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Diane Erwin

  • Writer, Editor, Blogger, and Proofreader, Freelance
Columbus
As seen in: Nature, Dayton Daily News, Journal-News, Springfield News-Sun, Battle Creek Enquirer, Dayton.com, Soapbox Cincinnati, The Helm Sandusky
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Retired magistrate judge has yet to hang up robe

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By Diane Erwin
| Dayton Daily News Verified
Michael R. Merz has been selected as a Dayton Daily News Community Gem for his volunteer work as a judicial officer for the Southern District of Ohio. Merz is a retired United States Magistrate Judge. Bryant Billing / staff Michael R. Merz had been a judge for 35 years — first for the Dayton Municipal Court, and then as a U.S. Magistrate Judge for the Southern District of Ohio — when he retired in 2011. But he didn’t hang up his robe.
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Sinclair senior adviser’s work connects Black history to the history of the nation and brings people together

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By Diane Erwin
| Dayton Daily News Verified
Michael Carter talks about items on display at the “Our American Journey” exhibit at Sinclair Community College, part of Michael and Debbie Carter Center for American History. CONTRIBUTED Martin Luther King Jr. is a household name, but not everyone knows he was a talented pool player. And those who find it controversial that Beyoncé released an album of country music may not realize that the banjo has its roots in Africa.
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Library director connects Tipp City

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By Diane Erwin
| Dayton Daily News Verified
Dayton Daily News Community Gem Lisa Santucci has been director of the Tipp City Public Library for 10 years. The library has an ice cream tricycle cart that was converted to transport books to local events and schools. CONTRIBUTED The Tipp City Public Library pushes the limits of what is possible, said Lisa Santucci, who recently celebrated 10 years as its director. “We’re in a little town, but we act like we’re a big library,” she said.
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