Piqua Arts Council to host poetry competition
PIQUA — For the second time, Piqua Arts Council (PAC) will be hosting the West Central Regional Final for the National Endowment for the Arts’ Poetry Out Loud Competition. The National Endowment for the Arts works with state partners, the Ohio Arts Council in PAC’s case, and they in turn work with regional partners to host this competition where the winner takes home a $20,000 cash prize.
Piqua police reports
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EMA director gives vaccine update
TROY — During his weekly COVID-19 update to Miami County Commissioners, Emergency Management Agency Director Joel Smith shared information regarding the vaccination program.
Powell named vice-chair of committee
COLUMBUS — Ohio House Speaker Bob Cupp (R-Lima) recently appointed State Rep. Jena Powell (R-Arcanum) as vice-chair of the Economic and Workforce Development Committee during the 134th General Assembly.
Ohio’s Hospice of Miami County launches $2M campaign
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Piqua government offices to re-open
PIQUA — The Piqua Municipal Government Complex will reopen to the public on Monday, Feb. 8. While the city building is open to the public, the following COVID-19 guidelines will be required.
Pella donates $25K to Troy parks
TROY — A new fitness option will be added to the Paul G. Duke Park thanks to Troy’s newest industrial partner Pella Corp.
Modern On Market caters to brides’ special day
TROY — For business owners Olivia Peltier and Ashley Dunlavy, opening a bridal shop in downtown Troy was a serendipitous decision.
Area briefs
Blood drive upcoming
Vaccine appointments unavailable at MCPH this week
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