COUNTY
NEWS ONLINE - FRIDAY, MARCH
18, 2016 - POWER OF THE PEN
Versailles POP Writers heading for State
By Bob Robinson
Versailles 7th and 8th graders won or placed in multiple events at the
Regional Power of the Pen Competition at Russia March 12. The combined
teams took the top Sweepstakes honor, collecting the rotating trophy,
which they will keep for a year and return to the competition in 2017.
Seventh grade writers repeated their District win by taking the first
place team competition. Eighth grade... Read
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ATTORNEY GENERAL MIKE DEWINE
DeWine Releases 2016 ‘Yellow Book’
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today released the
2016 edition of Ohio Sunshine Laws: An Open Government Resource Manual.
The release of the manual, commonly referred to as the “Yellow Book,”
coincides with the beginning of Sunshine Week. “A substantial number of
public records disputes arise because one of the parties involved is
not aware of...Read
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SCHRODER KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Harness Horseman Annual banquet held
By George Starks
GREENVILLE- Saturday night, the Darke County Harness Horseman held its
annual banquet at the Elks Lodge in Greenville. Susan Schroder, the new
Ohio Harness Horsemans Association (OHHA) Project Coordinator, was the
keynote speaker, telling the large gathering that harness horse racing
is... Read
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VERSAILLES HEALTH CARE CENTER
Some things take your breath away, others give it back
Versailles Health Care Center will be celebrating National Pulmonary
Rehabilitation Week March 13th through the 19th. Through this
year’s theme “Some Things Take Your Breath Away, Others Give it Back”,
Versailles Health Care Center will promote awareness about the role... Read
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U.S. SENATOR SHERROD BROWN
Be Prepared for Severe Spring Weather
Spring is approaching and with warmer temperatures comes a greater
chance for severe weather. U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) is
notifying Ohioans of resources available to better prepare for severe
weather. Spring hazards include: Tornadoes, Floods, Lightning, Heat -
Know Your Risk - Check weather.gov every morning. It is a simple action
that will ensure that... Read
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DARKE COUNTY SENIOR SCRIBE
St. Patricks Day Limericks
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 St. Patricks Day. Wilson offers six limericks in honor
of this annual event. Enjoy the five-liners and don’t forget to ‘wear
the green’ on March 17. Wilson's completed set - five volumes - of
published poetry is now available and is offered as a fundraiser for...Read
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THE DAILY SIGNAL
She Had an Abortion at 15. How It Changed Her Life.
Kelsey Harkness
Nona Ellington was 15 years old when she found out she was pregnant. A
victim of rape, Ellington felt alone, ashamed, and desperate for help.
After a free pregnancy test came back positive, showing that Ellington
was five weeks pregnant, she went forward and scheduled an abortion.
Around October 1983... Read
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FROM
THE EDITOR... ON THE INSIDE - FRIDAY, MARCH
18, 2016
From
the Editor: Union City Child Care Earns Highest Five Star Award For Excellence. For details, read the story
tomorrow.
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