Miami Valley Veterans monthly coffee and donuts

Wednesday, March 6, Mary Jean Carpenter will share the tragic terrorist attack on US forces in 1996, killing 19 US members of the Air Force. MJ Carpenter heads Journey4self.com, a non-profit agency working with those suffering from PTSD. This free, monthly event at the Miami Valley Veterans Museum is held at 2245 S. County Road 25A, Troy at 8:30 a.m.

It’s February…time to go swimming yet?

Registration is now open to buy summer passes for the Tipp City Family Aquatic Center. Costs for Tipp City residents are $235 for a family pass, $135 for an individual pass, and $110 for youth and senior passes. Costs for non-residents are higher. Passes can be purchased at tippcityohio.gov/250/Pool-Information.

Taking Care of our Bees

In January, the Miami County Commissioners re-appointed Jim Lyons to serve as the 2024 Miami County Apiarist. What’s an apiarist? They monitor beehives across Miami County and work with beekeepers to keep bees required for pollination disease and pest-free. This is important because honeybees are crucial to our food supply. They pollinate more than 100 of the crops we eat, including vegetables, berries, citrus, melons, and nuts.

Requests for Annexation

In January, the Commissioners recorded a request asking for the annexation of a portion of Bethel Township (296.236 acres +/-) to the City of Huber Heights. The request was made by GLJ Holding Company of Columbus. They also recorded a request asking for the annexation of a portion of Union Township (1.322 acres +/-) to the Village of Laura, Ohio. That request was made on behalf of Wagner Paving Properties of Troy.

PAC announces 2024 Dancing with the Piqua Stars cast

Piqua Art Council’s (PAC) premier fundraiser returns in 2024 for its lucky 13th year. On April 20, five couples from the Piqua community will come together to dance their hearts out at Romer’s Piqua at 201 Robert M Davis Parkway for a Dessert Matinee and a Dinner Performance. Dancers have already set out on their quest of winning the coveted Mirror Ball Trophy by hosting fundraisers and bringing in votes from family, friends and community members. This year’s performers include Josh & Nicole Landis, Evan Jameson & Meghan Bell, Robert & Morgan Crow, Sabrina Messaros & Ashley Pitcock, and Omar Velazquez & Helga Leap.