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Anna announces reduced, free lunch policy for 2024-25
Anna Local Schools has announced its 2024-2025 program year policy free and reduced-price meals, or free milk for students unable to pay the full price of meals or milk served under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast, After School Care Snack or Special Milk Programs. Each school office and...
Sidney Municipal Court: June 2024
SIDNEY — The following people appeared for sentencing in Sidney Municipal Court during the month of June 2024. All sentences include the cost of prosecution:. Douglas Jerome Obringer, 32, of Centerville, was charged with speeding, $175 fine. Jonathan Kent Leach, 32, of Cincinnati, was charged with speeding, $135 fine.
Plans underway for Sidney’s Civil War Living History Weekend
SIDNEY — Final plans are being made for Sidney’s Civil War Living History Weekend. The two-day event is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 21, and Sunday, Sept. 22, in Tawawa Park in Sidney. The event is free and open to the public. “Tawawa Park’s 230 acres is ideally suited...
Volunteers participate in Clean Sweep of Great Miami River
SIDNEY — Volunteers once again climbed into boats and started hunting for trash as they took part in the annual Clean Sweep of the Great Miami River on Friday morning. “The main goal is to remove trash from the river. Tires are a big thing. Second aim is to make people aware of the river so they know it needs to be taken care of,” Sidney Storm Water Technician Gregg Mitchell said. “Bring awareness to the importance of clean water the importance of the river to our town.”
Piqua McDonald’s blood drive is Aug. 2
PIQUA – Donate blood during a summer of low supply at the Scott Family McDonald’s community blood drive Friday, Aug. 2, from noon to 3 p.m. at 987 E. Ash St., Piqua. Schedule an appointment to donate with Solvita (formerly Community Blood Center) on the Donor Time app, by calling 937-461-3220, or at www.donortime.com. Walk-ins are also welcome at the Solvita Dayton Center, 349 S. Main St.
Board of Elections prepares for November election
SIDNEY — The November general election is fast approaching and the Shelby County Board of Elections has been planning the many steps that must occur to assure a successful election. “In early May, Board members and staff attended a Regional Conference conducted by Ohio’s Secretary of State entitled “Ready...
Piqua Commission hears ordinance to change meeting rules
PIQUA — The Piqua City Commission introduced an ordinance to adopt new rules for future commission meetings during on Tuesday, July 16. Some of the new updated rules for meetings would include: not continuing meetings after 9 p.m.; ensuring all comments are related to city business or activities; and instituting a public comment request card which will be monitored throughout public comment sessions.
Completing the mission: Documentary bookends local painter's place in Ohio's outer space history
When Bill Hinsch set out to paint a 9-by-12 foot painting of Ohio’s most famous astronauts commissioned for the statehouse rotunda in 2023, he wasn’t sure if he could complete the job. He was 69 years old. He had just had two hip replacements. The painting would require him to stand on a scaffold for hours a day, working at a scale much larger than he had worked before. Yet one year, and some 1,000 hours of work later, Bill Hinsch, a Perrysburg resident, finished Ohioans in Space. The painting now hangs in the statehouse, in homage to Ohio’s remarkable astronaut legacy. Now, Bill Hinsch’s son, Alex Hinsch, has directed a documentary about his father’s painting. The documentary, titled Cradle of Astronauts, will highlight Bill Hinsch’s work on the painting and also tell the story of Ohio’s role in the history of NASA – bringing focus to the state’s “small-town heroes” who left their mark on U.S. space history.
Federal funding secured for major road construction project in Shawnee Township
ALLEN COUNTY, OH (WLIO) - Plans for a major road construction project in Shawnee Township are underway. The Allen County Engineer has secured federal funding that will cover the majority of a 2.8-million-dollar project that will make improvements at both the Shawnee Road and Breese Road intersection along with the South Dixie and Breese Road intersection. Breese Road between the two intersections will also get improvements, along with new pavement. A recent study has been completed on what changes would increase the safety of those areas.
Sidney-Shelby County Chamber of Commerce accepting nominations for Zenith award
SIDNEY — For 33 years, the Sidney-Shelby County Chamber of Commerce has recognized an individual that has dedicated themselves to a lifetime of community service to Shelby County. The Chamber is now accepting nominations for the 2024 award. The Chamber’s Zenith Award originated in 1990 and has been presented...
Flower business gives presentation at Piqua Library
PIQUA — The Friends of the Piqua Library will be presenting a probe by Linear Lane, a new local business in Piqua, on Thursday, Aug. 8, at 7 p.m. in the lobby of the Piqua Library. The husband and wife team of Pat Kleman and Michelle Perry grow specialty...
Piqua Arts Council seeks new executive director
PIQUA — The Piqua Arts Council is seeking candidates to fill the role of executive director. Current executive director, Jordan Knepper, has accepted an opportunity with the Community Foundation of Shelby County as their director of donor services. He will make the transition into the new role this fall.
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