CBC’s first donation of 2023
HUBER HEIGHTS — Huber Heights donor William “Wes” Westmoreland uncorked 2023 by making his 50th lifetime blood donation ON Jan. 2 at the Dayton Community Blood Center and is leading the way as the first CBC blood donor of the New Year.
Seventh-grader wins Miami East Spelling Bee
CASSTOWN — A seventh-grader at Miami East Junior High won the school’s Spelling Bee on Dec. 16, 2022. There were 42 students entered into the spelling bee which was organized by Jodi Metzger.
Test Your Well Fair at Miami East High School
CASSTOWN — Is your home’s well more than 40 years old? Is it less than 50 feet deep? Has it been more than a year since the water was tested? If you answered yes to any of these questions, bring a well water sample so that in less than 30 minutes you can learn if there might be a hazardous level of nitrate in your drinking water.
Fourth person charged in Troy park shooting
PIQUA — A fourth person has been arrested in connection with a shooting that occurred at the Troy Community Park on Aug. 24, 2022.
St. Paul’s Church donates to 5 local nonprofits
PIQUA — “On Sunday Dec. 11, 2022, St. Paul’s Church, located at 500 N. Downing St. in Piqua, made generous donations to five local nonprofits,” according to a press release from St. John’s Church.
More than 60,000 view Benedict XVI’s body at Vatican
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI ‘s body, his head resting on a pair of crimson pillows, lay in state in St. Peter’s Basilica on Monday as tens of thousands queued to pay tribute to the pontiff who shocked the world by retiring a decade ago.
County Commissioners recognize storm workers
TROY – The Miami County Commissioners publicly recognized all of the crew members who worked to clear roadways following the winter storm that passed through over the Christmas holiday weekend at their general meeting on Thursday, Dec. 29.
YMCA educates community on diabetes
PIQUA — The Miami County YMCA is currently enrolling participants for a seven week program on diabetes education, support and self-management. Each session will concentrate on various topics to help participants establish good habits and learn how to manage their pre-diabetes or diabetes symptoms.
Donate at Piqua Baptist to stock winter blood supply
PIQUA — Join the mission of strengthening the winter blood supply during January, National and Ohio Blood Donor Awareness Month, by making a blood donation at the Piqua Baptist Church community blood drive Thursday, Jan. 5 from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. at 1402 W High St., Piqua.
Taekwondo for all ages with TMCS
TIPP CITY — Tipp Monroe Community Services is offering several Taekwondo classes at the TMCS building. All sessions run for eight weeks and registration begins Jan. 16. The cost is $90 for residents and $92 non-residents. Additional family members are $50 for residents and $52 non-residents. The cost of uniforms and belt rank fees are paid directly to the instructor.
