COUNTY
NEWS ONLINE - MONDAY, JULY 4, 2016 - INDEPENDENCE DAY
Darke County Parks “Bats: What You Didn’t Learn Watching Batman” with DCP
Just like superheroes, bats have impressive and amazing abilities. On
Saturday July 9th at 8pm at Shawnee Prairie Preserve join Marne
Titchenell, Wildlife Program Specialist with The Ohio State University
Extension School of Environmental and Natural Resources to learn about
the fascinating world of bats. Explore all about Ohio’s bats and hear
the latest on WNS (white-nose syndrome). She will also discuss bat
research using acoustic monitoring equipment... Read
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GREENVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Family Fun Day Continues
The Greenville Public Library's “Family Fun Day” continues in full
force. Don't miss Bruckner Nature Center's awesome program
“Wildlife Encounter” for young and old on Wednesday July 6 at 11:00
a.m. Meet on the front lawn or if bad weather in the First
Congregational Christian Church Activity Building on Wayne and... Read
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GATEWAY YOUTH PROGRAM
Celebrating Our Independence
Much has changed for our nation since gaining our independence in 1776,
however one thing that hasn’t changed is the pride and patriotism that
Americans have for living in the greatest country on Earth. Not only
are we lucky enough to call the greatest country home, but we are also
able to call Ohio home, a state where pride and patriotism are rooted
deep in our Midwest culture. As Ohioans, we embody the definition of.. Read
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BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS
Daffy Derby and Duck N’ Run Winners Announced
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby and Darke County held their annual
Daffy Duck Derby and 5K on Thursday, June 23nd, 2016 at Tawawa Park in
Sidney. This year 3092 rubber ducks were “adopted” by community
members and local corporate sponsors to race in the nearby Mosquito
Creek. The event sponsors... Read
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TRUMP, HILLARY & SANDERS
Nothing new under the sun
By Jim Surber
I write this piece in response to a recent request from a reader. She
asked that I write about a figure that has certainly received the
lion’s share of national attention this year. It is impossible to
relate anything new about Donald Trump, but I do believe that his rise,
given past and current events, is not inexplicable. Mr. Trump’s rise in
spite of his bombastic, unapologetic... Read
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ANSWERING LIFE'S BIGGEST QUESTIONS
Road Trippin'
By Abigail Fischer and Katie DeLand
Dear A+K: We are gearing up for a road trip in the next few weeks, and
I am already having nightmares. Any tips on making a 15-hour trip
bearable? Sincerely, Rabid Roadster. Dear Rabid: First, fifteen
hours? We love your ambition, but...are you clinically
insane? We recommend staying within a six-hour radius, and even
then, find some local amusement... Read
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DARKE COUNTY SENIOR SCRIBE
Summer Travel
By Lois Wilson
Once again Senior Scribe Poet Laureate Lois Wilson is on top of the
season with her insightful look at the important events of the day.
This time it’s summer traveling. Wilson offers four poems, each
addressing a different look at the challenges and wonders of summer
travel… most of which we can all identify. Take a look! See which one
(or more) brings back your own memories, distant or recent... Read
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FROM
THE EDITOR... ON THE INSIDE - MONDAY, JULY 4, 2016
From
the Editor: DCCA invites local students to audition for MCT’s Alice in Wonderland. For more information,
read the story tomorrow.
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