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Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Greenville hosts battle for Little Brown Jug, Versailles welcomes in Coldwater; high school football week seven preview (dailyadvocate.com) — Greenville football fans can look forward to the Little Brown Jug showdown as the Green Wave host Sidney, aiming to keep the rivalry trophy at home after last year's road win. The preview also breaks down key matchups for other Darke County teams, including Versailles versus Coldwater and several WOAC contests that shape playoff positioning.
2. Students get surprise visit from National Guard (dailyadvocate.com) — Greenville High School students got an unexpected thrill during homecoming week when an Ohio National Guard Blackhawk helicopter landed on campus, giving teens a rare chance to sit in the cockpit and cabin. Principal Jordan Miller and district leaders say the visit supports Greenville's strong career-tech and ROTC programs by exposing students to military and career pathways close to home.
3. Spirit EMS CEO Brian K. Hathaway Receives Inaugural OAMTA Spotlight Award (mercercountyoutlook.net) — Greenville's own Spirit EMS president and CEO Brian K. Hathaway has been honored with the inaugural OAMTA Spotlight Award for his decades of work in emergency medical services and community leadership. Based in Greenville and Darke County, he's credited with growing Spirit EMS, championing EMS education, and launching local workforce and training initiatives that aim to strengthen rural healthcare access across Ohio and Indiana.
4. Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Darke County in week ending Sept. 19? (triconews.com) — Premium gas prices in Darke County recently ranged widely, with Greenville listed among the cities where drivers reported paying between about $4.29 and $5.75 per gallon. The report, based on GasBuddy data for the week ending Sept. 19, compares Greenville's prices with nearby towns like New Madison, Ansonia, Union City, and Versailles, and explains how global oil markets are driving current costs.
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