COUNTY
NEWS ONLINE - FRIDAY, JUNE 6, 2014 - BLUE BAG MEDIA
Herzog, Ward to speak to GHS Class of 2014
Sarah Herzog was named Class of 2014 Valedictorian; Cole Ward Class of
2014 Salutatorian… GREENVILLE – “These kids are awesome! Studious,
well-rounded… diverse!” Greenville High School Principal Ken Neff was
enthusiastic in his praise of this year’s seniors, the Class of 2014.
“It’s remarkable how much they’re involved.” Following scholarship
awards totaling $661,856 at the May 22 Senior Awards night to GHS
seniors heading to college, Neff announced this year’s Valedictorian
and Salutatorian. Cole Ward, Senior Class President... Read
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State drops weapons charge in return for plea
GREENVILLE – Jason L. Hunt pleaded guilty to Aggravated Burglary, a
Felony 1 charge, in Darke County Common Pleas Court May 28. In return
for the plea Darke County Prosecutor Kelly R. Ormsby said the state is
dropping the firearms specification. Common Pleas Judge Jonathan Hein
accepted the plea and ordered a pre-sentence investigation. Ormsby
recommended... Read
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DARKE COUNTY PARKS
Summer Help Needed
Do your feet fit in a pair of these boots? If so, give Laura
Schwieterman, Darke County Parks Volunteer Coordinator a call at
937-548-0165 and see how you could assist the Park District this
summer. We are looking for volunteers (youth and adult) to help
fill bird feeders, assist with animal enrichment, adopting a park,
gardening, butterfly monitoring... Read
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U.S. REPRESENTATIVE JOHN BOEHNER
Premiums Rising in Ohio Due to President's Health Care Law
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman John Boehner (R – West Chester) today
issued the below statement following a report released this week by the
Ohio Department of Insurance. The report shows that average
premiums are increasing by 13 percent for individuals and 11 percent
for small businesses for health plans sold in 2015 on the federal
exchange created by the... Read
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STATE REPRESENTATIVE JIM BUCHY
Workers Compensation Reform Coming Soon
In the last three years, under the management of Director Steve Buehrer
and Governor John Kasich, the Bureau of Workers Compensation (BWC) has
been working hard to return money to employers and lower premium rates.
The BWC has also proposed a new reform package, which will change the
premium payment system from retrospective to prospective, introduce the
“True Up... Read
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U.S. SENATOR SHERROD BROWN
Ensuring Veterans Receive the Care They Deserve
While serving our country, many veterans sustain a variety of injuries.
These injuries can be visible physical injuries but other so-called
“invisible injuries” persist and can affect veterans just as much, or
more, than the more obvious visible injuries. It is our duty to ensure
that these veterans receive the high quality medical care and
disability benefits they deserve – no matter what kind of injuries
they... Read
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PATRIOT VOICES
More Regulation Equals More Lost Jobs for Hardworking Families
By Rick Santorum
VERONA, PA - Former presidential candidate, former U.S. Senator,
Chairman of Patriot Voices and author of Blue Collar Conservatives Rick
Santorum condemned the regulations from President Obama placing
historic and job-killing carbon pollution limits on existing power
plants. Senator... Read
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