COUNTY
NEWS ONLINE - SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 & SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2016
Did I create a monster?
By George Starks
Ever since my grandson was old enough to go with me to sporting events,
I watched him do some things I never thought he would do. At the age of
five, he went to his very first game with me. It was a Friday night
basketball game at Union City (Ind.). Granted, he was intrigued with
everything and soaked it all in. It wasn’t long after that, we went to
some baseball and softball. Then came Eldora Speedway and the fast cars... Read
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EDISON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Ohio Governors Office Visits Edison State
Lisa Hayes, Southwest Regional Liaison for Lieutenant Governor Mary
Taylor, made a return visit to Edison State Community College in Piqua
to tour facilities, explore career programs, and take a closer look at
workforce development initiatives occurring throughout the college.
"It's always a great opportunity... Read
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COLLEGE LIFE, PART ONE
Some Much-Needed Advice
for College Freshman
By Will McCabe
Don’t worry young adults, this
isn’t going to be some patronizing, beat-you-over-the-head tips that
say things you’ve heard several times over. Like you, I started my
freshman year two years ago with several questions I didn’t even know I
had, as well as misconceptions that I quickly found out were false.
Sometimes... Read
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MUSINGS OF A SENIOR SCRIBE
Labor Day!
By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! It's that time of year - the unofficial end. The unofficial
end of summer - of the boating season. The unofficial end of lazy days
with no teachers - no homework and no "those of us" who seemingly
continually ask if the homework is done...is there homework??
I've been listening to those who wonder about friends - about how close
friends should be... Read
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COMMUNITY BLOOD CENTER
CBC honors 15th Anniversary of 9/11, compassion of donors Schedule of donation opportunities in Darke County
DAYTON, Ohio –Community Blood Center is commemorating the 15th
anniversary of the 9/11 attacks with community blood drives.
Everyone who registers to donate will receive the limited edition “9/11
Never Forget – 15 Years Later and Growing... Read
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COMMISSIONERS CORNER
Congrats to Murphy; another great fair!
August has come and gone. Hot, humid weather, followed by flash rain
storms and in some places flooding, the start of High School football,
schools going back in session, and of course, the 9 day run of the
Great Darke County Fair. Sounds like a typical August in the Miami
Valley and in Darke County! First... Read
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NPR EDUCATION
Parsing The 'Free' In
Free Community College
Anya Kamenetz
Let's say you have invites to two parties that advertise "free drinks!"
At the first party, there's simply an open bar. At the second party,
though, you have to bring in your tax return, fill out a long form, and
register to receive a cocktail grant in a given amount based on your
annual income... Read
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FROM
THE EDITOR... ON THE INSIDE - SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 & SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2016
From
the Editor: Darke County Parks invites teachers and educators of all
types on Saturday, October 1st to Shawnee Prairie Preserve Nature
Center, to explore the fascinating world of wildlife and ecosystems
using fun and hands-on educational activities. For more information,
read the full story next week.
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