School leaders brace for mask bullying in fall
From K-12 Dive By Shawna De La Rosa Aug. 9, 2021 Dive Brief: In districts where masks will be a choice for students this fall...
The key to normal campus life this fall
From NPR Ed By Sneha Dey Colleges across the U.S. are counting on high COVID-19 vaccination rates to keep their campuses safe this fall. But...
Superintendents navigate fiery mask debates amid employment threats
Despite mask bans and threats to jobs, some leaders are requiring masks. They’re difficult decisions one expert compared to “snow days on steroids.” From K-12...
Versailles MusicFest Entertainment
The Versailles High School Alumni Association is finalizing details for their upcoming festival, Versailles MusicFest! We welcome everyone of all ages from all communities, and...
Reflecting on Non-Profit/For-Profit Partnerships in Higher Ed
A call for deliberation, prudence and circumspection. From Inside Higher Ed By Edward J. Maloney and Joshua Kim August 12, 2021 COVID-19 has accelerated the...
Surge in pandemic debt forgiveness is about students reenrolling — and also colleges’ bottom lines
Federal relief funding means institutions can target retention and receive a financial boost when forgiving student balances. From Higher Ed Dive By Rick Seltzer Aug....
DCCA Announces Long-awaited Opener for New Season
Darke County Center for the Arts proudly announces that “The Hit Men” will open the 2021-2022 season at Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall in Greenville...
Contamination Causes Arcanum Recycling Bin Removal
Did you know that any non-recyclable item placed in a recycling bin is considered contamination? A single piece of contamination in a recycling bin can...
Dean Hurd
Dean Hurd, age 88 of Greenville, Ohio passed away at 3:00 PM Wednesday July 21, 2021 at the Brethren Retirement Community of Greenville. Dean was...
Junior Fullroth
Junior Fullroth, 78 of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on Thursday August 12, 2021 at 10:29 PM at his residence. Junior was born July 24, 1943...
Along Life’s Way… It’s “Break” Time!
By Lois E. Wilson One day when I was searching through the dictionary, I paused when I noticed it took more than a page to...
What if We’re the Ones?
By Brittany Ulman, Founder, The Jesus Connection “He came to His own, and His own people did not receive Him.” John 1:11 ESV As followers...
Know! To Ease The Transition Back To School
From Prevention Action Alliance There are certain times in an adolescent’s life where they are at greater risk for the onset of alcohol and other...
Report: Kindergarten entry assessments key to knowing instructional needs
From K-12 Dive By Kara Arundel Aug. 11, 2021 Dive Brief: Kindergarten entry assessments can inform decisions in curriculum and instruction that best fit individual...
Threat assessments: Preventing school violence or creating student trauma?
The school safety approach is used to evaluate a student’s potential to cause school violence, but critics say the practice is discriminatory and harmful. From...