COUNTY
NEWS ONLINE - THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 2016 - SOCIAL MEDIA DAY
Empowering Darke County Youth ‘Empowering’ seats Board, begins summer tutoring
Empowering Darke County Youth, a group of concerned individuals
dedicated to helping at-risk kids, recently seated its Board of
Directors, began the process of seeking 501c3 non-profit status and
kicked off its summer tutoring program. Eight qualified tutors are
helping more than 40 students this summer. They will be working various
hours at space generously supplied by the Greenville Public Library.
Due... Read
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DARKE COUNTY SHERIFF
Fatal collision on SR 571
Greenville- On June 28, 2016 at 5:03 p.m. Darke County Deputies, along
with Greenville Township Fire and Rescue, Ansonia Rescue and Union City
Rescue, were dispatched to the 4100 Blk. of SR571 reference to a three
vehicle head on crash. Preliminary investigation revealed that a 2012
Chevy Impala, driven by Aaron Holmes (31) of New Paris, was driving
eastbound on SR571 when Holmes’ vehicle... Read
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MEMORIAL DAY REMEMBRANCE 2016
Memorial Day, Every Day?
By Bob Robinson
“If you didn’t have to be here, would you still come?” I’ve asked that
question now for the past four years. One young lady – a Wavette, she
was a freshman then – wasn’t sure and I teased her about it. This year,
a graduating senior, she was sure… “Yes!” she said, without hesitation.
This.. Read
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MOMENTS IN HISTORY
Farm Power of the Past set for July 7-10
At the Darke County Fairgrounds from July 7 to 10, you may notice a few
old tractors and some activity, but that is only the beginning. Up to
300 antique tractors of many makes and models will be on display, along
with hundreds of gas engines - the small stationary engines that ran
many machines in early households and... Read
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WAR AGAINST DRUGS
Hope Over Heroin event scheduled in Troy
Many citizens of Miami County have had the opportunity to attend a
meeting of the Hope over Heroin, Troy planning team. The team is
comprised of various church members and community professionals. Their
work is an effort to unite regional faith-based, non-faith based,
addiction recovery and grief resources at... Read
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DARKE COUNTY PARKS
Creeking Hike with DCP
Summer is here; let’s explore! The hot days and long, warm evenings of
summer make it a great time to explore the natural world. On Saturday,
July 2nd at 2pm join a naturalist at Worth Family Nature Preserve on
Spring Hill Rd. for an exciting summer walk. Who knows what everyone
will find when hiking in the creek looking for critters and cooling... Read
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ELDORA SPEEDWAY
Let the Rumble Begin!
Eldora Ballroom blood drive means Kings Royal is coming
NEW WESTON, Ohio – The Eldora Speedway Ballroom Blood Drive comes a few
weeks before loyal legions of Kings Royal Race fans jam-pack the
normally sleepy communities of Rossburg and New Weston. But
thanks to race tickets for door prizes, donors will... Read
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FROM
THE EDITOR... ON THE INSIDE - THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 2016
From
the Editor: Creek Float with Darke County Parks.Get the details on this event tomorrow.
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