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Springfield residents concerned about city's response to people marching with rifles, swastika flags
Since the 12 people marched through Springfield on Aug. 10 holding assault rifles and swastika flags, concerns have been raised about the city’s response to the incident. The occurrence took place during the downtown Springfield Jazz & Blues Fest. Ohio is an open-carry state with legal restrictions, but Springfield resident Chelsea Shirk Weber told the Cleveland Jewish News she went to two different festivals that day, one was a family-friendly festival, and then she, her husband and 4-year-old daughter walked to the music festival.
Springfield residents uneasy after Nazi display over weekend
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Nearly a week after people were seen carrying a hate symbol through downtown Springfield, concern is growing, prompting the city and its residents to call for unity in the face of hate. Springfield residents and city leaders said they saw a group of masked protesters walking downtown with guns and Nazi […]
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 […]
Senior day at the fair
TROY — Miami County senior citizens enjoyed Wednesday at the Miami County Fair, the day specifically designated for them. The Free Entertainment Tent was overflowing Wednesday morning, Aug. 14, for Senior Citizens Day after approximately 58 couples married for at least 50 years gathered for the annual Golden Anniversary photo. Couples were seated at 11 a.m. out front of the Miami County Fair secretary’s office for the picture. But prior to the photo being taken, the national anthem played over the loud speakers throughout the fairgrounds and retired Troy City Schools music teacher Dave Pinketon, lead the group of married couples in singing “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
A bobcat spotted in Greene County is the latest sign of an Ohio comeback
FAIRBORN, Ohio (WYSO) — There was a rare bobcat sighting in Fairborn late last month. There have only been a handful of modern sightings of bobcats in Greene County — 11 to be exact. Settlers had mostly driven the bobcat out of Ohio. But biologists started to see...
Troy Main Street to host annual Chocolate Walk
TROY — Troy Main Street proudly presents the eighth annual Chocolate Walk on Saturday, Sept. 7 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This event promises an afternoon of indulgence as we encourage merchants to participate and share their most delectable chocolate treats where the Troy community and local businesses come together to celebrate their favorite desserts.
Springfield City School District opens new health center; DeWine praises approach
A new community health center connected to Springfield High School is now open for business. Some called this a model other communities need to duplicate. Gov. Mike DeWine and many from the Springfield City School District joined the ribbon cutting on Aug. 12 for the new health center, ahead of the new school year.
Fairborn Sweet Corn Festival celebrates 42 years
DAYTON, Ohio — If you like sweet corn and you like festivals, the city of Fairborn is the place to be. For 42 years, the Fairborn Sweet Corn festival it’s been a staple in the community. More than 35,000 people come out over the course of the weekend...
Bernie Moreno won’t talk about abortion bans. He supported one in Ohio, physician-activist says
Ohio Republican U.S. Senate candidate Bernie Moreno is in a difficult position when it comes to abortion, and he appears to be trying to hedge. To win a close race against Democratic U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, he needs an important part of the Republican coalition — abortion opponents— to show up to the polls. But […]
NC City Council Member, Tippecanoe Gazette Publisher, Dale Grimm passes at 74
Local residents and city leaders are mourning the loss of New Carlisle City Council Member Dale Grimm, who passed away on Saturday, August 3, at the age of 74. A former New Carlisle Vice-Mayor, Grimm was also a former publisher of the New Carlisle News and the Tippecanoe Gazette. Elected to New Carlisle City Council for the second time in 2023, Grimm also worked as a school bus driver for Tecumseh Local Schools, where he was known to students as Mr. G.
Lighthouse Cafe employee receives Community Hero Award
PIQUA — A Community Hero Award was presented to a civilian on Wednesday morning at the Lighthouse Cafe for actions he took that helped save another person’s life in July at the cafe. Upper Valley Medical Center EMS Coordinator Mark Senseman presented Lighthouse Cafe employee Adam Sargent, of...
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...
National Night Out Builds Community Support
The city of Vandalia held its annual National Night Out on Tuesday, August 6, at the Vandalia Recreation Center on Stonequarry Road. The city has been participating in the program since shortly after its inception in 1984. This free, family-friendly event draws several hundred people annually and offers safety demonstrations, youth events, and the chance to interact with Police and Emergency Service personnel.
City Council to meet Monday, August 16
The Vandalia City Council has two meetings scheduled for Monday, August 19, 2024. Both meetings will be held in the City Council Chambers of the Vandalia Municipal Building – 333 James E. Bohanan Memorial Drive. The City of Vandalia is committed to transparency and open meetings and will live...
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.
Tipp Police Department hosts National Night Out at Kyle Park
The Tipp City Police Department hosted its fourth annual National Night Out celebration at Kyle Park on Tuesday, Aug. 6. “This is definitely our big event,” Officer Will Roberts said. “Everybody gets to meet one another, and have a good night, there’s food and different activities.”. “It’s...
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 […]
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.
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