COUNTY
NEWS ONLINE - THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2015 - SAFE HANDLING OF NEEDLES
Deputies receive Sharps containers
Deputies say the discovery of improperly discarded needles has risen
dramatically in recent years as intravenous drug use has increased.
It’s a major problem for officers who have to search drug users and the
hiding places in their cars and homes. Last year, Trash Bash 2014
volunteers discovered approximately nine used syringes/needles
throughout Darke County roadways during the two-day event.
Offenders often toss out used syringes and needles to prevent being
caught in possession of drug paraphernalia while... Read
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BLUEBAG MEDIA
STNA grad says set high goals that scare you
ANSONIA – “I want to be a physician’s assistant,” Ansonia senior Hannah
Barga said. “If I want to get into that program, I need to get as much
experience as possible. There are usually 500 applications for the 40
spaces that are available.” There are currently two physician assistant
programs available in the area: Kettering... Read
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ATTORNEY GENERAL MIKE DEWINE
DeWine Releases April Sexual Assault Kit Testing Update
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) -- Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today released a
status update on the progress of DNA testing being conducted as part of
the Ohio Attorney General's Sexual Assault Kit (SAK) Testing
Initiative. As of April 1, 2015, 156 law enforcement agencies have
submitted 9,354 kits to be tested as part of the initiative. Of
those, 19 kits were submitted... Read
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DARKE COUNTY PARKS
Annual Nature Day Coming Soon
A fun filled family event is once again taking place at your Darke
County Parks. The ever-popular Nature Day begins at 10am on
Saturday, April 25. Bring the family to Shawnee Prairie Preserve to
take part in a passport to adventure. Participants will receive a
‘passport’ that can be stamped at the completion... Read
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GREENVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
“Work Smarter, Not Harder” at Library
The Greenville Public Library is proud to host Kristi Rambis,
Occupational Therapist from Western Ohio Therapy, for a free
educational program “Work Smarter, Not Harder - How to Reduce Pressure,
Pain & Stress on the Joints“ on Thursday April 30th from 6:30 to
7:30 in the Meeting Room. Light refreshments... Read
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GREENVILLE CITY SCHOOLS
College Credit Plus
By Laura Bemus Assistant Superintendent
What is College Credit Plus? College Credit Plus provides
students the opportunity to earn college credit while attending high
school and replaces PSEO (Post Secondary Education Option) and dual
enrollment. Governor Kasich signed H.B. 487 into law on June 16,
2014 and the... Read
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BEFORE SUPERMARKETS....
How We Shopped
By Honest Abe Lincoln
Small towns had stores called, "Grocery Stores," that sold more than
food. We had two stores in my village named after the founder, Philip
"Gordon." Both stores sold food, and they catered to farmers with
harness, fly nets, milk buckets, and all the things the local farmers
needed. The store at the south end sold more nuts, bolts, and nails
than the north store did... Read
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FROM
THE EDITOR... ON THE INSIDE - THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2015
Editor's
Photo: It was an ‘eggtastic’ egg hunt the previous year, said FFA
volunteer Andrea Barga. Only the FFA was involved. This year was an
‘eggstravaganza!’ “It was so eggstravagant,” she said. Get the details
Friday.
This week's
Paul
Ackley
cartoon has been posted here. New Community Events photo set posted here. Sports photos are updated on a regular basis here. Blogs: Congress Can Raise Your Income 10 Percent By Updating the Tax Code. Events: Dining By Rail May 2, 2015. See
yesterday's postclick
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