Darke County • October 27, 2025
Good morning, Darke County. As twilight descended on Pleasant Hill Cemetery, history stirred among the gravestones. Four Revolutionary War veterans—including Andrew Dye, whose first wife was Martha Washington's cousin—were honored with muskets resting against their markers and stories shared by descendants. This direct connection to America's founding family reminds us that national history often lies quietly in our own backyard, waiting for someone to illuminate its significance.
On the gridiron, determination proved more powerful than perfection when St. Henry's Charlie Werling charged through Versailles' defense for four touchdown runs, securing a 26-20 victory despite early setbacks. The win gives the playoff-bound Redskins (9-1) momentum heading into their bye week. Meanwhile, faculty at Miami University find themselves at a crossroads with the federal "Compact for Academic Excellence," facing a dilemma where neither signing nor declining comes without potential consequences.
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🇺🇸 History came alive at twilight among Revolutionary heroes' graves. The Twilight Walk with Revolutionary Spirits event at Pleasant Hill Cemetery honored four Revolutionary War veterans buried there: Andrew Dye, William Long, Michael Williams, and Thomas Hill. Members of the Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution gathered to share the stories of these patriots on October 24, with muskets resting against gravestones as the sun set. Notably, Andrew Dye's first wife was Martha Washington's first cousin, creating a direct connection to America's founding family.
🏈 Four touchdown runs by quarterback power St. Henry to victory. The Redskins overcame a pick-six at the start of the second half to defeat Versailles 26-20 in their season finale. Charlie Werling rushed for 119 yards and all four touchdowns, proving coach Josh Werling's philosophy that "you don't have to be perfect to win." Despite some missed kicks and interceptions, St. Henry leaned on their running game and senior leadership to finish with an impressive 9-1 record. The win gives the playoff-bound Redskins momentum heading into their bye week.
🎓 Ohio universities face tough choices over federal education compact. At Miami University, faculty express alarm about the government's "Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education." The invitation came shortly after MIT rejected the compact, with threats that other selected universities might also refuse. Professors worry about potential consequences whether they sign or decline the agreement. The compact appears to present universities with a difficult dilemma where either choice could negatively impact their institutions.
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