Parks district employee injured in morning crash
By Jim Comer - DarkeCountyMedia.com
A Darke County Parks District worker was thrown from a tractor following a collision with a car Tuesday morning. Heavy fog is believed to have contributed to the crash.
Jim Comer | Darke County Media
Emergency personnel responded to the scene of a crash Tuesday morning involving a tractor and car. Minor injuries were suffered by both drivers.
Jim Comer | Darke County Media
GREENVILLE A Darke County Parks District employee was transported for evaluation early Tuesday morning following a two-vehicle crash that left him ejected from the tractor he was operating.
Darke County Parks host Jan. events
Staff report
Darke County Parks are offering several upcoming programs in January, including Parent & Preschool Adventures: Take Home Edition, Winter Bird Walk, Owl Prowl, and a Stuffed Animal Sleepover.
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DARKE COUNTY Darke County Parks has announced upcoming programs for January 2021. All programs require registration, so be sure to use the contact information below.
On Wednesday, Jan. 20 DCP will offer “Parent & Preschool Adventures: Take Home Edition.” With the same focus of past parent and preschool adventures, this take-home kit will include outdoor exploration, a craft and fun for your little one, while being safe at home. Pick-up your child’s preschool adventure kit at the Shawnee Prairie Preserve Nature Center.
Rehmerts donates to Darke County Parks
Staff report
Rehmert’s Kawasaki KTM, winner of the Wayne Nichols Memorial Snowman Decorating Contest, donated their prize winnings back to the Darke County Parks.
DARKE COUNTY In December, 2017, Darke County Parks held the first snowman decorating contest during the annual Winter Wonderland Luminary walk. The contest was extremely popular with several organizations and business participating.
The success of that first event was undoubtedly due to the time and effort of parks maintenance supervisor, Wayne Nichols. Wayne spent the day after Thanksgiving, on his personal time hauling logs, stacking and securing them as the foundation for the snowmen. Without Wayne’s knowledge, patience and equipment, the daunting task never would have been accomplished. Sadly, on December 3, 2017, the day after the luminary walk and contest, Wayne suddenly passed away. To honor Wayne and his hard work, Darke County Parks named this special contest after