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NEWS ONLINE - MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2014 - PETERS RUNS WILD ON VIKINGS
Versailles holds on for big victory
By George Starks
CASSTOWN, OH- “It all begins at the line of scrimmage,” said Versailles
coach Adam Miller. Versailles did exactly what it had to do Friday
night against Miami East. The Tigers controlled the line of scrimmage
and would score a 34-27 victory in the opening round of the OHSAA
football playoffs. Versailles junior running back Colin Peters ran wild
in the meanwhile. Peters had a career night against the Vikings,
running the... Read
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DARKE COUNTY PARKS
Birds of Prey Program
Join the Darke County Parks on Thursday, November 20th at 6:30pm for a
program on Birds of Prey. Raptors are critical to our ecosystems
and are often demonized for being predators. We’ll offer a presentation
on the species of Birds of Prey found within Darke County. We’ll wrap
the night up with an appearance from our resident raptors, Joseph the
Red... Read
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THE WHITE HOUSE
Here's What's Next
President Barack Obama
Yesterday, millions of Americans cast their ballots. Republicans had a
good night, and I congratulate all the candidates who won. But what
stands out to me is that the message Americans sent yesterday is one
you've sent for several elections in a row now. You expect the people
you elect to work as hard as you do. You expect us to focus on your
ambitions... Read
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COMMUNITY BLOOD CENTER
Celebrate Buckeyes at Darke OSU Alumni Blood Drive
DARKE COUNTY, Ohio – Blood donors can help save lives and celebrate
everything it means to be a Buckeye at the annual Community Blood
Center (CBC) The Ohio State University Alumni Club of Darke County
Blood Drive Tuesday, Nov. 11 from 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the... Read
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FROM THE OTHER SIDE OF THE EDGE.....
A 2 x 4 to the Forehead, …yet Somehow, …still as Arrogant as Ever
By Joe Facinoli
An old joke pointedly asks the question: “What does a
thousand lawyers, at the bottom of the ocean, signify?” The
answer, of course, is: “A good start.”
Well, we may have indeed gotten that fortuitous new beginning last
Tuesday, in DC, and in numerous, formerly “Blue” state capitals all... Read
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SENIOR SCRIBE
Mother Goose… Let Loose
By Lois Wilson
Once again Senior Scribe Poet Laureate Lois Wilson delves into politics
with her insightful look at the important events of the day. This time
it’s a follow-up to the voter mandate on Nov. 4. Even President Barack
Obama had to acknowledge the Republicans had “a good day.” You might
find some of the phrasing familiar as Lois decided Mother Goose is an
appropriate... Read
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THE ECONOMIST
Lexington A big win for John Kasich Ohio’s Republican governor puts results ahead of ideological purity
WHAT is conservatism for? In the election campaign just past, too many
Republicans ignored that question. Instead they went negative,
harnessing the anger of voters who feel... Read
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FROM
THE EDITOR... ON THE INSIDE - MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2014
Editor's
Photo: Mercer Savings Bank employees donated money to wear their jeans
to work for a day. The Bank decided to keep the donation local
and chose to donate the funds to the Cancer Association of Darke
County. For more information read the story Tuesday. This week's
Paul
Ackley
cartoon has been posted here.
Sports Photos are posted here. Sports: Hunter Education Courses Available. Events: Darke County Parks Explorations. Obituaries: Reva W. Crose. See
yesterday's postclick
here.
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