Ansonia is a village in Darke County, Ohio. The falls within the Greenville Metro Area, and has a total area of 0.7 square miles. 2.94% of the area is water, and the rest is land. The village was established in 1845, and was initially known as Dallas. It grew significantly once the local railroad construction was completed. It was incorporated in 1867 as the Village of Dallas. The name was changed in 1885.

Manufacturing, retail trade and agriculture, along with its related activities are the major commercial activities here. Some local outfits include Ansonia Lumber, Cox Insurance, Moody's Auto Sale and Erwin Brother's  Trucking Company. Public schooling comprises one elementary, one middle and one high school. Leis Airport is the local airport. The closest hospital is Wayne Hospital, located about 9 miles away in Greeneville. The cost of living here is 13.00% lower than the country average.

This place gets about 38 inches of rain annually. The number of days with measurable precipitation is 114. Snowfall is about 20 inches annually.

Soft as a Baby’s Bottom

The feel, smell and touch of baby (talcum powder) has always comforted me. It refreshes you skin and is oh so soft. I see how it lingers in the air and this brings concern for our health and the environment. Talc has been linked to several different kinds of cancer, including lung and ovarian cancer. Talc can contain asbestos in..