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🌱 Piqua's commissioners-elect invite hard questions at Thursday town hall

Piqua, Ohio Patch AM: a 4 min read

Greetings Piqua! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Piqua's commissioners-elect invite hard questions at Thursday town hall
  • Piqua's tree lighting sets the stage for Holiday Horse Parade
  • Explore paid Honda co-ops at Edison State's Piqua campus

Also on today's calendar: A New Pop-Up Class for Women and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 64 and low of 40 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cooler with showers around, temps: high: 50, low: 32.
  • Friday: Cloudy and chilly, with a high of 44 and low of 28 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Newly elected Piqua Commissioners to hold town hall at North Star Cafe Thursday night (miamivalleytoday.com) — Piqua residents can question their three commissioners-elect Thursday, Nov. 12, from 6 to 8 p.m. at North Star Cafe, 655 N. Main St. Kim Heisler, Jim Sheats and Damon Wilson say they welcome difficult questions as they prepare to replace recalled commissioners. The venue's fire-code limit is 50 people.
   

2. Your guide to holiday tree lightings starting this weekend (daytondailynews.com) — Piqua will light its holiday tree at 6:45 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, before the Holiday Horse Parade begins. The ceremony is listed at 308 N. Main St., with viewing from McCulloch Square and the front of Fort Piqua Plaza, among southwest Ohio celebrations continuing into December.
   

3. Edison to hold Honda Co-op internship night Dec. 3 (miamivalleytoday.com) — Students exploring manufacturing careers can learn about paid Honda co-ops at Edison State's Piqua campus on Dec. 3 at 6 p.m. The free Robinson Theater session covers a pathway combining an electro-mechanical engineering degree with paid work starting at $25.23 an hour. Registration is available at edisonohio.edu/honda.
   

4. Urbana votes spark ripple effect across Miami Valley (wdtn.com) — Piqua's recall of three commissioners, including the mayor, figures in a broader Miami Valley backlash against data centers. Resident Pam Hawes said city leaders weren't listening to citizens' concerns. Following Urbana's vote to ban data centers and recall its mayor, opponents in Springfield and Miamisburg say they want similar changes.
   

5. November's art exhibit features Denlinger (dailyadvocate.com) — Eric W. Denlinger's artistic range is on display at Edison State's Piqua campus through Dec. 2, with works spanning drawing, photography and glass. Visitors can see the retrospective in the Anne Vaccaro and David Myers Gallery during normal campus hours or attend a reception Nov. 17 from 6 to 8 p.m.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Piqua Fire Department crews recently displayed American flags along the fencing above Interstate 75 at the four Piqua overpasses in honor of Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11.
    Throughout the year, firefighters take time to hang the flags in recognition of major holidays as a visible tribute to the men and women who have… (Nextdoor )
  • Moving into a new place this winter?
    Call the electric and gas utilities with your new address and start date. If a meter is already in place, the utility must start service within three… (Nextdoor )
  • Olive Garden posted a job opening for Dishwasher in Piqua. Apply here.
  • Arby's posted a job opening for Team Member in Piqua. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Piqua here.

Ok Piqua! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Piqua

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