Rehab side of West Central JDF to close
MIAMI COUNTY — Once a haven for troubled youth, the state of Ohio announced it is closing the rehabilitation side of the West Central Juvenile Facility (WCJRC) located on County Road 25-A outside of Troy.
Covington girls gut out win over Greenon
By Rob Kiser
County bridge package in works
TROY — The Miami County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday authorized contract negotiations for professional design and engineering services for the 2021 Miami County Bridge Package.
Martin helps Washington Football Team to playoffs; runs dog rescue near West Milton
Former Milton-Union and Indiana University standout Wes Martin won’t mind if he never experiences another NFL season like the past one.
Bethel student expelled for a knife at school
BETHEL TWP. — On Monday, Bethel Local Schools’ Superintendent Justin Firks said he’s reviewing policies and procedures following the report of a 13-year-old male middle school student having a weapon and why it wasn’t immediately addressed by officials.
Pet of the Week
Meet Frankie
Hidden camera found in county office
By Aimee Hancock
Piqua’s Wiley, Lehman Catholic’s Bostic go unbeaten at Lehman wrestling quad
SIDNEY — It has been a tough season for wrestlers and coaches, with numerous tournaments being postponed.
Health commissioner to address council
TROY — Troy City Council has planned for a presentation from the Miami County Health District Commissioner Dennis Propes at its meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 1, at the Bravo Room at Hobart Arena.
A Voice of Democracy
Owen Via, 18, of Newton Township, recently earned a state title in the annual VFW Voice of Democracy competition for the state of Ohio. Via, a senior at Newton High School, represented VFW Post No. 6557 of Pleasant Hill. He will next compete in the national Voice of Democracy competition. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 restrictions, the date and place are still being determined. Via is the son of Jason and Mandy Via.
