COUNTY
NEWS ONLINE - MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2015 - GREAT DARKE COUNTY FAIR
Old Man Hits Chickens and Hits it Big ! !
Greenville OH - Just this past week local oldster/prankster Granpa
Cratchet lost control, again, of his old truck coming down Big Haller
Road. Those first on the scene thought the big landing had occurred and
space aliens were taking over. What first appeared to be little white
fluffy tuffs were seen falling out of the sky. An out of control
vehicle of some unusual form had been seen streaking across the county
just minutes earlier, all prompting calls to the local Sheriff’s
office. However, closer examination proved... Read
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CAREER TECHNOLOGY CENTER
New welding class to begin Feb. 17
Darke County Workforce Development and the Greenville CTEC have
announced that their next welding class will begin on February 17,
2015. The course is a part of the adult workforce program launched
jointly by the two entities, with its curriculum developed in
conjunction with local manufacturers such as Midmark and Norcold. The... Read
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AHRENS NETS 42 IN WIN
Versailles rolls over Coldwater
By George Starks
VERSAILLES- If there were an award handed out for showmanship in high
school basketball, Versailles senior Kyle Ahrens would have been in the
running for it Friday. The Tigers welcomed in their arch rivals from
Mercer County, Coldwater, and sent the Cavaliers home licking their
wounds, 69-53. Ahrens (6-5... Read
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MERCER COUNTY
Celina officer saves elderly woman’s life
On February 3rd shortly before 11:00 PM Sgt. Kent Taylor of the Celina
Police Dept. was on foot patrolling the neighborhood in the 1100 block
of Princeton and performing house checks. It was below freezing
when he noticed something in a backyard moving. Upon a closer
check he found an 82 year old woman, injured and lying face down in... Read
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STATE REPRESENTATIVE JIM BUCHY
Low Gas Prices Benefit Ohioans: Methane Mandates are Not the Answer
We have all noticed the drop in gas prices. While this will probably be
temporary, right now it is saving Ohioans a significant amount of
money. Ohioans now have access to increased discretionary
spending which will continue to grow the economy in the state. Policies
initiated by Governor Kasich and the legislature to increase energy
exploration... Read
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FROM THE OTHER SIDE OF THE EDGE.....
Two Real World Leaders, …and One Failed President
By Joe Facinoli
An Indignant, Unafraid, and Valiant King reacts in the way any clear
thinking, and righteous person would. A Strong and Courageous Prime
Minister steadfastly dedicates his life, and his country, to the fight
against Evil. While a Failed and Confused President continues to
vacillate, placate, pontificate, …and then insults Christians and... Read
More. More Opinion.
COMMUNITY BLOOD CENTER
Soup Crock is blood donor gift for February
DARKE COUNTY, Ohio – Come in out of the cold and donate blood at a
Darke County blood drive. Everyone who registers to donate will
receive February’s special collection donor gift, the “Warming Up To
Give Blood” soup crock. Donors are encouraged to schedule an
appointment online at www... Read
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FROM
THE EDITOR... ON THE INSIDE - MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2015
Editor's
Photo: Greenville Farm Power of the Past will hold its annual show at
the Darke County Fairgrounds July 9-12. Get the details on Tuesday.
This week's
Paul
Ackley
cartoon has been posted here. Blogs: Only 44 Percent Of U.S. Adults Are Employed 30 Or More Hours Per Week. Events:
Seventh annual Cornhole Tournament set for Feb. 21, Free Family Movie
Night at Edison, “Herbal Reflections” coming soon, CAP offers HEAP to
Seniors 60+. Opinion: Boehner Statement on President Obama’s Budget. Sports: Eldora tickets go on sale Monday. Obituaries: Karlyn M. Bahr. See
yesterday's postclick
here.
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