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GREENVILLE — What was the “Farmer’s Market” will now be the “Community Market.” The downtown market has been a Darke County staple since 1998, but it’s no secret it was in need of a revamp. After speaking with several vendors and patrons about the event it was determined that positive changes were needed. In addition to the name change Main Street’s Board of Trustees voted to approve the following at their May meeting: the Community Market will run on Saturday’s form June 3 to Oct. 7. The market is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each Saturday at the corner of Main and Broadway and the Rotary Park on the Circle

LIMA — One of the two inmates who had escaped from the Allen-Oakwood Correctional Institution has been recaptured in Kentucky, while the other eluded capture in Kentucky and remains at large.

PIQUA — The Piqua Rotary Club awarded four $1,000 scholarships at a lunch meeting held at the Piqua YWCA on Tuesday, May 23.

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DELAWARE — Ohio Wesleyan University is pleased to announce its Dean’s List for spring semester 2023. To qualify for OWU Dean’s List recognition, students must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale in all applicable classes.

BRADFORD — Twenty One Barrels announced their second season of Music in the Vines in partnership with the Miami County Visitors and Convention Bureau. This year’s music series will aim to raise awareness and money for a local non-profit, the Miami County Local Food Council. The Miami County Local Food Council’s mission is to promote sustainable food practices and address food insecurity in the region by connecting citizens with local farmers.

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TROY – In the spring of 2022, Vicki Bentley was taking a walk prior to her scheduled performance as a violinist for the Springfield Symphony Orchestra when she suffered a fall.

PIQUA — Edison State Community College and The Edison Foundation will host FiftyFest on Thursday, June 8, 2023, from 3 to 8 p.m. in the courtyard at the Piqua Campus. The free event marks the kickoff of the College’s 50th anniversary and will feature musical performances, food trucks, and more.

BEXLEY — Capital University is pleased to announce its President’s List honorees for the spring 2023 semester. Capital has three lists denoting academic distinction among full-time, degree-seeking students: the President’s List, Provost’s List, and Dean’s List. The President’s List indicates the highest level of academic distinction. To be named to the President’s List, students must have achieved a grade point average of at least 3.85