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Solvita to host blood drive in Sidney
SIDNEY — The regional blood supply is at its lowest point of the summer with critical shortages of every blood type, and Solvita is urging donors to support local hospital patients in need by donating at the Peerless Food Equipment community blood drive from 9 to 11 a.m. on Aug. 23 at 500 S. Vandemark Rd. in Sidney.
Sidney natural gas aggregation contract renewal delayed
For several months, the city’s aggregation consultant, Affordable Gas and Electric, LLC, has been working with suppliers to secure a new natural gas aggregation rate for the city’s program. Unfortunately, an issue in receiving accurate eligible customer data from CenterPoint Energy will delay the contract renewal process. As...
Miami Valley election boards feeling good about their number of poll workers
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Poll workers were in short supply during March’s primary elections in Ohio. With less than three months until the general election – including for president – the need for poll workers grows. Both Montgomery and Miami counties said they expect a large turnout, and poll workers will be essential to handle […]
Edison State receives Walmart grant for Veterans’ lounge.
PIQUA — Walmart provided a $1,500 local community grant to The Edison Foundation, which it received on behalf of Edison State Community College. The College will use the grant to improve the Veterans’ Lounge at the Piqua Campus. Nathan Kelly, store manager of the Piqua Walmart, visited campus on Wednesday, July 23, during which he presented a grant check and toured the Veterans’ Lounge.
City offices in Piqua will close for several hours
PIQUA, Ohio (WDTN) — The City of Piqua will host an appreciation event, which will cause city offices to close for a few hours today. The city announced on social media that from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. offices will close to allow employees to attend the annual employee appreciation event. “The Piqua Utility Business […]
Piqua Commission OK’s rule changes for future meetings
PIQUA—The Piqua Commission passed an ordinance to adopt new rules for future meetings despite opposition from several residents and one commissioner at a special meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 14. The ordinance repeals Piqua’s Code 30.15 and adopts new rules for the commission, including using the first half of the...
Braig Celebrates First Book at Knowlton Library
First-time author Kevin Braig and professional cartoonist Andrew Paavola tonight celebrated the launch of their new book, Bookmakers vs Ball Owners: Behind the Demolition of the U.S. Ban on Honorable Sports Betting and Bookmaking, at the Knowlton Library in Bellefontaine, Ohio. Braig and Paavola donated all proceeds from the book sales at the event to the library.
Vollrath to Serve as 2024 United Way Campaign Chair
You’d be hard-pressed to find a bigger champion for Logan County than Ben Vollrath. The President and CEO of the Chamber of Commerce moved to Bellefontaine with his family six years ago and instantly fell in love with the small-town atmosphere. “Logan County has it in a way I’ve...
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