COUNTY
NEWS ONLINE - FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 2016 - STATE REPRESENTATIVE JIM BUCHY
Opt Out Impact on Adjusted Report Cards
Buchy Voices Growing Concerns About the Impact of Opt-Outs on Local Schools
COLUMBUS- State Representative Jim Buchy (R- Greenville) has released
adjusted report cards for schools in Auglaize, Darke, Mercer and Shelby
counties as concerns grow about the impact on local scores from
students who opted out of the 2014-2015 PARCC examinations. In
December, legislators introduced House Bill 420, which would have
required the Ohio Department of Education to issue data to account for
students whose parents elected for... Read
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ATTORNEY GENERAL MIKE DEWINE
Naloxone Rebate Agreement Extended
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)— Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced today
that a rebate agreement that has saved agencies thousands of dollars on
the cost of the opioid reversal medication naloxone is being extended
for one year. The renewed agreement with Amphastar Pharmaceuticals,
Inc. will allow non-federal public entities in Ohio to continue
receiving a $6 rebate for... Read
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MAIN STREET GREENVILLE
Giving Gala Raises Over $3,700
On February 13th, Main Street Greenville held the first annual Giving
Gala fundraising event at Romer's Catering and Entertainment Facility.
The organization sold 184 tickets and raised a total of $3,715.87 for
the non-profit organization and its future projects: Funds raised for
Main Street Greenville's General... Read
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OSU EXTENSION, DARKE COUNTY
Agricultural Fertilizer Applicator Certification
From Sam Custer
Agricultural fertilizer applicator certification is now required for
farmers who apply fertilizer to more than 50 acres of agricultural
production grown primarily for sale. This requirement was signed into
law in June, 2014, and also requires certification for commercial
agricultural applicators. Farmers who have their fertilizer applied by... Read
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UNIONS & EDUCATION
Another Way to Make America Great Again
By Kate Burch
Alexis de Tocqueville, in his 1835 book “Democracy in America,” cited
the voluntary association as a significant force in building and
sustaining the national character. Tocqueville noted that
Americans were committed to working together in clubs and mutual aid
societies to help themselves and their... Read
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GREENVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
GHS Wavaires Present 2016 Cantata Season Schedule
GREENVILLE, OH (February 28, 2016) - The Greenville High School
Wavaires are pleased to announce the 2016 schedule for their annual
cantata performances. This year's presentation is called Amazing Grace
and will be performed in local churches. The cantata will feature modern... Read
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GREENVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Unbelievable Skincare Workshop
Pamela Graves from Unbelievable Skincare LLC will present an
informative workshop “What you Need to Know to Get the Glow” on natural
skin care at the Greenville Public Library on Thursday March 17th
at 6:30 p.m. She promises to transform the upstairs meeting
room into a spa-like setting and to distribute... Read
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