Catchable
Trout Releases Scheduled to Begin in March
COLUMBUS, OH – More than 100,000 rainbow trout are expected to be
released this spring in 64 Ohio public lakes and ponds, creating
excellent fishing opportunities for anglers all across Ohio, according
to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). The first rainbow
trout release is scheduled for Friday, March 2, at Adams Lake in Adams
County. Rainbow trout... read
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GGSA
Sign-Ups Underway
The Greenville Girls Softball Association is currently accepting
applications for the upcoming spring/summer recreational softball
season. The organization offers traditional slow pitch leagues to
all Darke County Girls ages 4-19 years of age and fast pitch softball
to all 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, and 7th/8th grade Greenville girls and girls
in neighboring school districts who are... read
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ODNR to Offer FREE Deer Management Workshop
Wildlife professionals offer class on managing for deer - XENIA, OH- A
deer management workshop is being offered to landowners and wildlife
enthusiasts that want to manage land and deer successfully. The
workshop is sponsored by Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA)
Twin Creek Branch and Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR)
Division of Wildlife... read
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Edison
State Community College… Charger
Athletics Reverse Raffle Event to Support Student-Athletes
-- The Edison State Community College Athletics Department and the
Edison Foundation are partnering to host the ninth annual Charger
Athletics Reverse Raffle event on Thursday, March 15, at 6 p.m. in the
Robinson Theater at the Piqua Campus. Just as academic programs at
Edison State are enhanced by internship and co-op experiences,
intercollegiate... read
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Ohio
Wildlife Council Receives 2018-2019 Deer Hunting Proposals
COLUMBUS, OH – The Ohio Wildlife Council heard proposals for Ohio’s
2018-2019 white-tailed deer hunting season dates and bag limits at
Wednesday’s meeting, according to the Ohio Department of Natural
Resources (ODNR). The proposed season dates are nearly identical to
previous seasons. Overview of proposed deer hunting seasons for
2018-2019: Deer archery... read
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Ohio
Hunters Harvest more than 186,000 Deer
In
Darke County 731 deer harvested; 679 in previous year
-- COLUMBUS, OH – Hunters checked 186,247 white-tailed deer throughout
Ohio’s 2017-2018 deer season, according to the Ohio Department of
Natural Resources (ODNR). Last year, 182,169 deer were checked during
the 2016-2017 season. The ODNR Division of Wildlife remains committed
to properly managing Ohio’s deer populations. The goal of Ohio’s... read
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Edison
State student athletes receive academic honors
Jan 23, 2018 -- Thirty-seven student-athletes from Edison State
Community College have received Academic All-Conference honors from the
Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (OCCAC) for Fall 2017
semester. To qualify, a student-athlete must have completed at least 12
credit hours with a 3.30 GPA. "Our student-athletes have traditionally
performed well both on and off the court and field... read
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Arcanum
Jr. Baseball and Softball 2018 Sign Ups
Registration for the 2018 Arcanum community summer baseball and
softball season is coming up! Mark your calendars for in-person signups
on Saturday, February 3 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, Saturday, February 10
from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, or Monday, February 12 from 6:00 pm to 8:00
pm. All signups are in the Arcanum Middle School ELA. Minimum age to...
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More
than 14,000 Deer Checked during Gun Hunting Season
Darke County had 48 compared to 19 in 2016 - COLUMBUS, OH - Ohio’s
hunters checked 14,115 white-tailed deer during Ohio’s 2017 two-day
deer-gun hunting season, Dec. 16-17, according to the Ohio Department
of Natural Resources (ODNR). During last year’s two-day December
deer-gun season, hunters faced less than ideal conditions and harvested
9,228... read
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Nearly
73,000 Deer Checked During Gun Hunting Season
Darke County checks 305; 259 the previous year - COLUMBUS, OH - Hunters
checked 72,814 white-tailed deer during Ohio’s 2017 weeklong deer-gun
hunting season, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources
(ODNR). Last year, hunters checked 66,758 deer over the weeklong
deer-gun season. Two days (Saturday, Dec. 16, and Sunday, Dec... read
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College
Football's Avalanche of Lawsuits, By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf
December 1, 2017 - Lawsuits could lead to changes in the NCAA's
concussion rules and threaten some athletic conferences, while broader
questions about college football's viability begin to emerge… Zack
Langston, 26, shot himself in the chest so his brain could be studied.
The former Pittsburg State University football star ended his life
nearly four years ago... read
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Ohio's
Deer-Gun Season Opens with more than 22,000 Deer Harvested
90 harvested in Darke County, nearly double the previous year -
COLUMBUS, OH – Hunters checked 22,366 white-tailed deer on Monday, Nov.
28, the opening day of Ohio’s deer-gun hunting season, according to the
Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Ohio’s deer-gun season
remains open through Sunday, Dec. 3. Two additional days of deer-gun...
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Eldora
announces 2018 Event Calendar
65th Season Pushes Off with Sprint Cars; Concludes with New “Last Call
For Them All” Celebration - ROSSBURG, Ohio (November 22, 2017) – Eldora
Speedway today announced its confirmed race dates for the 2018 calendar
year. The high-banked clay oval will continue to offer a special
event schedule hosting national racing series and the region’s... read
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Van
Wormer, Hoffman win Allstar Performance Fall Nationals
Feature Races Postponed To Sunday Produce A Memorable Matinee -
ROSSBURG, Ohio (October 8, 2017) – It may have been 16 hours later than
scheduled, but Jeep Van Wormer (Pinconning, Michigan) and Nick Hoffman
(Mooresville, North Carolina) scored the $5,000 victories in the
rain-delayed championship events in the Allstar Performance Fall
Nationals... read
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Sharon Rondeau… Grow Up and Act
Like Men, by Anonymous
(Sep. 26, 2017) — You graduated high school in 2011. Your
teenage years were a struggle. You grew up on the wrong side of
the tracks. Your mother was the leader of the family and worked
tirelessly to keep a roof over your head and food on your plate.
Academics were a struggle for you and your grades were mediocre at
best. The only thing that made... read
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Don't
disrespect my country, By George Starks
Yes I'm offended - I don't know how many of my readers feel and I
really don't care. As many people in this country, I have not watched
NFL games this year. Yes, I've boycotted a sport that I love because of
a group of educated idiots that won't show the proper respect to my
country. If you kneel during the playing of the National Anthem, you
have done more damage... read
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Nisonger
wins Noble award, By George Starks
GREENVILLE- It was August of 2014 when the harness horse racing world
lost Sam “Chip” Noble. Noble was one of the best in the field of the
sport, losing his life at the age of 60. At the Great Darke County
Fair, his memory lives on as the winningest driver for the week, is
named the winner of the Chip Noble Award. Friday night, before the
start of the eighth race... read
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Darke
County Fair a possible Blue Ribbon Fair, By George Starks
GREENVILLE- The Great Darke County fair has been named as a finalist in
the country as a Blue Ribbon Fair. T. J. Burkett, Executive Editor of
Hoof Beats magazine, the official publication of the U.S. Trotting
Association, the official governing body of all county fairs all over
the United States, was in attendance Friday to see firsthand what
the... read
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Fast
paced action leads to big event at the fair, By George
Starks
Nisonger sets the bar among local drivers - GREENVILLE-Eighteen races
loaded the Thursday night card at the Darke County fair on what could
be described as a very chilly night in August. The action was fast
paced as several times were under two minutes for the mile. After
recording six wins earlier in the week, Greenville driver Jeff Nisonger
added... read
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Mann
pulls with a heavy heart, By George Starks
Grandmother is his inspiration - GREENVILLE- “Here we go.” Every time
Trever Mann gets ready to pull, he says these words to his late
grandmother, Linda Miller. A 2014 graduate of Greenville High School,
Trever Mann started pulling almost a year ago. Recently, his
grandmother passed away and she is always with him in his heart and in
his mind when he... read
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Delery
comes home to help family serve, By George Starks
MV grad serves in a different capacity - GREENVILLE- A 1984 graduate of
Mississinawa Valley, Colleen (Singer) Delery served just over 20 years
in the United States Air Force in service to her country. Following in
the footsteps of her dad (Marines) and her grandfather (Navy) Delery
carried on the tradition of her family in the military. “Ironically, we
all spent time... read
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Fall
Hunting Seasons Just Around the Corner
Canada goose and teal seasons start Sept. 2 - COLUMBUS, OH – Ohio
hunters are invited to enjoy early waterfowl seasons for Canada goose
and teal that begin on Saturday, Sept. 2, according to the Ohio
Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Hunters should check
regulations for changes to rules, season dates and bag limits as the
2017 fall seasons... read
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Local
drivers shine at county fair, By George Starks
GREENVILLE- Harness horse racing at the Great Darke County Fair kicked
off Friday with 14 big races and was followed up on Saturday with 13
races early and 12 more Saturday evening. Greenvilles Jeff Nisonger set
the bar with six big wins in the two days of competition while another
Darke County driver, Chris Hope, recorded his first three... read
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Patriot
Nation rules in annual cheer competition, By George Starks
GREENVILLE- The Great Darke County Fair got underway Friday with the
annual cheer competition and a familiar name was seen at the top of
many divisions. Tri-Village. Of the 10 categories being contested,
including the spirit award and grand champion, the Patriots took top
honors in six of the 10 with the first and biggest coming in the Pee
Wee Cheer... read
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Hartley-Weimer
a good team, By George Starks
GREENVILLE- They’ve known each other for only two short years but horse
owner Janie Hartley (Richmond) and longtime trainer, Steve Weimer of
Arcanum, have already found some success together on the track. While
Weimer once trained for the legendary Gene Riegle, starting over 20
years ago, Hartley has been a part of the racing scene for only nine...
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Friends
of Harmon Field Ribbon Cutting
The Greenville City Schools jointly with the Friends of Harmon Field,
would like to announce the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of the newly
renovated Harmon Field playing field. The event will take place
Friday, August 25th @ 6:30PM prior to the Greenville-Eaton Football
Game. All donors to the Friends of Harmon Field Project,
businesses, individuals... read
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Fair
to host Riegle Memorial Open Pace and Arnie Almahurst Trot
Racing returns to Greenville, Ohio on Friday night, August 18th at 6:30
PM for the Great Darke County Fair’s annual week long race meet. Racing
also takes place on Saturday, August 19th at 11:30 AM and 6:30 PM, and
onThursday, August 24th and Friday, August 25th starting at 5:30PM. On
opening weekend, Friday and Saturday nights will feature the Ohio... read
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Angels of the Infield
Premier Health/Miami Valley Hospital Emergency Staff Check the Pulse of
Eldora Speedway - ROSSBURG, Ohio (July 19, 2017) – Built in 2015,
Eldora Speedway’s state-of-the-art infield care center has intervened
in a variety injuries and ailments. Liz Denlinger, R.N., Emergency
Department Nursing Director at Miami Valley Hospital, can relate. Prior
to becoming... read
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Eldora
Speedway… Crowning moment for
King Kinser
“The King” Steve Kinser Named As Royal Sovereign For 34th Annual Kings
Royal - ROSSBURG, Ohio (July 12, 2017) – The King. In only two simple
words, the legend that is Steve Kinser can be fully defined. Having
made seven appearances on the Eldora Speedway stage as the event
champion, King Kinser will add another chapter to his career as he... read
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The
Washington Post… Women’s college
athletes don’t need another coddling parent. They need a coach.
By Sally Jenkins - This week marks a dual commemoration: the 45th
anniversary of the signing of Title IX coincides with the first
anniversary of the passing of Pat Summitt, who turned that law into
such an equal rights spear for women. So it seems right to dwell for a
moment on the collective state of young women athletes on campuses
today... read
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Eldora
Speedway… Back in Black:
Bloomquist wins 7th $100,00 Victory
Tumultuous
Two Years Turns Into Tremendous Performance at Dirt Late Model Dream
-- ROSSBURG, Ohio (June 10) – Veteran Scott Bloomquist powered around
the outside of Georgia’s Brandon Overton on lap-55 and cruised the rest
of the way to a dominating win for his seventh career victory in the
$100,000-to-win Dirt Late Model Dream by Ferris Mowers at Eldora
Speedway on Saturday night... read
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10th
Annual Ohio State Benefit Pull at York Woods
Ansonia – On June 16th and 17th at 7:00 pm the Lucas Oil Pro Pulling
League is proud to sanction the 10th Annual Ohio State Benefit Pull
presented by Beck’s Hybrids at York Woods, just north of Greenville off
of US 127 (6129 Reed Rd. Ansonia, OH). The Barga Family has been
involved in tractor pulling for 50 plus years and is very excited
about... read
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Eldora
announces 2018 major event dates
Traditional Dates Released For Dirt Late Model Dream, Kings Royal,
NASCAR Trucks & World 100… ROSSBURG, Ohio (May 24, 2017) – While
just a few races into the 2017 racing season, Eldora Speedway today
confirmed its Major Event dates for 2018. The announcement coincided
with the release of the calendar for each of the three... read
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Tri-Village MVCTC FFA… Inaugural
Clayton Murphy 5K Held,
By Jonathon Crawford, Chapter Reporter - New Madison, Ohio -- On April
8th, 2017, the Tri-Village MVCTC FFA Chapter hosted the Inaugural
Clayton Murphy 5k, which was held at the Clayton Murphy Track and
Field, located at Tri-Village Local Schools. It was hosted in honor of
former chapter member and Olympic bronze medalist Clayton Murphy.
Clayton is a former Tri-Village FFA member... read
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Canton Repository… Child’s play:
Early sports experience can give kids a leg up, or a push back,
By Joe Mitchin – MASSILLON -- From first tooth to first haircut or
first sleep-over and first date, parents see their kids through many
important milestones. Sometimes the decisions about age-appropriate
firsts are easy. Other times, it’s not so clear. Choosing an
age-appropriate physical activity helps ensure a child will enjoy it.
Here are a few activities you can try with your child based... read
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Eldora Speedway… Nick Hoffman
Scores Main Event Late Model Victory
Jacob Hawkins Scores Modified Victory and Rob Trent Tops Wild Stock
Feature - ROSSBURG, Ohio (April 15, 2017) – Nick Hoffman has been
winning major modified races across the United States but Saturday
night he etched his name into the Eldora Speedway record book by
capturing his first Late Model checkered flag, winning the 25-lap
Sunoco... read
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Ohioans
Invited to Enjoy a Weekend of Free Fishing
May 6-7 is Ohio's free fishing weekend - COLUMBUS, OH – Ohio is known
for its world-class fishing, and on May 6-7, state residents are
invited to take part in the annual free fishing weekend, according to
the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Ohio’s Free Fishing
Days are open to all Ohio residents and extend to all of Ohio’s
public... read
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OHSAA
Announces Fall Sports Divisional Breakdowns
COLUMBUS, Ohio – New divisional breakdowns for the upcoming fall
sports, which for the first time include Competitive Balance roster
data in football, volleyball and soccer, were approved Thursday morning
by the Ohio High School Athletic Association Board of Directors during
its April meeting. Division assignments are based on school
enrollment... read
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Edison’s
Johnson earns OCCAC Baseball Pitcher of the Week, By
Nicholas Huenefeld
Mar 30, 2017 - Springfield, Ohio---Trevor Hafner, Marcus Johnson,
Serena Tucciarelli and McKailyn Woodward have earned player and pitcher
of the week recognition in the Ohio Community College Athletic
Conference (OCCAC) for games played March 21-26. OCCAC Baseball Pitcher
of the Week: Marcus Johnson, Edison C.C. Johnson, a freshman
left-handed pitcher... read
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Edison's
Datil Earns OCCAC Pitcher of the Week Honors,
By Nicholas Huenefeld, OCCAC Sports Information - Springfield,
Ohio---Jorge Datil, Justine Barnes, Racquel Ward and Brandon Henson
comprise the group of four student-athletes who earned player and
pitcher of the week recognition in the OCCAC for baseball and softball
the week of March 13-19. OCCAC Baseball Pitcher of the Week: Jorge
Datil, Edison C.C. Datil, a sophomore pitcher for Edison... read
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Cincinnati Enquirer… Area
schools offer perspective on OHSAA's plan for competitive balance this
fall,
Mike Dyer - CINCINNATI -- Like it or not, the process of leveling the
playing field in Ohio high school sports has begun. Though the
competitive balance measure passed in May 2014 for 821 Ohio High School
Athletic Association member schools statewide, implementation is
finally ready for the upcoming fall sports season. The reaction... read
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Edison
State’s Charger 300 Event to Support Student-Athletes
The Edison State Community College Athletics Department and the Edison
Foundation are partnering to host the eighth annual Charger 300 event
on Thursday, March 16, at 6 p.m. in the Robinson Theater at the Piqua
Campus. Just as academic programs at Edison State are enhanced by
internship and co-op experiences, intercollegiate athletics... read
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