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🌱 Troy's Taskmaster contestants take on challenges for a new animal shelter

Troy, Ohio Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning to you Troy! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Troy's Taskmaster contestants take on challenges for a new animal shelter
  • What outdoor drinks are bringing to downtown Troy
  • Troy-born Jim Jordan chosen to lead House Republicans

Also on today's calendar: Holiday Market at the REC and 9 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 65 and low of 41 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cooler with a few showers, temps: high: 50, low: 32.
  • Friday: Cloudy and chilly, with a high of 45 and low of 30 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• MC Taskmaster to bring laughter and fun to Troy on Saturday (miamivalleytoday.com) — Six local contestants will tackle a Taskmaster-inspired challenge Saturday, Nov. 14, at Troy's Miami County Fairgrounds to raise money for the new county animal shelter. The show starts at 7 p.m. in the Duke Lungard Building, with doors opening at 6. Tickets cost $20 and must be purchased online through MCPAW, not at the door.
   

• DORA makes major economic impact in Troy (wdtn.com) — Troy officials say the downtown outdoor-drinking program is encouraging visitors to stay longer and explore more shops and restaurants. Troy Main Street director Amy Breinich describes it as part of enjoying downtown events and shopping, though the report provides no figures measuring the program's economic impact.
   

• What to know about Jim Jordan, the House Republicans' next leader (ktvu.com) — House Republicans have chosen Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan as their leader for the next Congress, according to the report. Jordan, who was born in Troy, defeated Steve Scalise in a 106–3 internal vote and succeeds Mike Johnson. The selection follows Jordan's unsuccessful bid for House speaker in 2023.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • If anyone is missing a drone, I found it.
    Please let me know if it’s yours. Just give me a description if you think it might be yours and I’ll make sure it gets back to you. (Nextdoor Edgehill)
  • We don’t have any relatives to go to for Thanksgiving and don’t want to cook at home.
    Is Bob Evans open? We already know about El Sombrero take-out. What other restaurants are open on Thanksgiving Day in Troy area? (Nextdoor Concord)
  • 7-Eleven, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Store Leader (Assistant Manager) in Troy. Apply here.
  • Common Sail Investment Group posted a job opening for Dishwasher in Troy. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Troy here.

🗞 Nearby News

Tipp City

Piqua

  • Newly elected Piqua Commissioners to hold town hall at North Star Cafe Thursday night (miamivalleytoday.com)
  • Urbana votes spark ripple effect across Miami Valley (wdtn.com)
  • AI Unlocked: 4 Essential Things to Know This Week, November 9, 2026 (shrm.org)

Vandalia

  • Grandview coffee shop that replaced long-standing cafe closes (614now.com)

Ok Troy! 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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