Piqua News

The Puttin' For a Purpose golf event will again be hosted by the Piqua Salvation Army beginning Feb.

By Rob Kiser Call Sports Editor It was fitting it was the final match wrestled Friday night at Garbry Gymnasium.

Lee Adams is a Piqua firefighter and also volunteers at Lockington. He will be playing the main character in the new documentary, Dale Adams, Marion Adams' older brother.

By Will E Sanders Staff Writer PIQUA - It wasn't hard for one local author to find inspiration to draw from recently when he penned a short story for a nationwide writing competition conducted by Writer's Digest and became one of only a few finalists.

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Piqua firefighters battle a blaze Wednesday evening at 821 Willard St. A resident of the home was taken by Piqua medics to Upper Valley Medical Center for treatment of injuries she suffered in the blaze.

Cynthia L. Loughman, 64, of Casstown, passed away at 10:45 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, at her residence.

By Will E Sanders Staff Writer TROY - A Piqua man originally charged with rape involving a 5-year-old child but who pleaded to a lesser felony charge of sexual battery will spend one year in prison, a judge ruled Monday.

Piqua experienced more construction last year than it had in a decade, and this year the city is on track for more growth, according to WDTN-TV Channel 2. Piqua City Manager Gary Huff told WDTN that the construction projects on tap for the Miami County community could exceed $100 million dollars.

Grand Obstructionist Party is running on is the privatization of Social Security and elimination of Medicaid, Medicare, as we know it.

An apparent dryer fire Sunday afternoon displaced a young Troy family, leaving them to rely on the American Red Cross for assistance.

Favorite Hill teacher Martie Mohr shares a laugh with students Kamdyn Scott, left, and Devin Young, as they work on their cursive writing skills last week.

Business and Communications Manager Heather Taylor, left, and Events Coordinator/Farmers Market Manager Susan Funderburg of Troy Main Street discuss Troy's booming downtown.

Grand Obstructionist Party is running on is the privatization of Social Security and elimination of Medicaid, Medicare, as we know it.

Third-graders at Springcreek Primary build a tower using 100 index cards Friday.

By Mike Ullery Chief Photographer FLETCHER - Like many moms, Laura Davie was looking for something to do with her time once her kids started school.

For the Troy Daily News As often is the case with neighbors, Health Partners Free Clinic and Upper Valley Medical Center are forging a stronger relationship.

He was born in Kentucky, but has lived in Troy since the age of three. His wife of 27 years, Tammy Davis Hall, survives and he loved her so-so-so very much.

The family of Lois Clark would like to thank family, friends and neighbors for their kindness and support shown us at the passing of Lois.

Jeremy R. Mescher, age 38, of Bradford died Saturday, January 28, 2012 at home. Jeremy was born in Piqua, OH on August 31, 1973 to Chris and Jane Mescher; a graduate of Franklin-Monroe High School, Class of 1992; worked at Clopay in Troy; and a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Bradford.