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09/04/2026

Your assistance in locating two missing juveniles is appreciated.

** ASSISTANCE REQUESTED ** Piqua Police Department is requesting assistance from the public to locate two missing juveniles.

Sisters Lillian Donnelly, 16, and Emily Donnelly, 15, were last seen at about 5:30 p.m. on August 26, 2026, leaving their residence in the 600 block of Miami Street.

Lillian is described as 5 feet tall and approximately 100 pounds with dirty blonde hair with sections dyed blue. Lillian has her ears and nose pierced.

Emily is described as 5 feet tall and approximately 90 pounds with brown eyes and hair with sections dyed blue. Emily has her ears pierced and has freckles. She was last seen wearing blue jeans.

They were last seen in the Piqua area; however, there are reports they may have already left the Piqua area. Anyone with information about the Donnelly sisters’ whereabouts are asked to contact the Miami County Communication Center at 937.440.9911.

09/03/2026

The Piqua Fire Department has been awarded a grant of up to $30,000 from the Upper Valley Medical Center (UVMC) Community Benefit Fund to purchase a thermal imaging drone and associated equipment for use during emergency response operations.

The drone will provide firefighters with an aerial view of emergency scenes while using both standard and thermal imaging to give incident commanders additional information when making operational decisions. The technology can be used during fires, search and rescue operations, water rescues and other emergencies.

To read the full story, visit piquaoh.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/1065.

09/03/2026

The City of Piqua, along with a committee of dedicated residents, welcomed more than 100 community members to Piqua’s first The Longest Table event on Saturday, August 29.

The free event brought people together for a shared meal and conversation on High Street immediately in front of the historic Fort Piqua Plaza. Tables and chairs were provided, and guests brought food for themselves and an optional dish to share.

“I love supporting our town — thought it was a good start to a great thing!” one of the attendees wrote in the post-event survey.

The organizers expressed appreciation for the following organizations and individuals:

•The Piqua Community Foundation
•Koverman Staley Dickerson
•Piqua Public Library
•Piqua City Schools
•Thrivent
•Tom Jenkins
•Lineage Lane
•Jim & Cathy Oda
•City of Piqua staff

To read the full story, visit piquaoh.gov/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/1064.

09/02/2026

There’s still time to join the 2026 Piqua Government Academy!

A few spots remain for residents interested in getting a behind-the-scenes look at how the City of Piqua works.

Participants will meet City staff, learn more about the departments and services that keep Piqua running, and get an inside look at local government through interactive, hands-on sessions.

If you’ve ever wondered what happens behind the scenes at the City, this is your chance to find out!

Learn more about the program and how to apply: piquaoh.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/1034

09/01/2026

The City of Piqua is hiring a city planner! Read the position details and apply by visiting piquaoh.gov/jobs.

09/01/2026

The City of Piqua proudly announces the appointment of Darren Meredith as director of the Finance Department. His first day in the role will be September 2, 2026.

“I am honored to join the Piqua team and look forward to carrying on the respected reputation of the City for financial excellence,” Meredith said. “The City of Piqua has a long tradition of financial excellence in Ohio, and I commit to continuing that legacy alongside the talented finance team.”

To read the full story, visit piquaoh.gov/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/1062.

09/01/2026

That’s a wrap on the 2026 Lock 9 Concert Series! 🎶

Thank you to everyone who joined us throughout the summer and helped make another great season at Lock 9 Park possible.

The 2026 series was presented by Lighthouse at the Lock and DreamLawn Inc., with support from the City of Piqua, the A Better Community Fund of The Piqua Community Foundation, Ambient Productions, Crooked Handle Brewing Company, The Piqua Center, PSC Crane & Rigging, Miami Valley Steel Service and The Mercantile.

To read the full story, visit piquaoh.gov/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/1060.

08/31/2026

To protect workers during the forecasted extreme heat, Rumpke Waste & Recycling will begin residential collection earlier in the day this week. Crews will be operating ahead of their usual schedule for the next week.

Residents are reminded to place all trash and recycling at the curb the evening before their scheduled collection day. Setting materials out the night before helps ensure timely pickup when routes are adjusted due to weather conditions.

For more information, contact Rumpke by visiting rumpke.com or calling 1-800-828-8171.

08/31/2026

Piqua City offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Offices will reopen at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, September 8.

Rumpke will operate on a normal schedule with no delayed collection.

08/27/2026

Last weekend brought another great round of live music to Lock 9 Park with Naked Karate Girls, That One Party Band and Party Punch!

We’re sharing a few photos from the fun as we get ready for the 𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐋 weekend of the 2026 Lock 9 Concert Series!

𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟖 | 𝟕-𝟏𝟎:𝟑𝟎 𝐩.𝐦.
Alan Jackson Tribute with Strait Country Tribute

𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟗 | 𝟕-𝟏𝟎 𝐩.𝐦.
Jump: America’s Van Halen Experience with Roughouse

Grab your lawn chairs and help us close out the 2026 concert season at Lock 9 Park!