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TROY — The Miami County Board of Developmental Disabilities, also known as Riverside, is partnering with Ohio Sibs and The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities to bring the “Sibshops” program to Miami County.

The Piqua Fourth Fest brings together the community to celebrate the Fourth of July with games, face painting, a cruise in and live music by the Civic Band, The Weekend Effect and Dv8 in downtown Piqua.

Crowds flocked to the West Milton Fourth of July Carnival on Monday, July 3, creating a wait of at least an hour to purchase ride tickets for the carnival. The fun continues in West Milton Park on Tuesday, July 4, with rides and gamesfrom noon to 11 p.m., food trucks from 4 to 10 p.m. and fireworks at beginning at 10 p.m.

PIQUA — The Piqua Arts Council (PAC) offers a variety of events throughout the year. Some of those events are large and splashy – Rock Piqua, for example, the day-long car show and entertainment spectacle that takes over downtown on a midsummer day – or Dancing with the Piqua Stars, showcasing local dancing talent while raising needed funds for PAC. PAC’s goal, though, is not only to entertain the through arts-related events, but also to assist artists in perfecting their craft and gaining wider recognition. Rock Piqua, for example, presents local musical groups who may not be well known in an effort to help them gain a wider audience. One of this year’s vocalists, Marielle Kraft, is a young woman who is already making an impact on the contemporary music scene. If you heard her at Rock Piqua this year, you can say that you saw her first right here in your own community.

By Jacob Clemens

TROY — Miami Valley citizens are encouraged to nominate U.S. military veterans or those actively serving in any U.S. military branch to receive a Quilt of Valor (QOV), made locally by volunteers.

TROY — Care for the Caregiver is a free, small-group, in-person workshop series held on the first four Thursdays in August from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Troy-Miami County Public Library. Spots are limited to accommodate the space of the room so register by Aug. 1 for one, all or multiple sessions on the Agency website or by contacting Mary Hairston by email at [email protected] or phone at 937-341-6944. To learn more visit https://info4seniors.org/caregiver- workshops/.

Local kids gathering candy and gifts tossed by parade participants during the Troy/Miami Valley Veterans Museum Independence Day Parade.

TROY — Members of the Troy Planning Commission approved several proposed changes to the city’s regulations on residential solar panels during their regularly scheduled meeting held on Wednesday, June 28.