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TROY — The Miami County Dental Clinic is pleased to announce Dr. Keira Ankrom, D.D.S., will be joining the practice in June 2023.

TROY — Remember the Vietnam War and 1973? Probably not, but Air Force fighter pilot Captain Guy Dennis Gruters does. After being held as a prisoner of war for five plus years, including time in the infamous Hanoi Hilton, he was repatriated to the U.S. in 1973 along with 591 surviving POWs.

TROY — Upper Valley Medical Center (UVMC) leaders thanked volunteers for their dedication and service at the UVMC Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon recently held at the hospital. The UVMC executive team served lunch to those in attendance.

PLEASANT HILL — Help boost the blood supply before the Memorial Day weekend and get a chance to win Taylor Swift tickets by donating at the Village of Pleasant Hill Council community blood drive Thursday, May 25, from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Church of the Brethren, 300 E. Monument St., Pleasant Hill.

TIPP CITY — Help boost the blood supply before the Memorial Day weekend and get a chance to win Taylor Swift tickets by donating at the Victory Church community blood drive Tuesday, May 23, from 3 to 7 p.m. at 4645 S. County Road 25A, Tipp City.

SPRINGFIELD — Mercy Health - Springfield announced that vascular and interventional neurologist Dr. Jody Short will be speaking on the topic of stroke awareness and prevention for the May edition of the Mercy Health Speaker Series.

BRADFORD — The Treasurer of the Board of Bradford Exempted Village School District, Bradford, pursuant to ORC 121.22 is hereby giving notice that the Bradford Exempted Village School District Board of Education will meet in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 16, at 760 Railroad Ave., Bradford.

By Haylee Pence

By Matt Clevenger

PIQUA — SkillsUSA has named 24 SkillsUSA schools as Models of Excellence for 2023 including the Upper Valley Career Center (UVCC).