News

  1. Ongoing Outbreak of Cyclosporiasis Affecting Ohioans

    Jul. 13, 2026

    Article taken from Ohio State University Extension, Family and Consumer Science Webpage: Ongoing Outbreak of Cyclosporiasis Affecting Ohioans | Family and Consumer Sciences

  2. Ansonia Area Community Food Pantry

    May. 06, 2026

    If you are in need of food assistance and are a resident of Darke or Mercer County, the Ansonia Area Community Food Pantry can help. The food pantry is located in the Ansonia Methodist Church. It is open by appointment only. Non-perishable food items and frozen meat are available. The amount of food varies and is dependent on the family size in each household.

  3. Shared Harvest

    Feb. 03, 2026

    GREENVILLE, OH -- Shared Harvest Foodbank, in partnership with OSU Extension, Darke County, and Darke County United Way, will once again host a “drive-thru” food distribution at Radiant Lighthouse on Wednesday, July 22nd from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

  4. 2026 ServSafe Test Dates

    Dec. 10, 2025

    Level 2 Food Safety Training Certification Exam and Online Training Meets Ohio Department of Health requirements for Level 2 Certification in Food Protection

    Don’t have the time to sit through a Level 2 Food Safety Training?  Can’t find one near you? We have the answer!

  5. Blast Off!

    Sep. 11, 2025

    Blast Off! a free-to-attend online parent education series is back. The sessions use Active Parenting curricula--videos and discussions to introduce information concepts that may help participants to improve their parenting. Blast Off! Includes three 4-session series, each series  focuses on a different age group of children: birth to five, five to twelve, or teenagers.

    Joseph Maiorano, PhD, your Blast Off! flight crew, will lead your journey toward improved and less stressful parenting.

  6. Darke County Wellness & Job Resource Guide

    Mar. 17, 2025

    Welcome to the Darke County Wellness & Job Resource Guide

    Finding the right resources for health, well-being, and employment can be challenging. This guide is designed to connect you with essential services, programs, and opportunities in Darke County. Whether you’re seeking healthcare, mental health support, job training, unemployment or employment opportunities, we’ve gathered the best local resources to support you on your journey.

  7. Shared Harvest

    Mar. 04, 2025

    GREENVILLE, OH -- Shared Harvest Foodbank, in partnership with OSU Extension, Darke County, and Darke County United Way, will once again host a “drive-thru” food distribution at Radiant Lighthouse on Wednesday, December 17th from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

  8. Darke County Health Dept Offers Newborn Home Visits

    Feb. 06, 2025

    Newborn Home Visits in Darke County

    Greenville, Ohio – The first few days and weeks home with a newborn can be a challenging time for everyone. Let our free Family Connects program help you. Our nurses Emily, Casey, Kim, and Janet are here to provide help for baby, mom, and family. Services include a baby health check, Mom’s health check, post-partum depression screening, community connections, and more.

  9. 4-H Volunteer Training

    Jan. 03, 2025

    Volunteers and parents help make 4-H possible. Without 4-H volunteers and parents the program would not have the mentors and leaders that 4-Hers need in order to learn the new skills that 4-H has to offer youth. With each volunteer comes knowledge, experiences, and skills which can be taught to 4-H youth and shared with the 4-H program "to make the best better." Volunteers and parents are a major reason for 4-H's success in youth development.

  10. Darke County Health Dept. Offers Flu Immunizations

    Sep. 17, 2024

    Protect Yourself This Flu Season

    GREENVILLE, OHIO – Public Health Officials at the Darke County Health Department want to remind citizens to safeguard their health this upcoming fall and winter by receiving their flu shot.

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