Local students graduate from Miami University
OXFORD — Miami University awarded degrees to the following students during the spring commencement of 2023
Miami County Amateur Radio Club hosts annual field day
Steve Supinger operates a radio during the annual Field Day hosted by the Miami County Amateur Radio Club at Garbry’s Big Woods Sanctuary on Casstown-Sidney Road on Saturday, June 24.
Troy-Hayner to host Made in Troy
The Troy-Hayner Cultural Center is pleased to present Made in Troy, Ohio, an historic exhibit curated by Judy Deeter. The exhibit consisting of items from the Museum of Troy History, The Troy Historical Society and several local individuals will be on exhibit from June 30 to Aug. 20. A curator’s reception is scheduled for Friday, June 30, from 5 to 6:45 pm.
Red Cross offers safety tips for Fourth of July
TROY — The American Red Cross wants everyone to enjoy a safe and fun Fourth of July, which includes ensuring a strong blood supply for patients in hospitals across the country. There has been a concerning shortfall in blood donations in recent weeks and the upcoming holiday could put a further strain on donations, as millions celebrate with family vacations and other seasonal activities. Donors of all blood types, especially those with type B negative or O negative blood as well as platelet donors, are needed to make an appointment to give now to ensure blood remains available for patients this summer.
Miami East FFA attends Camp Muskingum
CASSTOWN — The week of June 19, seven members of the FFA Chapter at Miami East High School attended the second session of Ohio FFA Camp Muskingum in Carrollton.
MVVM Independence Day Parade in Troy
TROY — The Independence Day Celebration Association, with the support of the Miami Valley Veterans Museum, and the city of Troy, are once again holding the annual Miami County July 4th parade, in downtown Troy, on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at 9 a.m.
Piqua BOE approves new Washington Elementary principal
By Matt Clevenger
Troy BOE meetings planned for June 30
TROY — The Troy Board of Education will hold its Records Commission Meeting at 7:30 a.m. on Friday, June 30 in the Troy Board of Education Conference room. The board will also hold a special meeting at 8 a.m. Friday, June 30 in the Troy Board of Education conference room to discuss the fiscal year end, as well as other action items.
The Valley Church gets ready for Vacation Bible Adventure: Ready, Set, Move!
PIQUA — There will be a lot of action at The Valley Church in Piqua as children and volunteers get ready for an exciting week of Vacation Bible Adventure.
Church of the Brethren supports Fourth of July CBC blood supplies
TROY — Community Blood Center needs donors during the July 4 holiday period of high usage and low supply. Give at a time of critical need and get a chance to win Morgan Wallen concert tickets when you donate at the Troy Church of the Brethren community blood drive Wednesday, July 5 ,from 1 to 7 p.m. at 1431 W. Main St., Troy.