Archive - Civic Capacity

The Deep Brief: Show Me The Jail!

Vol. III, No. 298 - The County Commissioners and Sheriff are doing something most local governments never bother to do: treating residents like adults.

11 hrs ago • William Lutz

Which Cities Are Building Wealth?

Vol. III, No. 297 - A final look at financial health for some local communities

Mar 26 • William Lutz

A Letter Troy Shouldn't Ignore

Vol. III, No. 296 - The Miami Metropolitian Housing Authority wants to look at abandoned schools for senior housing

Mar 25 • William Lutz

BREAKING NEWS: Oberdorfer Resigns

SPECIAL EDITION: Embattled City Manager sets to leave post at the end of April

Mar 24 • William Lutz

What Your City Owes - And Who's Really On The Hook

Vol. III, No. 295 - A five-city look at municipal debt, credit ratings and what these numbers mean for taxpayers and ratepayers.

Mar 24 • William Lutz

Community Awaits Study on West Main Street Roundabout

Vol. III, No. 294 - Troy was supposed to have a study in on the West Main Street Roundabout by March 31st. Residents are still waiting.

Mar 23 • William Lutz

Piqua City Commission Nixes Loans to Purhcase Properties

Vol. III. No. 293., Two loans to Communinty Improvement Corporation die for lack of second

Mar 22 • William Lutz

What Our Schools Cost: Tipp City's Hidden Risk

Vol. III, No. 292 - Tipp City's Hidden Risk - A Tax Base Built on One Leg

Mar 21 • William Lutz

The Deep Dive: Visiting Winesburg, Ohio

Vol. III, No. 291 - Sherwood Anderson's Classic Novel About Small Town People Still Rings True

Mar 20 • William Lutz

It's Sunshine Week In Ohio

Vol. III, No. .290 - Ohio's Attorney General Releases 2026 Yellow Book

Mar 19 • William Lutz

Leash Law Conversation Highlights City Council Meeting

Vol. III, No. 289 - Police Department Briefs Council on City's Leash Laws

Mar 18 • William Lutz

Piqua Commission to Vote on $110,000 Concert Production Contract

Vol. III, No. 288 - 15 Concerts Are on the Schedule for Lock Nine Park This Year.

Mar 17 • William Lutz

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