Covington senior recognized by BOE
By Aimee Hancock
Covington FFA chapter recognized.
COVINGTON — On April 6, the Covington-UVCC FFA members presented for the Top Ten Premier FFA Chapter awards. The National Chapter Award is designed to recognize chapters that excel in the areas of Growing Leaders, Building Communities and Strengthening Agriculture. Covington FFA was named a Top Ten in all three areas and therefore had the chance to present for the title of Premier Chapter.
Organization donates to STEM program
MIAMI COUNTY — On May 13, Give Where You Live members heard three presentations from Upper Miami Valley STEM Education, Inc., We Love Birthday Parties and the Troy Recreation Association. Upper Miami Valley STEM Education, Inc. was the selected charity to receive a donation from the charity.
The Barn updates skate park
PLEASANT HILL — The Barn Youth Center, 2140 N. Rench Road, Pleasant Hill, has updated and renovated its skate park thanks to funds donated by the Miami County Foundation.
Repeat offenders sentenced to jail
Staff Report
Area briefs
Summer reading kick-off set
Salvation Army to being summer feeding program
PIQUA — Established in 1996, The Summer Feeding Program at The Salvation Army Piqua Corps was born from the vision of Major Margaret Starnes when she and her husband, Major Ron Starnes, were the corps officers.
Meals on Wheels receives donation
PIQUA — Meals on Wheels of Piqua recently received funding from the Upper Valley Medical Center Community Benefit Fund to assist with increased demand over the past year due to COVID-19.
PHS recognizes academic success
Piqua High School senior Katherine Hanes, center, signs her letter of intent to continue her education at the college level, as her parents, Rick and Beth Hanes look on, during Wednesday’s Piqua High School Academic signing day where 28 PHS seniors were recognized for their academic achievements, earning some $400,000 dollars in college scholarships.
Rock of ages
Piqua High School seniors Haley Krogman, left, and Elaina Lear, decorate the “Senior Rock” outside the school on Wednesday afternoon. The pair completed their painting chores in time to take part in the annual Piqua High School Academic Signing Day where both girls, along with 26 of their classmates, were recognized for their academic achievements and commitment to further their education at the college level.
