COUNTY NEWS ONLINE - MONDAY, MARCH 24, 2014 - MONDAY PROGRAM
A life of substance without substances
By Bob Robinson
DAYTON – “I stole from them, I lied to them… I did everything a junkie
does,” said college graduate Matt Stevens. But they didn’t give up on
him. Acknowledging the 12 years he spent on drugs, the people he hurt,
Stevens was grateful for his family’s support. “Having them in my
corner means a lot… mom, dad, my sister… I have a stack of mail from
family, friends and relatives. My sister has written me every day.”
Stevens... Read
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STATE SENATOR BILL BEAGLE
Capital Budget Advances Local Projects, Invests in Job Creation
COLUMBUS– Senator Bill Beagle (R–Tipp City) today announced the
introduction of Ohio’s 2014 Capital Budget, which will provide state
investment dollars to support local community projects. This year’s
Capital Budget included many different community projects for the Miami
Valley. “I am excited to see funds made available through wise economic
policies and investment strategies be used... Read
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VERSAILLES BOWLING
WOHSBC Awards Banquet
The
WOHSBC Year End Awards Banquet was held at Romer’s Catering in St.
Henry on Sunday, March 16th. It was one great season for the Tiger
Bowling Program as they were the recipients of many awards. The girls
and the boys varsity both were awarded gold medals for their
championships as well as a nice plaque. The Girls Junior Varsity
finished in 2nd place and also received medals and a plaque for their
teams... Read More. More Sports.
DARKE COUNTY COURTS
Sex offender gets 90 days
By Bob Robinson
GREENVILLE – Darke County Assistant Prosecutor Deborah Quigley wanted
nine months prison for each of two offenses, Felony 5 Attempted Gross
Sexual Imposition, served consecutively, for the offender, Paul Jessup.
Darke County Judge Jonathan Hein said he understood that, but added he
had to follow rules of evidence. “The warden, the governor, the... Read
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SENIOR SCRIBES SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Biddlestones present annual SSSF donation
By Bob Robinson
GREENVILLE – Darrell and Debbie Biddlestone awarded their fourth annual
check to Senior Scribes Scholarship Fund (SSSF) President Elaine Bailey
at Shawnee Prairie. The scholarship is in honor of Fred and Donna
Wright. SSSF awards scholarships to Darke County seniors with funding
raised by sponsors such... Read
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FROM THE OTHER SIDE OF THE EDGE....
Playing with the Big Kids….
By Joe Facinoli
Diplomacy, in its most basic form, is the art of getting what you want,
…while at the same time, not making yourself, nor your country, look
too Stupid. To accomplish this, you sort of have to have some idea
about what you’re doing, and perhaps a plan of some kind. Some
experience in this arena would also be helpful, and absent that, some
deference to those who do, most often provides a better... Read
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DARKE COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER
Grant Awarded to Darke County Friends of the Shelter
Greenville - The Lydia E. Schaurer Memorial Trust Fund has recently
awarded funds to the Darke County Friends of The Shelter. DCFOS would
like to recognize and thank the Lydia E. Schaurer Memorial Trust Fund
for their contributions to enhance and improve Scentral Park dog park.
Funds will be used to construct shelter... Read
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FROM
THE EDITOR... ON THE INSIDE - MONDAY, MARCH 24, 2014
Editor's
Photo: THaleigh Luce, senior GHS Lady Wave outfielder, signed her
letter of intent March 19 to play softball for Capital University in
the 2014-15 school year. Read the story tomorrow. This
week's
Paul
Ackley
cartoon has been posted here.
Favorite Sports Photos: New pics posted Feb. 9, 2014. Find them here.Classifieds:
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