Duchak takes primary election for sheriff
By Sheryl Roadcap
Edison presents Administrative Professionals Day
PIQUA—Edison State Community College will present a special program on Wednesday, April 24, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Piqua Campus in recognition of Administrative Professionals Day. This annual event salutes the contributions of office support staff throughout the area.
Miami County will not participate in Wednesday tornado drill
TROY — Miami County will not be participating in the statewide tornado dill planned for Wednesday morning on March 20.
Wednesday to Sunday forecast
Wednesday to Sunday forecast
Election Day is here
Miami County voters stroll into polling locations to cast their ballots in the 2024 Ohio primary election on Tuesday, March 19.
Troy Strawberry Festival 2024 theme announced
The Troy Strawberry Festival has announced the 2024 theme and logo to be: “Blooming Berries!” The 2024 festival will be held June 1 and 2 for a “Blooming good time featuring entertainment on three stages, arts and craft vendors and lots of strawberry food delights.” Stay up to date about the festival at https://www.troystrawberryfest.com/
DeWine launches statewide firefighting foam takeback program
FAIRBORN — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has launched a first-of-its-kind initiative to destroy hazardous per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in firefighting foam.
New spring programs at Piqua Public Library
By Amantha Garpiel
Crafts retailer Joann files for bankruptcy
NEW YORK — Fabric and crafts retailer Joann has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, as consumers continue to cut back on discretionary spending and some pandemic-era hobbies.
Owner of missing statue makes large donation to tornado victim relief fund
RUSSELLS POINT — The nearly 20-foot-tall statue of Our Lady of Fatima was blown away by the powerful EF3 tornado which hit Indian Lake on March 14, 2024. The statue has not been found and it would have turned 60 years old this August. The statue’s owner, a non-profit organization, the American Society of Ephesus Inc. (“ASE”), had planned a major celebration this August. But plans have changed.
