2021 – Page 70 – County News Online

Andrea D. Townsend, Director of Career Technical and Special Education, Greenville City SchoolsMay 3, 2021 According to Educationdata.org, “Increasingly, Americans are skeptical about whether or...

Local News

Puzzle Pete’s May Message: Word Chain Puzzle

May 5, 2021May 5, 2021

By Lois E. Wilson Use the numbered clues to find the 4-letter answers. The last letter of each is the first letter of the next...

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Edison State Welcomes Baker-Baumann as New Trustee

May 4, 2021May 4, 2021

Edison State Welcomes Baker-Baumann as New Trustee; Announces Re-Appointment of Baird-Ganley and Dubbs Ohio Governor Mike DeWine recently appointed a new trustee to the Edison...

Local News

Powell, Schmidt Introduce Prosecuting Trafficking Proceeds Act

May 4, 2021May 4, 2021

COLUMBUS – State Reps. Jena Powell (R-Arcanum) and Jean Schmidt (R-Loveland) last week introduced House Bill 276, legislation that aims to better target pimps and...

Education - General

Can $800M help reconnect homeless students with schools?

May 4, 2021May 4, 2021

An estimated 1.5 million school-aged children are homeless, and they contribute to the 1 to 3 million students missing from remote learning. From K-12 Dive...

Education - General

Encouraging Middle School Students to Embrace Differences

May 4, 2021May 4, 2021

As students grapple with discovering their identities, teachers can help by modeling how to accept different identities with compassion. From Edutopia By Ralinda Watts April...

Education - General

How Did State-Funded Preschools Respond to the Pandemic? Special Report Offers a Glimpse

May 3, 2021May 3, 2021

The pandemic has reshaped policies and practices, altered the delivery and content, and shaken families’ confidence. From EdSurge By Emily Tate Apr 28, 2021 As...

Education - General

When Teachers Overcome Math Anxiety, Students Benefit

May 3, 2021May 3, 2021

To prevent the rise of math anxiety in elementary students, teachers need confidence in their own conceptual understanding of the subject. From Edutopia By Shelby...

Local News

Poultry Days Plans Parades

May 3, 2021May 3, 2021

After nearly two years without a parade, Poultry Days plans to offer two! The Grand Parade will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday June...

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Free Lunch and Learn classes offered to community

May 3, 2021May 3, 2021

DARKE COUNTY, OH -- Join Ohio State University Extension, Family and Consumer Sciences educator, Dr. Roseanne Scammahorn in May for fun, educational, and free new...

Obituaries

Gary Allen

May 3, 2021May 3, 2021

Gary Allen, 68, of New Madison, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2021, at Ayden Health in Greenville, Ohio. He was born on November...

Obituaries

Richard (Dick) A. Powers

May 3, 2021May 3, 2021

Richard (Dick) A. Powers Born February 3, 1943 in Cleveland, Ohio and peacefully passed away April 18, 2021 in Greenville, Ohio. “Please join the family...

Local News

Bill Removing Mask Mandate Receives First Hearing

May 2, 2021May 2, 2021

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Jena Powell (R-Arcanum) recently gave sponsor testimony on House Bill 202, her legislation that removes the statewide mask mandate in Ohio....

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Darke County Auditor Carol Ginn to be DCRWC featured speaker

May 2, 2021May 2, 2021

Darke County Republican Women’s Club to host auditor GREENVILLE, OHIO – The Darke County Republican Women’s Club (DCRWC) is hosting Darke County Auditor Carol Ginn...

Education - General

Undergraduate enrollment losses deepen during the spring: Clearinghouse

May 2, 2021May 2, 2021

Undergrad enrollment is down nearly 6% year over the year this spring. From Higher Ed Dive By Hallie Busta April 29, 2021 Dive Brief: Undergraduate...