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By Kathleen Leese

Randy Boadway of eRockets in Dayton displays model rocket fuel to S.T.E.M. students Tippecanoe’s LT Ball School during a workshop on April 18. The students were building and launching rockets as part of their S.T.E.M. science projects.

Covington High School has announced its 2024 prom court, which includes Kamryn Barnes, left to right, Jacob Tipps, Gracie Anderson, Asher Long, Kearten Wiggins, Grant Blore, Audrey Tobe, Chase Vanderhorst and Karyann Turner. Not pictured is Gunner Kimmel. The prom will be held on Saturday, April 27, at 6 p.m. at The Fort Piqua Plaza on North Main Street, Piqua.

COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Transportation announced that Ohio avoided the gridlock caused by the April 8 solar eclipse that other states experienced, according to new data.

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden said Wednesday that he strongly supports a proposal from House Speaker Mike Johnson to provide aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.

A bird’s eye view of the progress of the new Lock 9 Park area in downtown Piqua.

DAYTON — A Dayton man was sentenced Wednesday to at least 23 years in prison after he was convicted on charges connected to the death of an elderly Tipp City man.

COLUMBUS — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has announced that $5 million is now available to support local governments and eligible non-profit organizations impacted by the tornados in Logan and Auglaize counties on March 14, 2024.

WASHINGTON — The Senate has dismissed all impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, ending the House Republican push to remove the Cabinet secretary from office over his handling of the the U.S.-Mexico border and ending his trial before arguments even began.

BRADFORD — May is just around the corner and the Bradford Public Library has exciting events planned for all ages.