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COUNTY NEWS ONLINE - SATURDAY, APRIL 5 & SUNDAY, APRIL 6, 2014

Pets of the week

We have Jess at the Darke County Animal Shelter. He is a 3 year-old Sheltie mix. He is brown and white with long hair. He is a friendly little guy and only weighs around 20 pounds. He will make a great friend and companion. He loves people and is looking for a good home. We have Sammy at the Darke County Animal Shelter. She is a 2 year-old Shepherd/Boxer mix. She is brown and white with short hair. She loves to play and have fun. She is housebroken and current on her shots. She will make a wonderful companion is looking for a good home... Read More. More Community.

MUSINGS OF A SENIOR SCRIBE

"Imperfections"
By Mona Lease

Hi, all!! My dog is roughly 10 and a half years old. She has "hot spots." The skin will turn red - she'll itch and dig - the hair falls out sometimes - it's a chore, to be sure. Her owner could not care for her. I got her when she was a year old. The hot spots came in the last 3 years. She has been a joy to me through it all. You know - aside from the fact that she physically can not lie to me... Read More. More Senior.

COMMUNITY BLOOD CENTER

Darke County donor reaches milestone

DAYTON, Ohio – There’s a certain sense of pride and commitment you find in Darke County blood donors. The county ranks fourth in Community Blood Center’s (CBC) 15-county service area in the number of registered blood donors, and when you look at the population eligible by age to donate, nearly one out of four people you meet is a donor... Read More. More Community.

FROM OUR NATION'S CAPITAL

Swarms of locusts…
uh, tourists
From a County News Online reader

Hi there,
Yep, the time of year lots of us dread is almost upon us: the appearance of those wretched, non-native Tidal Basin bloomers. With them comes the swarm of locusts, uh tourists, descending on Metro. If only some of them would heed the suggestions in the article below... Read More. More Opinion.

STATE SENATOR BILL BEAGLE

Capital Budget Advances Local Projects, Invests in Job Creation

COLUMBUS– State Senator Bill Beagle (R–Tipp City) today announced the 2014 Ohio Capital Budget has cleared both chambers of the General Assembly and will now be delivered to Governor John Kasich for his signature. The bill funds needed improvements to public facilities across the state including schools, colleges and universities, and parks. The legislature generally approves a capital budget... Read More. More News.

STATE REPRESENTATIVE JIM BUCHY

Jobs at the Greenville
Whirlpool Plant

Last month, I was so excited to be joined by Senator Keith Faber and Governor John Kasich in Greenville to announce the expansion of the Greenville Whirlpool Plant. The Greenville Plant is truly a success story. The plant has been producing high quality stand mixers for as long as I have been alive, and longer. Recently, Whirlpool has even decided to begin producing hand mixers at the facility. These... Read More. More Opinion.

U.S. REPRESENTATIVE JOHN BOEHNER

Republican Budget Means
More Jobs & More Security
For Hardworking Americans

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman John Boehner (R-West Chester) today welcomed Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan’s (R-WI) introduction of the fiscal year 2015 House Republican budget, The Path to Prosperity: “With this balanced budget, Republicans are continuing to build on our plan to get Americans working again. This... Read More. More Opinion.

FROM THE EDITOR... ON THE INSIDE - SATURDAY, APRIL 5 & SUNDAY, APRIL 6, 2014

Editor's Photo: This is the kind of story you need when it seems like the world is spiraling out of control. Read Freedom and Jeff's story here next week. This week's Paul Ackley cartoon has been posted here. Favorite Sports Photos: New pics posted Feb. 9, 2014. Find them here. Classifieds: New listings posted on a regular basis. Blogs: Top Democrat Calls Obama a Delusional Liar. Sports: April 5 Eldora Test & Tune Day cancelled. Yesterday's Home Page Click Here

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