Troy News

By Natalie Knoth A $10 permissive tax effective 2014 was passed at Monday's council meeting to fund road repairs that city officials said could not be funded without additional revenue.

The Troy Junior High School Seventh Scarlet Band performs 'Racing the Sun' by Roland Barrett Tuesday under the direction of Brian Wissman on Prouty Plaza in downtown Troy.

Wes Keifer, right, of Sidney, points out some of the artifacts that have been found during excavation of the Fort Pickawillany site on the John Johnston Farm & Indian Agency, to Piqua resident Ron Ventura during Tuesday's fundraising kick-off event at the farm to raise money to build classroom space onto the existing museum.

An accelerant found in the aftermath of an arson at an apartment complex early Wednesday has been sent to a lab for analysis.

Just after 3 a.m. crews were dispatched to the apartment at 32 Foss Way on a report of a fire with possible entrapment.

As you travel around Ohio this spring you are likely to see bald eagles , especially if you are near water.

Miami County Prosecutor Anthony Kendell dropped rape charges against a Troy man about a week before his trial was set to start.

Echo Hills Kennel Club will be holding its 20th annual American Kennel Club sanctioned All-Breed Dog Shows on June 14-16 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Miami County Fairgrounds, 650 County Road 25-A. In addition to the all-breed conformation shows, obedience and rally trials scheduled for June 15-16, associated specialty breed events will be June ... (more)

Chad David Mason has been chosen to lead Cedar Cliff Local Schools, following a special meeting of the board of education Wednesday.

By Natalie Knoth With a train rolling through Troy every 45 minutes on average, Troy Councilman Alan Clark said he would like the city to revisit an issue he brought forth a few years ago: quiet zones.

Troy Firefighters Wade Dexter, background, and Lyle Bolin measure for helmet size with children including Quinton Mitchell at the Lincoln Community Center Monday in Troy.

By Melanie Yingst Staff Writer Print off a couple copies of your new, updated resume and put on your Sunday best and head More than 20 Troy employers have committed to participating in the first Troy Area Chamber of Commerce Job Expo on Saturday.

By Natalie Knoth Widespread pain, unexplained fatigue and frequent bouts of insomnia have all been a part of Aimee Shannon's life since she was diagnosed with fibromyalgia in elementary school.

Troy halted a brief two-game losing streak Wednesday, finishing the regular season with a 4-1 victory over Tecumseh at home.

Pru Schaefer, left, along with other precinct judges including Carol Battson, Bob Sotzing and Carla Lohrer assist voters Tuesday at the First Lutheran Church in Troy.

By Melanie Yingst Staff Writer The city of Troy will begin to advertise the sale of surplus park land beginning next week, according to the city's public service and safety director Patrick Titterington.

Troy City Council decided to have another reading for the permissive tax legislation - which would entail a $10 per vehicle fee beginning in 2014 - after hearing comments from concerned residents about the burden it could cause for residents on tight budgets.

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Concord Elementary School Principal Linda Lamb assists students, including Brielee Scherer, Kynlee Price, Caleb Fogerty and Braedon Erwin, with decorating a tree outside the school recently.

Washington Township Trustee Paul Holfinger, right, a former Washington School student, reminisces during Sunday's open house.