Eamon Baird

Dayton

Reporter at Miami Valley Today

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MC Commissioners Ok MCSO opioid remediation grant

1 month ago | miamivalleytoday.com | Eamon Baird

By Eamon Baird[email protected]TROY—The Miami County Commissioners approved several Miami County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) resolutions and read two proclamations at their meeting on Tuesday, April 15. The commissioners authorized the MCSO to submit the Opioid Remediation Program Grant, which is aimed at improving outcomes for substance-addicted inmates in Ohio jails.
Troy BOE discusses district revision policies

1 month ago | miamivalleytoday.com | Eamon Baird

By Eamon Baird[email protected]TROY — The Troy Board of Education (BOE) discussed district policy revisions and how the state’s upcoming budget proposal might affect the schools at its Monday, April 14, meeting. Effective April 9, Ohio Law requires school districts, regardless of their open enrollment policy, to accept open enrollment students whose parents are active military personnel stationed in Ohio.
Telecommunicators honored by MC Commissioners

1 month ago | miamivalleytoday.com | Eamon Baird

By Eamon Baird[email protected]TROY – The Miami County Commissioners recognized April 13-19 as National Telecommunicators Week at their meeting on Thursday, April 10. The commissioners presented a proclamation to Beth Hull, director of the Miami County Communication Center, with telecommunicators Teri Newbright and Ed Zalipski. The proclamation stated:“In honor of the men and women whose diligence and professionalism keep our communities and citizens safe.
Tipp high schoolers seek help for global competition

1 month ago | miamivalleytoday.com | Eamon Baird

By Eamon Baird[email protected]TIPP CITY — A group of Tippecanoe High School students is raising funds to compete in the 2025 Destination Imagination (DI) Global Finals. Seven students make up the team “Just Henry” in an educational program that helps them learn valuable skills like creative and critical thinking, problem solving, through Science Technology Engineering Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) based challenges.
Drug Take Back Day set for Saturday, April 26

1 month ago | miamivalleytoday.com | Eamon Baird

By Eamon Baird[email protected]TROY — National Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, April 26, which is a day when Miami County residents can safely dispose of unwanted medications at local county law enforcement agencies. The Miami County Sheriff’s Office and Miami County Sanitary Engineer’s Office are hosting a drop-off event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Residents can bring unwanted pill medications for disposal to the engineer’s office transfer station located at 2200 N. County Road, Troy.
MC Commissioners OK sanitary engineering purchases

2 months ago | miamivalleytoday.com | Eamon Baird

By Eamon Baird[email protected]TROY — The Miami County Commissioners authorized multiple purchases for the sanitary engineering department, including two new trucks and two new air conditioner units, at their meeting on Tuesday, April 8. The commissioners accepted a quote from Valley Ford ,of Cleveland, to purchase two 2025 Ford F1-50 4×4 super cab pickup trucks for a total cost of $90,138 ($45,069 each).
Piqua Commission discusses land usage amendments

2 months ago | miamivalleytoday.com | Eamon Baird

By Eamon Baird[email protected]PIQUA – The Piqua City Commission heard a second reading to amend title XV of the Piqua Development Code, and approved several law enforcement revenue fund ordinances at its meeting on Tuesday, April 1. According to the meeting agenda, the Piqua Development Code, adopted in 2023, needs review and modifications to clarify what districts are civic and what emergency services are permitted.
MC Commissioners OK court purchases

2 months ago | miamivalleytoday.com | Eamon Baird

By Eamon Baird[email protected]TROY – The Miami County Commissioners approved several court purchases and the 2025 Miami County Emergency Operations Plan at their meeting on Tuesday, April 1. The commissioners accepted a quote from MNJ Technologies of Buffalo Grove, Illinois, for the clerk of courts to purchase six HP Pro G9 computers and related software licenses for the Miami County Civic Department at a total cost of $5,500.
MCT to receive six new buses

2 months ago | miamivalleytoday.com | Eamon Baird

By Eamon Baird[email protected]TROY — The Miami County Commissioners authorized the purchase of six new buses for the Miami County Transit (MCT) department at their meeting on Thursday, March 27. The costs of new buses are $123,767 each, and will be paid for through grants the commissioners accepted in 2024, which were requested by MCT Director Sarah Baker.
Newman addresses constituents at Hayner Center

2 months ago | dailyadvocate.com | Eamon Baird

By Eamon Baird[email protected]TROY — Ohio State Rep. Johnathan Newman (R-Troy) held his inaugural “Coffee and Conversation” discussion at the Troy-Hayner Cultural Center on Friday, March 28. Newman, who took office on Jan. 6, answered questions from his constituents for over an hour, covering county topics including House Bill 172, Vivian’s law, annexation reform, school funding, and Senate Bill 1.