COUNTY
NEWS ONLINE - TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2015 - DARKE COUNTY PARKS
The “Rock Man”
On Thursday December 3rd at 6pm the Darke County Parks District is
thrilled to welcome Mike Manning, aka The “Rock Man.” Mike has been
studying rocks for 40 years. He has traveled all around the world in
search of geological treasures. His collection, which he will be
bringing to the Nature Center, is second to none and includes fossils,
minerals, rare specimens, and unique finds. It is a special treat to be
present for Mike’s presentation as participants will be able to obtain
a large geode after the program... Read
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DARKE COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER
Pets of the week
GREENVILLE - The Darke County Animal Shelter has many pets available
for adoption, including several breeds of dogs, as well as cats and
kittens. The Shelter chooses pets to feature each week, this week
they've selected: Amos and Andy are Chihuahua mixes, both black and
brown. Andy is 6 years old and Amos is around 10 years of age. We think
Amos... Read
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FRIENDS OF THE CARDINAL CENTER
Celebrate the New Year
at Cardinal Center
As 2015 is comes to a close, the Friends of the Cardinal Center are
celebrating the coming of the new year by sponsoring their first ever
New Year’s Eve Fundraising Bash at the Cardinal Center (Gettysburg
School) in Gettysburg. The evening will begin with a catered dinner by
Mike James and musical entertainment provided by guitarist.. Read
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STATE REPRESENTATIVE JIM BUCHY
Resolution Urging Obama
to Halt Acceptance of Syrian Refugees passes House
COLUMBUS—State Representative Jim Buchy (R-Greenville) applauds State
Representative Tim Derickson (R-Oxford) for his leadership in
sponsoring House Concurrent Resolution 31. Derickson carried the
concurrent resolution and led the efforts for swift passage at a time
when America needs common sense leadership the most. The concurrent... Read
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DARKE COUNTY PARKS
Walkin’ in a Winter Wonderland
The Darke County Park District is thrilled to announce their 8th annual
Walkin’ in a Winter Wonderland holiday celebration taking place on
Saturday December 6th from 6-9pm at Shawnee Prairie Preserve. There
will be over 350 luminaries lighting the way along the wooded trails,
allowing for a peaceful winter’s night in nature. As families... Read
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MIAMI VALLEY CAREER TECH CENTER
MVCTC Dental Students Become Ohio Certified Dental Assistants
Englewood, Ohio – The Miami Valley Career Technology Center (MVCTC)
recently had 12 Dental Assistant students pass their Ohio Certified
Dental Assistant test. The two-year program at MVCTC prepares students
to take the test in October of their senior year of high school. To
prepare... Read
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HERITAGE FOUNDATION
Not Much for Conservatives to Love in No Child Left Behind Rewrite
Lindsey Burke
There isn’t much for conservatives to love in the policies put forward
in the proposed rewrite of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act
reauthorization currently moving through Congress. Proponents of the No
Child Left Behind rewrite have argued that the proposal... Read
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FROM
THE EDITOR... ON THE INSIDE - TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2015
Editor's
Photo: “My concern is there may be people out there who don’t realize
they will be penalized if they have no insurance,” said Alexis
Denlinger, Family Health Care’s Certified Application Counselor. For
more, check out the story tomorrow.
New Community Events photo sets posted here. Check
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photos are updated on a regular basis here.Events: VHCC offers help for shingles. News: Eligible Ohioans can file taxes free through Ohio Benefit Bank.Obituaries:
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