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Elections Board announces error
Approximately 200 ballots had incorrect return address Staff report
GREENVILLE — A number of mail-in ballots sent to Darke County voters had a return address error, the Darke County Board of Elections announced Wednesday. A limited number of Darke County voters received an incorrect return address on the enve-
lope with their ballot. The return envelope for these impacted voters has the address for the Huron County Board of Elections instead of the Darke County Board of Elections. Not more than 200 wrongly labeled return envelopes were sent to Darke County voters. The board of elections is working with its vendor, Ohio Enve-
lope Manufacturing Company, to determine the root of the error. Arrangements have been made with the Huron County Board of Elections to properly and securely transmit any ballots that may have been sent there back to the Darke County Board of Elections. “We certainly regret this error, but with the help of Huron County Board of Elections we
can make a commitment to every impacted Darke County voter that their ballot will be counted,” said Darke County Board of Elections Director Paul Schlecty. The Darke County Board of
Union City Lions Club pancake day is Nov. 7
Elections encourages any voter who may have received the incorrect return envelope to drop their absentee ballot off at the Darke County Board of Elections instead of mailing it to Huron County. If a voter would like a corrected return envelope mailed to them, they may call the board office at 937-548-1835. Darke County voters may also visit VoteOhio.gov/Track to track their ballot and ensure it has been received.
Greenville BPW hosts guest night Staff report
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located in the North Towne Plaza, just around the corner and northeast of Subway in the Walmart Plaza in Greenville. This year especially, due to the increased financial pressures from COVID-19, many community members may not
GREENVILLE — Greenville Business & Professional Women’s Club (BPW) guests and members held their annual guest night “What a Girl Wants” event on Oct. 8. This year, a “scaled down” version was held to allow for social distancing due to current COVID19 restrictions. The evening was held at the VFW on Ohio Street with social time, limited vendors, silent auction, mask contest, and appetizers catered by J’s Country Store. Several door prizes were given out and a 50/50 raffle drawing was held. The meeting was hosted by Committee Chair Debbie Niekamp along with committee members: Melissa Barhorst, Vicki Cost, Kim Fisher, Leigh Fletcher, Hallie Foureman, Susan Fowble, Deb Shiverdecker, Deb Smith, Susan Shields, and Gail Snyder. The evening included a program by Melissa Barhorst, Damsel in Defense consultant who provided tips for selfdefense. Special guest and Region 5 President, Linda Wiegand of the Lebanon Club reminded members and guests of the upcoming Region 5 virtual meeting with author of the book “Stand Up and Stand Out — Let’s Go Kick Some Glass” by Pattie S. Grimm All proceeds for the “What a Girl Wants” event go toward scholarships for young women of Darke County. Special thanks to all those who attended as well as the
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Deborah Kelly and Allison Medrano, owner of Miss Bubbles Laundry, load donated coats into the 80-pound machines for cleaning.
Coats of many colors 2nd Annual Coat Drive begins at Miss Bubbles Laundry By Carol Marsh
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Shown in a 2019 photo is Lion Larry Applegate who “flipped” pancakes for over 20 years.
GREENVILLE — Miss Bubbles Laundry will once again be collect-
ing men’s, women’s, and children’s coats this year for the Second Annual Miss Bubbles Coat Drive, which started this week, and will continue through the end of February 2021. Gently used and new coats of many colors, shapes and sizes will be accepted by dropping them off at the laundry,
OVER 90% OF OUR PROGRAMS CAN BE COMPLETED ONLINE. Speak with a Career Pathway Advisor today by calling 937.548.5546 or visit: www.edisonohio.edu OH-70207347
UNION CITY — The Union City Lions Club Pancake Day will be held Nov. 7, from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. and, due to COVID-19, the event will be drive-thru/ carryout only. Orders can be picked up in the alley beside the Union City Elks Club. Meals will consist of 4 pancakes and 3 sausage patties with butter and syrup for $7. The drive-thru line will go through the alley on the north side of the Elks Club building heading west and will exit on to Columbia Street. One pound packages of sausage will also be available for purchase. The Union City Lions Club is very supportive of community events and activities. All proceeds will go to benefit local projects and statewide Lions charities. Pictured in a 2019 photo is Lion Larry Applegate who “flipped” pancakes for over 20 years. Sponsors of this event are: Ingle Flooring, Hub City Propane, Wasson Nursery, Aukerman Auto and Tire Service, My Favorite Flower Shoppe, Reit Price Manufacturing, Union City Country Club, The Christian Book Store, Citizens Bank, Mart’s Appliance Repair and Sales, Mote Farm Service, SAVE a Lot, Kerns Bros., Inc., First Merchant’s Bank, Woodcrest Lanes & BBQ, Luz Tacos, Jim’s Auto Detailing, Bretz Sales & Service, FIRST Financial Bank, Carts and Parts,Tree Hill Farms, Shockney Electric, Bouser’s Barn, Versailles Painting Service, Smith’s Auto Service, Jo’s Corner Florists, The Corner Cupboard.