Public supports girls basketball coach at Covington BOE meeting
COVINGTON — A small crowd of parents, coaches and student athletes attended the Covington Exempted Village School District Board of Education Meeting held on Thursday, Dec. 15, offering their support for head girls high school basketball Coach Brandon Studebaker.
FOP making Christmas memories
Deputy Harry Busse of the Miami County Sheriff’s Office shops with Tiffany Miller, of Bradford, during Friday’s Miami County FOP /Victim Witness shopping event for crime victims to help make their holiday’s brighter. This year the Miami County FOP Lodge shopped for families and 88 children at the Meijer Store.
OSP investigates fatal crash in Beavercreek
Beavercreek – The Xenia Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is currently investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred on Trebein Road at the intersection of Dayton-Xenia Road on Dec. 16, 2022 at approximately 11:53 a.m.
Gymnastics ‘Rollers’ registration open
TROY — The Miami County YMCA Robinson Branch is offering a brand new program – Gymnastics “Rollers.” This seven-week program offers one class for kids ages 6-8.
Santa’s 217th lifetime donation
SPRINGFIELD — Ginny Coffman did a good deed by donating at the Dec. 12 Maiden Lane Church of God blood drive because there is a critical need for her type O-negative blood, not because Santa Claus was watching.
THS freshman takes masterclass with Broadway performer
TROY — Olivia McElwee, Troy High School freshman, dreams of one day performing professionally in musical theatre, perhaps even making it all the way to Broadway.
Experience ‘The Polar Express’ like no other
DAYTON — The Air Force Museum Theatre will have two special screenings of the inspiring adventure film “The Polar Express” (2004) on Thursday, Dec. 22 and Friday, Dec. 23 at 4 p.m.
‘Sundowning’ more dangerous in winter
DAYTON — The “sundowning” confusion that increases during the winter months in individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias can also lead to a higher risk of wandering off and getting lost. During the colder winter months, wandering can be especially perilous.
Spreading cheer with Operation Christmas Child
TROY — Troy-area volunteers are celebrating the collection of gift-filled shoeboxes that will send a message to children around the world: God loves you, and you’re not forgotten.
City of Troy issues guidelines for snow removal
TROY — The city of Troy has released guidelines for its winter weather policies, intended to help residents and drivers understand the city’s approach to dealing with typical winter storms.
