Rep. Davidson hosts town hall
MIDDLETOWN — Rep. Warren Davidson (R-OH) hosted a Congressional Town Hall Wednesday night, Aug. 16, at Miami University’s Middletown campus to provide updates on the 118th Congress.
Merz crowned Fair King, Male Outstanding 4-Her
By Sheryl Roadcap
Making memories at the fair
Memories made at the Miami County Fair on Tuesday, Aug. 15.
Golden Anniversary photo
The 2023 Golden Anniversary Miami County couples, married for at least 50 years, gather for the Miami County Fair’s annual photo on Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023. The annual 50th anniversary photo was held at the Miami County Fair on Senior Day. Some of the names could be missing or out of order based on if the couples stand for their names to be recorded or were aligned correctly. Row 1 : Inge & Gery Voisard, Troy, 52; David & Mary Jo Enneking, Troy, 50; Harold & Minnie Stover, Covington, 63; Fred & Joy Heisler, Piqua, 62; Don & Beverly Konz, Piqua, 62; Barbara & Henry Rumpff, Troy, 63; Garry & Peggy Sue Myers, Laura, 58; Mike & Elaine Kirby, Fletcher, 50; Jon & Carol Strawser, Laura, 53; Ray & Sue Brown, Troy, 52. Row 2: Bob & Judy Long, Troy, 56; Troy, 64; Nancy & Marian Cromes, Piqua, 67; Duane & Phyllis Rapp, Covington, 67; Jim & Sandra Christy, Piqua, 60; Joan & Butch Neth, Piqua, 63; Dick & Gayle Hawkins, Troy, 57; David & Esther Jackson, Troy, 60; Jim & Cheryl Erbaugh, Piqua, 55; Jolene & Lynn Shellenberger, Pleasant Hill, 59; Andrew & Carol Edgerly, West Milton, 60; Lavonne & Jim Wren, Troy, 58. Row 3: Tom & Jane Warner, West Milton, 60; Bob & Ann Baird, Troy, 66; Les & Sharon Trittschuh, West Milton, 54; Charles & Aha Marrs Piqua, 50; Dick & Sue Holliday, Troy, 60; George & Janet Lightner, Troy, 57; Bill & Cindy Westfall, Covington, 54; Gene & Margie Pohlschneider, Piqua, 59; Dale & Christy Motter, Fletcher, 51. Row 4: Bob & Barb Bowman, Casstown, 52; Bill & Susie Deaton, St. Paris, 62; Ted & Jolene Hauschild, Piqua, 60; Dave & Marle Anderson, Piqua, 55; Paul & Sherry Laughman, Troy, 51; Ted & Gail Jones, Piqua, 56; Gary & Sue Campbell, Troy, 57; Fred & Rita Stall, Piqua, 68; Mike & Robin Skaggs, Piqua, 50. Row 5: Steve & Jammie Detrick, Troy, 56; Lester & Lennett Francis, Troy, 68; Nevin & Liz Fessler, Troy, 59; Pat & Scott Brumbaugh, Troy, 54; Gary & Patsy Jones, Tipp City, 52; Rod & Durinda Geiger, New Carlisle, 57; Fred & Edna Bruns, Troy, 61; Stephen & Klarinda King, Piqua, 56. Row 6: Vennard & Melodie Vorhees, Piqua, 51; Mike & Sandi Spilizewski, Casstown, 50; Charles & Kay Nickel, Covington, 52; Clarence & Susan Smith, Piqua, 60.
King (Queen) of the Ring
Darby Welbaum, 19, member of Farrow to Finish 4-H club, of West Milton, is King (Queen) of the Ring at the Miami County Fair during the Wednesday, Aug. 16, competition.
Merz, Vannus named Outstanding Male, Female 4-Hers
By Sheryl Roadcap
West Milton plans Rock the Hill concert Aug. 19
By Matt Clevenger
Thursday to Monday forecast
Thursday to Monday forecast
Balloon glow event at Huffman Prairie to celebrate National Aviation Day
DAYTON — Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park will celebrate National Aviation Day on Saturday, Aug. 19, with a hot air balloon glow at sunset.
Reserve Champion FFA Shop Project
The Reserve Champion FFA Shop Project was Ty Roeth, of Troy. He is a member of the Miami East-MVCTC FFA Chapter and the son of Mark and Paula Roeth. His project was a medium wooden project of an American Flag.