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Commissioners get it 100 percent Darke County Commissioners secured $3.1M Improvement Grant from the FAA appreciated what they did for us. They didn’t have to do it.” Darke County is one of DARKE COUNTY — just three counties in the The Darke County Comstate that received the fully missioners secured a $3.1 million Improvement Grant funded FAA grant from the Northeastern District of from the Federal Aviation the FAA located in RomuAdministration at no cost lus (Detroit), Michigan. to state or local taxpayers “We were competing for the Darke County Airagainst big airports – we port. really weren’t competing,” “This is not costing the Rhoades stated. “We didn’t county a cent,” said Comknow they were doing it. missioner Mike Rhoades. It’s just that John Mayfield, “It is a big gift – this is a big gift, and it is very much the FAA Detroit Airports

By Gaylen Blosser DarkeCountyMedia.com

Any lessons learned in the pandemic? By Linda Moody

DarkeCountyMedia.com

DARKE COUNTY— People across America have spent quite a number of days at home or in quarantine during the Coronavirus pandemic. Yours truly reached out to readers once again on Facebook to see how this has impacted their lives. What have they learned about themselves during this stay-at-home order? Do they think it has changed them? Will they be changing their ways once things get back to a new normal “I was already that type of person who prefers to stay at home,” commented Bridget Swabb Ashley. “But I can tell you what I learned about other people during this pandemic! I learned that during this pandemic, more people jumped in to help anyone and everyone they could help in many different ways. I saw people spend their own money for stuff to make masks and then give them away at no charge. I saw people pull together (here in Winchester) to

feed the community three days a week with free meal giveaways and then span out to the county with volunteers to deliver food. I saw people give what they have to those who needed it..example, hand sanitizer, alcohol prep pads. diabetic supplies, and this list goes on and on. Those things were in short supply and those who needed certain things couldn’t buy them due to the bulk buying by others. I saw people pull together for the greater good. Humanity isn’t lost; human kindness still exists. I could go on and on. There are more people out there who care than people who don’t care and only out for themselves.” “I have learned that even though I love my children with all that I am, I am not cut out to be their homeschooling teacher,” admitted Amy Hine. “I work in a school, so i have a lot of respect for teachers already, but after this time of homeschooling, my respect for what they do and See LESSONS | 7A

company expansion, and recreational flying, the FAA wants to help with our plan for growth,” Commissioner Mike Stegall stated. The Darke County Airport is home to Midmark Corporation, home to its based corporate jet aircraft. It is also used frequently by transient corporate aircraft of Fortune 100 companies who operate parts and factories in the See GRANT | 7A

Edison State’s Larson provides State of the College online By Sam Wildow Miami Valley Today

Photos courtesy of Darke County Humane Society

Though temporarily shutdown due to the Coronavirus, the Darke County Humane Society has now reopened its doors to the public. Hours are Mondays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Clawing their way back By Erik Martin

DarkeCountyMedia.com

DARKE COUNTY — As many businesses are beginning to slowly reopen from the Coronovirus pandemic shutdown, so too are local animal shelters. The Darke County Humane Society fully reopened Tuesday, May 12. Meanwhile, the Darke County Animal Shelter announced it would resume its Saturday hours, effective May 9. Chief Animal Control Officer Robert Bair said

despite the shutdown of many state and county government agencies, the Darke County Animal Shelter never fully closed down. “Myself and one other person would come in, clean, feed, take care of strays that would come in, going out on emergency calls,” he said. Much the opposite was true for the Darke County Humane Society, said President Ruth McDaniel. “DCHS did close to the See CLAWING | 2A

The Darke County Animal Shelter has resumed its Saturday open hours of 9 a.m. to noon. Other hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

PIQUA — The COVID-19 pandemic may be keeping people apart physically, but that did not keep Edison State Community College from bringing the community together online for its annual State of the College address. Edison State Community College President Dr. Doreen Larson went live on Facebook on Tuesday morning to deliver the college’s annual State of the Address, emphasizing its affordable programs, the 100 percent tuition scholarships to local high school graduates, and partnerships with faculty and the community. “At Edison State, we have had historic strengths as an institution,” Larson said. She highlighted those strengths as the college’s part-time and full-time staff, partnerships with the community, and its fiscal responsibility. “They’ve been able to sustain us as an intuition.” She added their strengths See COLLEGE | 2A

OVER 90% OF OUR PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE. Speak with a Career Pathway Advisor to get started by calling 937.548.5546 or visit: www.edisonohio.edu OH-70187080

Gaylen Blosser | DarkeCountyMedia.com

Darke County Airport manager, Scott Naas.

District Office Manager, asked us to put our wish list together, and the next thing you know, he said, ‘we can do this.’” Justification for the one hundred percent federally funded project set forth by the FAA will not only bring the local airport into compliance but will add many new safety features. “Because of our great relationship with the FAA and their understanding of our desire to continue the growth of tourism,


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