News

By Jacob Clemens

TROY — Miami Valley citizens are encouraged to nominate U.S. military veterans or those actively serving in any U.S. military branch to receive a Quilt of Valor (QOV), made locally by volunteers.

TROY — Care for the Caregiver is a free, small-group, in-person workshop series held on the first four Thursdays in August from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Troy-Miami County Public Library. Spots are limited to accommodate the space of the room so register by Aug. 1 for one, all or multiple sessions on the Agency website or by contacting Mary Hairston by email at [email protected] or phone at 937-341-6944. To learn more visit https://info4seniors.org/caregiver- workshops/.

Local kids gathering candy and gifts tossed by parade participants during the Troy/Miami Valley Veterans Museum Independence Day Parade.

TROY — Members of the Troy Planning Commission approved several proposed changes to the city’s regulations on residential solar panels during their regularly scheduled meeting held on Wednesday, June 28.

TROY — Hayner’s Lucky Lemonade Concert series features current, regional, original music. The 2023 series will open with one of Troy’s true originals, The Bootleg Blues Band.

TROY — Fridays on Prouty Concert Series continues July 14 with the big sound of Mike Wade and the Nasty Nati Brass Band.

TROY — Come hear the dynamic local author Martin Stewart discuss his book titled “Redemption: The 71st Ohio Volunteer Infantry in the Civil War” on Monday, July 10, at 6:30 p.m.

NASHVILLE — Jordan Davis takes his job seriously — no doubt about it — but he admits it’s a labor of love.

By Amantha Garpiel