Donate for CBC’s 12 Days of Giving
DAYTON — Take part in Community Blood Center’s “12 Days of Giving” by making plans to donate at the Ginghamsburg Church community blood drive Saturday, Dec. 10 from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 6759 S. County Road 25A, Tipp City.
‘Tis the season for Tipp City Lights
TIPP CITY — ‘Tis the season to be merry and bright. Tipp Monroe Community Services is holding their third annual holiday lights driving tour, Tipp City lights. The tour will include the areas of Tipp City and Monroe Township and runs Dec. 2-25 from 6-9 p.m. Maps are available at www.tmcomservices.org, TMCS Facebook page or at the TMCS office from Dec. 3-22. The deadline to have your home included in the tour is Dec. 1.
1 burglar arrested, 1 still at large
BETHEL — A Dayton was taken into custody last week by Miami County Sheriff’s deputies as he exited an unoccupied residence in the 8000 block of state Route 202 in Bethel Township. A warrant has also been issued for a second man from Vandalia.
Scrooge goes to trial at Troy Civic Theatre
TROY — What better way to start the celebration of the holidays than with live theatre? The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge by Mark Brown opens Dec. 2 at Troy Civic Theatre, and runs for two weekends.
Omega Psi Phi Achievement Week awards
PIQUA — On Friday, Nov. 18, the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Xi Iota Iota Chapter held their annual Achievement Week Celebration ceremony at Edison State Community College.
Downtown Troy celebrates Small Business Saturday
Ava Kerce, left, Jaxson Kerce and Natasha Kerce pick out candy at Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop during Small Business Saturday on Saturday, Nov. 26.
Donnelly Advised Grants awarded by PCF
PIQUA — The Piqua Community Foundation (PCF) recently awarded grants from the Donnelly Advised Fund totaling $24,200 to 18 organizations that serve Piqua residents.
‘12 Beers of Christmas’ tickets now on sale
PIQUA — Beer lovers can celebrate the holidays with a “12 Beers of Christmas” gift set from Mainstreet Piqua that is now on sale.
UVMC earns ‘A’ from Leapfrog Group
TROY — Upper Valley Medical Center (UVMC) has again earned an “A” grade from the Leapfrog Hospital Ratings program for the fall of 2022. This national distinction, which also was achieved in the spring of this year and fall of 2021, recognizes the hospital’s achievements in protecting patients from preventable harm and error.
Baumhauer celebrates 11 years
PIQUA — Samuel Frederick Baumhauer, of Piqua, is celebrating his 11th birthday on Sunday, Nov. 27.
