The city of Huber Heights and the Montgomery County Agricultural Society said they were unable to reach agreement on sale of land off Interstate 70 for a new county fairgrounds. The agricultural society said it would resume its search for a site for the fairgrounds following sale of the current location.
VANDALIA
Exhibit photos sought
The Vandalia Cultural Arts Program is seeking entries for a photo display Kidstagram to be placed at the Art Park from June 1-May 15, 2018. The entry deadline is March 15. For more information, visit the city website at www.vandalia.org.
TIPP CITY
Mancz is officer of year
Bruce Mancz, a long-time member of the Tipp City Police Department, was recognized as the Officer of the Year for 2016 during the Feb. 6 meeting of Tipp City Council. He joined the department in 1989 after serving in the military police in the Marine Corps. Mayor Pat Hale read a proclamation honoring Mancz. Fellow officers nominated him for the recognition, Chief Eric Burris said. Mancz serves as the department range master and firearms instructor.
TROY
Police academy coming
The Miami County Sheriff’s Office is taking applications for the citizen’s police academy scheduled for March 8-May 24. The class will be held Wednesdays from 6-9 p.m. at the Sheriff’s Training Center, 2050 N. County Road 25A, Troy. Applications are available at www.miamicountysheriff.org. Questions can be directed to Lt. Mike Whaley at 937-440-6085 Extension 7106 or whaley.mike@miamicountyso.com.
PLEASANT HILL
Trolls movie at library
The Oakes-Beitman Memorial Library in Pleasant Hill will host a matinee showing of the movie “Trolls” on Feb. 20 at 1 p.m.
The movie runs for about 90 minutes. Popcorn will be provided. Those attending are invited to bring a pillow and blanket. For more information, call 937-676-2731.
CASSTOWN
VikingFest Feb. 18
VikingFest 2017 will be held Feb. 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Miami East Elementary/Junior High Building. The event will feature baking contests, silent auction, student art displays, inflatables, food and other activities. The event is a fundraiser for the Miami East Education Foundation.
PIQUA
Genealogy program set
The Miami County Historical & Genealogical Society’s February program, “Preserve and Protect Your Research with Roots Magic Genealogy Software,” will be presented by genealogist, lecturer and blogger Amie Tennant Feb. 21 at 6:30 p.m. at the Piqua Public Library.
Anyone with questions is asked to contact Stephanie at stefalx@msn.com.
ENGLEWOOD
Youth Art Fair coming
The Englewood Youth Art Fair will be held March 4. Entries must be delivered to the Government Center lobby between 10 a.m. and noon Feb. 25. The art fair is open to all students pre-K through 12 living in the Northmont School District. For more information visit the city web site at www.englewood.oh.us
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