COUNTY
NEWS ONLINE - FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 2015 - BLUEBAG MEDIA
GHS gears up for CCP classes in September
GREENVILLE – “This is a new way of doing post secondary education,”
said Greenville Superintendent Doug Fries. “We may have to make
adjustments, be flexible. But it’s a plus for kids.” With teachers
credentialed to teach 14 subjects as College Credit Plus courses,
Greenville High School is gearing up for the 2015-16 school year. “The
idea is to get these kids started. With the course being offered on the
high school campus, more kids may take this option. It makes it easier
for them to get into it... Read
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BLUEBAG MEDIA
More school freedom, lower taxes possible
for 2015
COLUMBUS – “Our work this year will include a heavy focus on
education,” said Senator Keith Faber. The senator was elected to his
second term as President Jan. 5 during the opening Senate session of
the 131st Legislature. More than that, his goal is to relieve some of
the higher... Read
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PATRIOT NATION WELCOMES FOOTBALL
It was long overdue
By George Starks
NEW MADISON- Like everyone else in attendance, I waited patiently for
the big announcement. I have to admit, I had a real good idea what was
coming and my anticipation was growing by the second. When Tri-Village
superintendent Josh Sagester made the announcement that football was
coming to Patriot Nation, fans in attendance erupted in a loud cheer
and a standing... Read
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U.S. SENATOR SHERROD BROWN
Honoring Dr. King’s Lessons
on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Dear Friends, It’s been 50 years since Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. led
the march from Selma to Montgomery for civil and human rights.
Thousands marched alongside Dr. King for the 50 miles to Montgomery,
walking 12 hours a day and sleeping in fields along the way. In a few
weeks, I’ll be traveling to Selma for an anniversary commemoration with
my friend, Atlanta Congressman... Read
More. More Opinion.
DARKE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Trafficking Drugs in the Vicinity of a School
On January 21, 2015 the Darke County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit,
along with Greenville Police, executed a search warrant at 216 Victoria
Drive, Greenville. Erik Straub (35) of that address was taken into
custody without incident and transported to the Darke County Jail.
Straub is being charged with Trafficking in Drugs in the vicinity of a
school... Read
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OHIO TREASURER JOSH MANDEL
2015 Ag-LINK Program
Opens for Ohio Farmers
COLUMBUS - Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel announced today that the
application period for Ohio's farmers and agribusinesses to participate
in the Ohio Treasury's 2015 Agricultural Linked Deposit Program
(Ag-LINK) is now open. Celebrating its 30th year of assisting
Ohio's agribusinesses, Ag-LINK applications will be accepted online
at... Read
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REDSTATE
The Closing of the
Republican Mind
By: Erick Erickson
The Republicans just beat the Democrats pretty badly. But the
Republicans perceive that they also beat conservatives. The perception
has helped closed the Republican mind. The conservative stalwarts of
the past have given way to the return of the patrician Republicans who
will use government to care for the people... Read
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FROM
THE EDITOR... ON THE INSIDE - FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 2015
Editor's
Photo: The Darke County Visitors Bureau (DCVB) elected two new members
to the board of trustees at its recent meeting. They are Mrs. Lisa
Martin and Mrs. Terri Flood. Find out more about Mrs. Martin and Mrs.
Flood tomorrow.
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This week's
Paul
Ackley
cartoon has been posted here. Events: Coffee with the commissioner; SWCD monthly board meetings. News: Suspected drug arrest in Celina. Obituaries: Peter E. Mangen; Ricky Gene Wilt.
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