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Vietnam Veteran’s family honored
VERSAILLES — Fort GreeneVille Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, a Vietnam Commemorative Partner, and the Versailles Veteran Honor Guard honored the family of John Wayne Richard at the Versailles Vets Club on July 24. Kathy Richard McPherson, sister of John Wayne Richard proudly accepted the honor. “On behalf...
Free concert also offers food trucks, children’s inflatables
WEST MILTON—The annual Rock the Hill event will return to West Milton Municipal Park on Saturday, Aug. 17. It will offer food trucks, beer, and wine sales, and free performances by Indiana country act Shot of Whiskey and Dayton-based rock group Stranger. “It’s just a free community event to...
Covington smoothing its roads, tackling nearly 500 pothole projects in 2024
Data from the city's Thriving Neighborhood site reported 490 completed projects in FY 2024, compared to 156 in FY 2023. The data reported 206 completed projects in FY 2021 and 217 in FY 2022.
Area meetings roundup July 10-30: Minster Council approves contract for new shelter house
Minster Council approves contract for new shelter house. Minster Village Council approved a contract for the new Paris Street Park Shelter House at their meeting on July 30. The Park Street shelter house was approved via an emergency measure, awarding a $402,500 contract to Heyne Construction of Minster to construct the Paris Street Park Shelter House Project. The estimate was $380,000. Construction is expected to begin this Fall and finish in early Spring. The new facility will have utilities including electric, water and sewer for lights and restrooms. The building will also house the equipment for the new splash pad.
Sidney conducts additional fogging after mosquito tests positive for West Nile
SIDNEY — The City of Sidney conducted additional mosquito fogging on Thursday within a one-mile radius of Graceland Cemetery, in addition to the routine fogging within City limits. On July 31, the City collected mosquitoes for virus testing by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources as part of the...
Bids due by Aug. 27 for City of Greenville Water Treatment Chemicals
GREENVILLE – Sealed bids for the purchase of Water Treatment Chemicals for the City of Greenville shall be received by the Board of Control, c/o Megan Bailey, Municipal Building, 100 Public Square, Greenville, Ohio 45331, until 10:00 AM, August 27,2024 at which time they will be opened and read aloud in the Municipal Council Room.
Miami County Fair (OH) draw information
Troy, OH — The Miami County Fair in Troy, Ohio, is accepting entries for racing on Monday (Aug. 12) and Tuesday (Aug. 13). Please note that Event 1, the OCRA 3-year-old colt pace, goes on Monday (Aug. 12) and entries close Friday (Aug. 9) at 10 a.m. for Monday’s card. This event was accidentally omitted from the 2024 Huff’s Guide. Please be aware.
Piqua received grant for Lock 9 park
PIQUA — The Piqua Community Foundation has presented a grant from The A Better Community Fund to the city of Piqua to support the newly redeveloped Lock 9 Park’s performance pavilion. Foundation representatives made the gift presentation at the Lock 9 launch celebration concert on July 27, said...
Their View: A focus on age in 2024
After months of being made aware multiple times each day of the ages of former president Donald Trump and current president Joe Biden, we move on to the Olympics. And age moves center stage again — only this time we’re bombarded with the ages of the Olympians: 15, 17, 30 with Simone Bile’s age of 27 being touted repeatedly. And we all breathe a sigh of relief when she proves herself to be the star we always knew her to be — and she shares part of that process she took following the Tokyo Olympics to bring herself to be one of the Golden Girls, representing the U.S.A. in gymnastics in 2024.
Troy upcoming traffic signal work
TROY — Traffic signal work will occur on West Market Street in Troy at two intersections on Aug. 20, 21, and 22. The work will take place daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The overhead traffic signal will be replaced at the intersection of South Market, West Market and East West Streets. The signal will be inoperative while the work is performed. East West Street will be closed from Market Street to Maple Street — which will be closed at Market Street. Aug. 21, and 22, overhead wires will be replaced at the intersection of West Market Street, Grant Street, and Peters Avenue.
The 2024 fair is officially underway
TROY — Under blue skies and comfortable temperatures, the Miami County Fair kicked off Friday, Aug. 9, with opening ceremonies in the grandstand that included the presentation of a check for the Indian Hills 4-H Club. Miami County Fair/Miami County Agricultural Society President Michelle Green opened the ceremonies following...
Road closures prepare for Troy Mayors’ Band
TROY — Various roads are scheduled to be closed on Aug. 18 for the 2024 Troy Mayor’s Concert, featuring the Dayton Philharmonic Concert Band and Dayton Philharmonic Festival Chorus at 7 p.m. In preparation for the concert, the following road closures scheduled for Aug. 18:. • The North...
Troy set for community blood drive Aug. 21
TROY — The regional blood supply is at its lowest point of the summer with critical shortages of every blood type. Support local hospital patients in need by donating at the Dayton Physicians – Troy community blood drive on Wednesday, Aug. 21, from 3 to 6 p.m. at 855 W. Market St.
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