSIDE - THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2013
Editor's
Photo: Calling all kids! Would you like to live as a pioneer child? Try
it out at Shawnee Prairie Preserve's Prairie Days at the Craft Tent.
Check out the full story tomorrow.
Paul
Ackley’s cartoon for
this week has
been posted. Get it here.
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