FFA students compete in evaluations
CASSTOWN — The Miami East-MVCTC FFA Chapter recently competed in the District 5 Evaluations of the Ohio FFA Association held virtually. Several members of the chapter dedicated numerous hours to developing and growing their Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) records to prepare their applications for awards and degrees.
Fire damages Piqua home
PIQUA — Firefighters from Piqua and Covington Fire Departments responded to a Thursday morning house fire in Piqua.
YMCA to host indoor triathlon
TROY — The Miami County YMCA Robinson Branch will be holding an indoor triathlon consisting of swimming, bicycling and running/jogging on a treadmill on March 20. There will be five heats of four people. The first heat starts at 9 a.m. and the last heat starts at 11:30 a.m. This event is open for member and non-member registration. Space is limited, so participants are encouraged to register early.
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Overdue fees eliminated
Jazz in March Concert set at Hayner
TROY — Hayner’s “Jazz in March” concert is an annual series that celebrates jazz and is hosted by Keigo Hirakawa.
Heating assistance available through HEAP
MIAMI COUNTY — The Ohio Development Services Agency and Miami County Community Action Council (CAC) want to let Ohioans know that assistance is available to help with their heating bills this winter. The Home Energy Assistance Winter Crisis Program started November 1 and helps income-eligible Ohioans pay their heating bills and can assist with fuel tank placement, fuel tank testing, and furnace repair. The program will be open until March 31, 2021.
FFA students compete
CASSTOWN — Several members of the Miami East-MVCTC FFA Chapter recently competed in the District 5 FFA Agricultural Sales Career Development Event hosted virtually by Houston High School.
Shelter to open doors at new facility
TROY — A ribbon cutting was held Tuesday for the new Miami County Family Abuse Shelter location.
Minor damage in overnight fire
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Tornado sirens to be tested
