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NEWS ONLINE - TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 2016 - NATIONAL FLAG DAY
Edison State Students Complete Police Training
Edison State Community College’s Peace Officer Academy honored six
students in May following their successful completion of the 20-week
program. Students of the program met for six days each week since
January, totaling over 620 hours of training. The curriculum of the
program is certified by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission
(OPOTC) and covers all aspects of law enforcement training including
administration, firearms, subject control, and investigation. “This
last class... Read
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SENIOR SCRIBES
Flag Day
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 Flag Day. “On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress
adopted the first official national flag,” she says. “Both only
children, my husband and I met at a square dance at the Dayton YMCA. We
were married on June 14, 1952, so this year is our 64th...Read
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ELDORA SPEEDWAY
Sheppard, Landers earn Dream XXII victories
$100,000-to-win Dirt Late Model Dream finale on tap Saturday night -
ROSSBURG, Ohio — Brandon Sheppard of New Berlin, Ill., and Jared
Landers of Batesville, Ark., captured two of the richest 25-lap
features in Dirt Late Model history Friday, staking their claim at
glory on the final preliminary night of Eldora Speedway... Read
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OSU EXTENSION
Grain Cart safety; Corn, Beef & Dairy News
From Sam Custer
REMINDER: The OSU GRAIN CART will be at the Darke County
Fairgrounds on Tuesday, June 14 for the Farm Safety Program for Kids
and then for the general public at 3:30 p.m. The goal will be to
reinforce grain handling safety awareness. Bring your loved ones
out to ensure their safety on your farming operation. Please find this... Read
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OHIO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Start Talking
10 tips to Start Talking! with your kids about the dangers of drug abuse
Research shows that children are up to 50 percent less likely to use
drugs when parents or other trusted adults, such as teachers, talk with
them about drug abuse. Start Talking! is a drug prevention
initiative designed to encourage frequent conversations with children
about substance abuse. Start Talking! and the... Read
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ANSONIA SCHOOLS
Ansonia FFA students set up Buddy Bench
A joint venture was recently completed At Ansonia Elementary. A
bench was purchased as Ansonia Lumber which was then painted by the FFA
students. Mrs. Turnmire the HS Art Teacher added the lettering
and artwork so the elementary kids could have a Buddy Bench at
recess. What's a Buddy Bench...Read
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COMMUNITY BLOOD CENTER
World Blood Donor Day is June 14
CBC donors can help overcome challenges of summer 2016 - DAYTON, Ohio –
“Blood Connects Us All” is the theme of 2016 World Blood Donor Day and
Community Blood Center is observing the Tuesday, June 14 celebration by
promoting awareness about a summer donation season that arrives with...Read
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FROM
THE EDITOR... ON THE INSIDE - TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 2016
From
the Editor: Gordon United Methodist Women donate to the Animal Shelter. For more information read the story tomorrow.
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