COUNTY NEWS ONLINE - WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 2014 - GARST, DARKE COUNTY PARKS, WOODLAND
Second graders learn about their ancestors
By Bob Robinson
GREENVILLE – “See how they dressed in those days?” asked the docent at
Garst Museum. “Annie was very proper and sophisticated, but when she
was performing her dresses were shorter. Some thought that was
scandalous.” Children were watching a video as part of their tour of
the Annie Oakley Center. They were warm and comfortable… and learning.
“Who doesn’t have a television in their home? How about electricity? Is
it warm at home? How many... Read
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GAMBLING OPPORTUNITIES KEEP GROWING
March problem gambling awareness month
As March approaches, Ohioans look forward to warm weather, St.
Patrick’s Day, and filling out their March Madness brackets. Few
realize that March is also known for another important reason: it’s
Problem Gambling Awareness Month. Gambling opportunities have
grown in Ohio with four new casinos and new racinos (race tracks with
video... Read
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VERSAILLES SPORTS
Versailles Bowlers Place 3rd at State
This is the first year that the Versailles High School Boys Bowling
Team made it to the State competition as a team. The OHSAA State
Bowling Tournament took place at Wayne Webb’s Columbus Bowl on Friday,
February 28th. 16 Teams were competing for the State Title from all
over the State. The format was 3 Regular Games... Read More. More Sports.
U.S. REPRESENTATIVE JOHN BOEHNER
Recap of the 23rd annual 8th District Farm Forum
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman John Boehner (R-West Chester) today
released the following column about the 23rd annual 8th District Farm
Forum, which he hosted on Saturday, March 1, at Edison Community
College in Piqua. Full text of the column is included below:
"Each year for the past 23 years, I’ve hosted the 8th District Farm
Forum, where agriculture experts from various... Read
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DARKE COUNTY CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Greenville National Bank sponsors Alpin Hong
Darke County Center for the Arts recognizes Greenville National Bank as
a sponsor of the Artists Series performance of world class pianist
Alpin Hong. “Greenville National Bank’s sponsorship donation
helps make it possible to present high quality performing artists in
our hometown at a price that is almost always significantly less than
would be paid in a larger... Read
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OHIO SENATOR BILL BEAGLE
Start Talking! to End Drug & Substance Abuse
As a father of three teenagers, I know firsthand the desire to protect
my children from any danger or trial that may come their way.
That is why I am joining the “Start Talking!” campaign, Ohio’s new
drug-awareness initiative to encourage parents, like myself, to have
conversations with our children about living drug-free lifestyles. Did
you know that in 2011, drug overdoses were the leading... Read
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STATE REPRESENTATIVE JIM BUCHY
Hydraulic Fracturing chemicals Closely Managed, Similar to Household Items
Over the past few months, those opposed to hydraulic fracturing in Ohio
have been misleading the families in Darke County. Hydraulic fracturing
does not create more human health risks, and it is highly unlikely that
injection wells would be built in Darke County for the disposal of
wastewater from the hydraulic fracturing process. The misconception
about the... Read
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FROM
THE EDITOR... ON THE INSIDE - WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 2014
Editor's
Photo: Second Adult STNA Course at the Darke County Workforce Center a
Success, graduating 20 students. Next course to be offered in April.
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Favorite Sports Photos: New pics posted Feb. 9, 2014. Classifieds:
New listings posted on a regular basis. Blogs: Gov. Bobby Jindal: America, We Can Do Better.News:
Ohio Governor, John Kasich, Named National MS Society Governor of the
Year; Husted announces new Board of Elections appointments. Obituaries: Charles “Charlie” Wayne Curtis. Yesterday's
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