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Tipp City joins agency providing citizens real-time spending data
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Tipp City has joined OhioCheckbook, the online portal that allows taxpayers to closely follow and examine the spending of the state or their city. The announcement Wednesday makes Tipp the ninth entity in Miami County to join the program, which is free for the city to participate in. “The Ohio Checkbook […]
Raffle to benefit First Place Food Pantry
TROY — First Place Food Pantry has partnered with Harris Jeweler to raise funds for the busy holiday season, selling raffle tickets for a chance to win a half-carat diamond necklace valued at approximately $2,000. “We are limiting it to 400 tickets,” First Place Food Pantry Board Chair Sharon...
Military, veteran families offered Christmas support this holiday
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Operation Veteran Caregiver Support returns to bring holiday assistance to veteran and military families in need. These services are available to veterans (with honorable discharge) and military families in Miami, Clark, Champaign, Darke, Montgomery, and Shelby Counties. Two levels are assistance are available. The first are meal baskets, available for to […]
Miami County man gets life without parole for rape of 3-year-old in her home
TROY — A Miami County judge who sentenced a Piqua man to life in prison without parole Monday for the rape of a 3-year-old child in her bed at a Piqua home, called his actions “monstrous, repugnant and depraved.”. Jesse D. Hartman, 34, was sentenced to life without...
Casstown, Ohio: A Beacon of Small-Town Charm and Heritage
In the heart of Miami County, Ohio, the village of Casstown stands as a testament to the enduring allure of small-town America. Established in 1832 and named in honor of the esteemed Lewis Cass, this village of 270 residents, according to the 2020 census, boasts a character untouched by time. With its historical architecture, such as the Lutheran Stone Church on the National Register of Historic Places, Casstown offers a window into a simpler, more connected era.
MC Commissioners hear waterline project opening bids
TROY — The Miami County Commissioners heard opening bids for the Swailes Road Waterline Extension Project at their meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 28. The project will install approximately 1,975-feet of 8-inch-waterline, including a 300-foot-jack and bore and other related items, with a final completion date of May 1, 2024.
Former Miami County elections official pleads guilty in invoice forgery
TROY — Miami County’s former deputy elections director pleaded guilty Monday to a felony charge of forgery involving an invoice for election supplies that was altered. Ian Ridgeway, 30, of West Milton, was placed on paid administrative leave by the elections board in early August after election leaders were notified an investigation was being initiated in response to a complaint of questionable procurement practices in the elections office. Ridgeway handled that function.
Laura, OH: A Small Village with a Grand Historical Legacy
In the heart of Miami County, lies the village of Laura, OH—a small yet historically rich community established in 1891. With a population of just 398 residents as per the 2020 census, Laura's quaint charm is a gateway to a bygone era, its streets lined with echoes from the 19th century. Named after the daughter of its first postmaster, the village's origins date back to around 1840, weaving personal histories into the nation's fabric. Today, Laura stands as a testament to America's resilient spirit, its historic buildings offering a tangible connection to the past.
Firefighters respond to reported Miami County house fire
MIAMI COUNTY, Ohio (WDTN) — Firefighters have responded to a reported residential house fire in Miami County. According to Miami County Dispatch, dispatchers received a call at 1:40 p.m. to respond to the 4000 block of Rasor Drive in Union Township. Dispatch confirmed to 2 NEWS that first responders are still on the scene. No […]