Hayner continues to inspire, encourage Troy’s cultural endeavors
TROY — In 2024, The Troy-Hayner Cultural Center celebrates its 48th anniversary as the premier cultural arts center in Troy and the surrounding Miami Valley area. Hayner continues to serve the area with over fifty art and cultural classes supporting hundreds of students annually, according to a report submitted by Terrilynn Meece, Troy-Hayner Cultural Center’s music and marketing manager.
Piqua Arts Council saw steady growth
PIQUA — Piqua Arts Council continued a pattern of stability and steady growth during 2023.
The New Path, Inc. expands offerings in 2024
TIPP CITY — As Miami County grows, so does one of the county’s largest nonprofit organizations, The New Path, Inc. The organization is calling new places home and offering new programs for residents of the community.
Piqua Public Library’s 2023 Summer Reading Club- most successful in years
By Amantha Garpiel
Miami County Visitors & Convention Bureau reports lodging was up in 2023
TROY — The Miami County Visitors & Convention Bureau (MCVCB) reports receiving two awards, the addition of two new trails in Miami County and an increase in lodging tax in 2023 over 2022, which means more visitors.
Piqua Public Library Lounge: Michna to portray Helen Keller
PIQUA — As part of the Friends of the Piqua Public Library Lounge series for 2024, Jessica Michna will be portraying Helen Keller on March 21 at 7 p.m.
FLL team gives presentation
WACO Rockets members Pierce Gipe, 12, left to right, Caleb Apple, 12, both Miami East students, Kyle Calvert, home schooled student, Raheeni Rajput, 12, Dayton Regional Stem School student, Evelyn Bilokonsky, 11, home schooled student, Thomas Knapke, 12, Miami East student, Maeleigh Calvert, 10, home schooled student, Pranjali Inguva, 11, Dayton Regional Stem School student, and Maddox Green, 11, Dayton Regional Stem School student, gave a presentation Monday night, Feb. 19, on one of their research projects at the WACO Air Museum and Learning Center. The robotics team will take part in a state FIRST Lego League (FLL) competition at Hobart Arena in Troy on March 9-10.
Midmark finds success with Ohio’s TechCred Program
VERSAILLES — Midmark Corp., the only company transforming healthcare experiences through innovative design within the medical, dental and animal health environments, is touting the success it has seen from participating in Ohio’s TechCred Program focused on reimbursement for upskill training of Ohio workers.
Piqua Library celebrates Black History Month with African Dance showcase
By Amantha Garpiel
Non-profit gives local high school girls prom opportunity
PIQUA — The Piqua based ministry Hope Closet is celebrating its five-year anniversary of giving girls free prom dresses.
