Along Life’s Way… It’s Nonsense vs. Common Sense
By Lois E. Wilson “That’s nonsense!” Have you had this conclusion uttered to you, someone else, or a situation? “Nonsense” is defined in Oxford Languages: “Spoken...
That None Should Perish
By Brittany Ulman, Founder, The Jesus Connection “The Lord is not slow to fulfill His promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you,...
Analysis: Governors Shift Away from COVID-19 in State of the State Addresses to Teacher Pay, Mental Health — & Culture War Issues
From The 74 In a time of political polarization, the nation’s Republican and Democratic governors agree on one thing: They want students in school. “I...
How the pandemic made social-emotional learning more accessible
These skills are essential for managing emotions, problem solving, building relationships and navigating communities, an expert writes in honor of International SEL Day. From K-12...
Charger Athletics Reverse Raffle Vital to Athletic Teams’ Success
On Thursday, March 17, the Edison State Community College Athletics Department and The Edison Foundation will host the 12th annual Charger Athletics Reverse Raffle. The...
Powell Sees Progress on Multiple Bills
COLUMBUS – On Tuesday, March 1, House Bill 181 received its third hearing in the House Commerce and Labor Committee. The legislation requires licensing boards to...
3 things that influence college graduates from rural areas to return to their communities
From The Conversation By Stephanie Sowl March 8, 2022 When high-achieving students from rural areas go off to college and graduate, they often choose to...
International students went to Ukraine to study. Now many worry they can’t escape
From NPR By Adrian Florido March 7, 2022 For several days, Shivangi Jaiswal and her classmates had to collect snow in bottles to drink. Now...
Connie Jo Zumbrun
Connie Jo Zumbrun, 78, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2022, at Rest Haven Nursing Home in Greenville.She was born on June...
DCP teaches local students about Maple Syrup
Nothing says spring at Darke County Parks more than hundreds of school children discovering the wonder of turning maple sap into syrup! The first week...
Pete’s 5-letter “E” Words A to Z
By Lois Wilson Pete says to use the clues to determine the answer words. They all start with the letter “E.” The alphabet letters appear...
OPINION: We know principals are important, so why doesn’t anyone want to be one these days?
The pandemic is driving principals out, and preparation programs don’t give them the support they need The Hechinger Report By ELINA ALAYEVA and LEAH HAMILTON...
Counselors for Computing broadens student exposure to STEM
The program trains counselors to encourage girls and other students underrepresented in computing to pursue tech careers or hobbies. From K-12 Dive By Kara Arundel...
Joe D. Glick
Joe D. Glick, age 71, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2022, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. Joe was born...
Thanks! We Needed That.
By Marilyn Delk, Darke County Center for the Arts The news last week was bleak, scary, heart-wrenching; actually, the news has been pretty bleak for...