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Seattle Times Trend toward online codes is bumping cost of college textbooks
By Katherine Long
Book publishers that bundle online access codes with college textbooks
are thwarting attempts to bring down the price of the books, which can
cost as much as $1,200 per academic year, a student advocacy group
says. The proliferation of access codes — which are sold along with
textbooks and hide homework and quizzes behind an online paywall —
makes it impossible for students to buy or sell used textbooks at the... Read
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DARKE COUNTY SHERIFF
One vehicle injury crash into building
On February 14th, 2018 at approximately 9:34 PM Darke County Deputies
along with Ansonia Rescue and North Star Fire Department responded to
the 5400 block of State Route 705 reference a one vehicle injury crash
into a building. Preliminary investigation revealed a white 2001
Peterbilt Tractor-trailer driven by Paul C. Stephenson (63), of Hamilton... Read
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EDISON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Edison State Receives Apprenticeship Grant
Fall 2017 semester marked the initiation of Edison State Community
College as a State approved Registered Apprenticeship Sponsor. This
distinct honor allows Edison State to leverage funds through the State
of Ohio and build upon the vast amount of partnering opportunities with
regional industry. The new... Read
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START TALKING!
Know! To Educate and Rx-Proof Students
Aside from prescription drug abuse being illegal, it is highly
dangerous. Yet one in four high school students will use a prescription
medication for non-medical reasons at least once before graduating.
Youth say prescription drugs are easier to access than a six-pack of
beer. So where are students getting... Read
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BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS
BBBS receives Monarch Legacy Fund Grant
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke County recently received
a grant from the Monarch Legacy Fund of The Community Foundation of
Shelby County. The grant will help offset the cost of their
“Earth Friendly Practices” curriculum being utilized during their
after-school Big Buddies program... Read
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EMPOWERING DARKE COUNTY YOUTH
Empowering to hold Annual Meeting
GREENVILLE – Empowering Darke County Youth will hold its second annual
meeting Thursday, March 1, 7 p.m. at Trinity Funeral Homes, Greenville,
formerly Oliver Floyd Funeral Home. The public is invited. “We’ve come
a long way since our organizational meeting two years ago,” said Eric
Fee... Read
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SENIOR SCRIBES
Valentine's Gifts
By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! As I write this - it's the eve of Valentine's Day. I've
spoken with those who are sad...those who are anxious. We've all been
listening to the hype about love - buy the red roses...buy the
chocolates...buy, buy, buy. So, my gift to you readers is the
following. There is something to make you laugh, something to learn,
and something to consider. Enjoy! "Cleaning... Read
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