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Governor DeWine appoints Kendell to Miami County Municipal Court
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine Tuesday announced the appointment of Anthony Kendell to the Miami County Municipal Court. Kendell, of Piqua, will assume office on July 22, 2024, and will be taking the seat formerly held by Judge Gary Nasal, who retired. He will serve the remainder of the unfinished term and will need to run for election in November 2025 to retain the seat.
Public can check out telescope from Piqua library
Piqua Public Library patrons can check out more than just books or movies. The library now has a telescope available at the circulation desk. People can check out the telescope for up to seven days. As long as it is available, it can be checked out by any adult with a valid ID and a library card.
New fingerprinting devices coming to local courts
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Local courts are set to receive new technology for fingerprinting. In the Miami Valley, select courts in Clark, Clinton, Darke Greene, Logan, Miami, Montgomery, Preble and Warren counties are receiving the new devices. According to Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, the technology will allow the state’s computerized criminal records database more […]
Miami County Garden Tour July 20
TROY — The Miami County in Bloom Garden Tour is scheduled for July 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This event is presented by the Miami County Master Gardener volunteers. The theme is “A Garden is Music to the Earth!”. Tickets are $15 presale or $20 the...
Cruise-In draws people to Tawawa Park
SIDNEY — The Shelby County Historical Society held its seventh annual Cruise-In on Saturday afternoon in Tawawa Park. This event has been a staple for the community to show off its history through vehicles. Despite the rain, over 120 cars were registered to be displayed throughout the park. Families...
Grant to provide free 2024-25 lunches to all PCS students
PIQUA — Piqua Board of Education (BOE) Thursday, June 27, learned about a grant that will allow all students in the district to receive free breakfasts and lunches during the 2024-25 school year. The BOE also heard about a program that helps people in need with yard work and around their property, as well as a statement of disappointment from a Piqua City Schools (PCS) graduate, who was not selected for a teaching position, despite her experience.
Sidney fireworks planned for Thursday
SIDNEY — The plans for this year’s Fourth of July fireworks display are nearly complete. This year’s show, like those of the past several years, is scheduled to be held at 10 p.m. on Thursday on the grounds of Sidney Middle School. The rain date will be...
Registration open for Run for the Mums 5K
TIPP CITY — Registration for the Annual TMCS Run for the Mums 5K is now open. The race will begin at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28, at Tipp City Park located at 418 N. Third St. Preregistration runs until Sept. 11 and costs $25 (includes t-shirt) or $20 with no shirt. Online registration will remain open from Sept. 12 to 18, costs $25, and does not include a shirt. For those who prefer to register on the day of the race, race day registration is available from 6:30 to 7:45 a.m. at the Tipp City Park Roundhouse and costs $25. Race shirts will be available for $10 on the morning of the event, but quantities are limited.
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