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1. $13M Downtown Troy improvement project to replace aging infrastructure (dayton247now.com) — Downtown Troy is about to undergo an 18- to 24-month, $13 million overhaul that will replace century-old water mains, upgrade storm sewers, and revamp sidewalks, parking lots, and Prouty Plaza. City Engineer Jillian Rhoades says work starts as early as next week, with South Market closures and detours but downtown businesses remaining open and pedestrian access maintained.
2. Former 'American Idol' Singer Caleb Flynn Convicted of Murdering His Wife (newslooks.com) — In Troy's Miami County Court of Common Pleas, a jury has convicted former 'American Idol' hopeful and church music pastor Caleb Flynn of murdering his wife Ashley in their Tipp City home. Jurors heard disturbing text messages, testimony from his former lover, and arguments that he staged a burglary, while the defense stressed the missing gun and lack of forensic proof. Flynn faces possible life without parole at Monday's sentencing.
3. UPDATE: Former 'American Idol' Contestant Caleb Flynn Convicted Of Murdering His Wife (theshaderoom.com) — A Troy jury has found former 'American Idol' contestant and ex-pastor Caleb Flynn guilty of murdering his wife Ashley, who was shot in their Tipp City home. Prosecutors argued he staged a break-in to cover an affair and financial motives, while electronic evidence undercut his alibi. Flynn's sentencing in Miami County Court is set for October 5.
4. Tippecanoe girls win MVL tennis, Troy second, Piqua seventh (miamivalleytoday.com) — Troy tennis fans can celebrate a strong showing as the girls team finished second in the MVL, with several Trojans placing high in singles and doubles brackets. Tippecanoe captured the league title, but Troy players like Olive Leonard, Isabel Koepper, and the doubles teams of Lutz–Romberger and Dye–Rajput turned in standout performances across the board.
5. Jury makes decision in 'American Idol' alum's shocking murder trial (cleveland.com) — A jury in Troy has convicted former 'American Idol' contestant and music pastor Caleb Flynn of murdering his wife Ashley, a killing that occurred in their Tipp City home. Prosecutors detailed an alleged affair, incriminating text messages, and missing handgun evidence, while Flynn's attorneys plan an appeal. Sentencing in Miami County Court is set for October 5, with Flynn facing possible life without parole.
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