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Chester Ray Arthur Thompson 1941-20.....
Chester Ray Arthur Thompson, 67, formerly of Niles, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2009, at Hospice of Dayton.
Staff photo/Katie Yantis: Technician Brandon Auer works on a vehicle at Express Tire and Auto Center in St.
Sex offendera s house can be demolished before trial, judge says
What remains of James H. Clay's home on Troy-Sidney Road can be demolished before the former Troy Christian Schools coach is tried on a felony aggravated arson charge, but not until a photographer for the defense videotapes or takes still photos of the property, a Miami County judge ruled Monday, June 29.
Bar codes that changed retailing are 35 years old
If you can recall this quaint practice, you've reached middle age -- or more. Remember when grocery items such as Spam, Kool-Aid and Velveta Cheese each had a price tag attached? When at the checkout stand, the cashier manually punched in the cost for each article on elevated register keys akin to old typewriters? That all changed on the morning of ...
On This Day: First Universal Product Bar Code Scanned
On June 26, 1974, the first UPC bar code was scanned on a package of Wrigley's chewing gum at a Marsh supermarket in Ohio.
35 years later, bar codes, and scanning, are everywhere
Tomorrow marks the 35th anniversary of the first time a laser scanner was used to "read" a bar code, according to Motorola Inc.
Libraries would accelerate program cuts if Strickland's proposal passes
Library officials say they understand they need to bear a share of the pain of state budget cuts, but what has them in fight mode is a proposal by Gov.
Troy man charged in sexual assault of mentally disabled woman
A Troy man could be sentenced to up to five years in prison after pleading no contest Monday, June 22, to felony sexual battery for sexual conduct with a mentally challenged woman.
Troy and Urbana University partner for education opportunities
A partnership between the Troy community and Urbana University will be unveiled Tuesday, June 23, at City Hall.
Man dead after being shot in car, crashing into building
The man found dead on Friday, June 19, at the troubled Northland Village Apartments has been identified as Robin Etherington, 54, of Troy, by the Montgomery County Coroner's Office.
Local business ordered to pay in workers comp fraud case
Award One, a downtown business, was ordered to pay $27,722 restitution after the corporate president pleaded no contest on behalf of the business to a felony workers compensation fraud indictment.
Bridge receives new name this weekend
ZANESVILLE - Keeping with 144 years of tradition, history will again be made in the area this weekend.
Blaze Erupts Across from Ohio Firehouse
Presenter: Jeffrey Pindelski This webcast will enable you to learn essential rapid intervention rope rescue concepts that can also be applied daily fireground survival.
Driver Escapes Burning Truck In Miami Co.
The driver of a pickup truck escaped injury after his truck caught fire in Miami County.
MINGO JUNCTION a ' Kenneth Hockenheimer of Panama City, Fla., and Tamara Lewis of Centerville announce the engagement of their daughter, Sara Beth, to Keith Michael Vogt, son of Mr.
It's more than just black-and-white stripes on a food label. Here are seven things you might not know about the Universal Product Code bar code: 7 The UPC celebrates the 35th anniversary of its creation today.
a Love for the communitya keeps volunteers returning
After a quarter century of involvement, Roberta Jacobs still cannot tear herself away from the Troy Strawberry Festival.
Huber Heights woman accused of stealing more than $240,000
A Huber Heights woman accused of stealing more than $240,000 from a Concord Twp.
Clopay Building Products, North America's largest manufacturer and marketer of residential and commercial garage doors, announced today that it will consolidate operations at two production facilities into its manufacturing plant located in Troy, Ohio.
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