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NEWS ONLINE - FRIDAY, JULY 4, 2014 - CATO INSTITUTE
Celebrating Independence Day’s Principles
By Roger Pilon
On the 4th of July we celebrate our nation’s birth, announced to the
world some 228 years ago through a remarkable document: the Declaration
of Independence. In that document the Founders set forth both the
reasons that impelled them to independence and, more important, the
moral vision that has inspired us, and millions more around the world,
ever since. Individual liberty, secured by limited government: that is
its essence. Too often today, however, government is not serving... Read
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TRI-VILLAGE RESCUE
Rushes retire after 30 years of service
Tri-Village Rescue would like to invite you to the retirement party of
Jim and Carolyn Rush. After 30 years of dedicated service to our
organization Jim and Carolyn have decided to retire. Please join us on
July 20th from 4pm to 6pm at our station for hamburgers, hot dogs and
food in celebration of their retirement. If in the last 30 Years Jim
and Carolyn have... Read
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STATE REPRESENTATIVE JIM BUCHY
Changes to Teacher Evaluation System Beneficial to All
As teachers are beefing up on the latest techniques on how to educate
our children this coming fall, school districts are considering changes
to how teachers are evaluated. Effective with the 2014-15 school year
districts may choose an alternative teacher evaluation framework. The
new options were amended into HB 362 as the bill worked it’s way
through the legislature. The teacher evaluation provision... Read
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U.S. REPRESENTATIVE JOHN BOEHNER
Honoring the 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman John Boehner (R-West Chester)
released the following column honoring the 50th anniversary of the
Civil Rights Act of 1964: On July 2, 1964, Congress completed what many
consider to be the most fundamental and consequential legislation in
our long history, the Civil Rights Act of 1964. And as our nation
comes together to celebrate the... Read
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GREENVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Joseph at “Family Fun Day”
Greenville Public Library's “Family Fun Days” are a great way to spend
a Wednesday morning! Each one features top-notch talent that will
entertain the whole family. This coming Wednesday July 9 the
Library welcomes back Joseph Helfrich. Joseph is a
multi-instrument musician, singer, and storyteller who delights young
and old alike. His performance starts at 11:00 sharp on the front
lawn! In case of rain we'll meet at the First... Read
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DARKE COUNTY REPUBLICAN WOMEN'S CLUB
GOP Women to Meet
The Darke County Republican Women's Club (DCRWC) will be holding its
regularly scheduled monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. on July 14. Christine
Lynn, Executive Director of the Cancer Association of Darke County
(CADC) will be the featured speaker. CADC strives to give service,
according to need, to cancer patients who reside in Darke County; to
provide information and referrals to cancer patients and their... Read
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THE DAILY SIGNAL
IRS Admits Wrongdoing, to Pay $50,000 in Leaking of Marriage Group’s Tax Return
Ken McIntyre
Two years after activists for same-sex marriage obtained the
confidential tax return and donor list of a national group opposed to
redefining marriage, the Internal Revenue Service has admitted
wrongdoing and agreed to settle the resulting lawsuit. The... Read
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FROM
THE EDITOR... ON THE INSIDE - FRIDAY, JULY 4, 2014
Editor's
Photo: The Versailles Area Chamber of Commerce has been recognizing
members who have reached milestone anniversaries. County Door Systems
is celebrating 25 years. Read the full story tomorrow.
This
week's
Paul
Ackley
cartoon has been posted here.
Favorite Sports Photos: New pics posted Feb. 9, 2014.
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