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It’s Where You Live! November 1, 2013
Volume 105, No. 257
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3 teens charged with shooting death of Troy man Melanie Yingst
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Rescuers help those in Texas storms
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Heavy rains in Central and South Texas led to a frightening scene for a couple who was rescued by a helicopter Thursday after their SUV was swept away by floodwaters and left them clinging to trees for hours. See, Page 8
TROY — Screaming for help, a Troy woman pleaded for 9-1-1 dispatchers to send an ambulance Wednesday after her boyfriend, Nathan Wintrow, 20, of Troy, was fatally shot in the head. The two men Terrel with masks broke into the the couple’s home on East Canal Street, Troy. Shortly after 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, a 9-1-1 call was made by Saddie
Barker after two men allegedly wearing masks broke into the back door of Wintrow’s apartment on East Canal Street in Troy and shot Wintrow in the head. Wintrow was pronounced dead at Miami Valley Hospital Thursday morning. According to Capt. Joe Long, three white males, including two juveniles, were charged with aggravated murder following the incident Wednesday evening. Wi n t ro w wa s See SHOOTING | 2
Officers cleared in shooting
Two Troy police officers are back at work following an August shooting incident. The Troy Police Department confirms that Officers Zach Mumford and Matt Mosier have been cleared of any wrongdoing by Miami County Court officials on Oct. 24. According to Capt. Joe Long, both officers are back on patrol for the department. They responded the night
of August 20 to an apartment complex on Staunton Commons Drive to investigate a domestic disturbance. Investigators say they were confronted by a man waving a gun and were forced to open fire. Al Pickett, 52, was killed in the exchange. The death was ruled a homicide by suicide by officials. A suicide note was found on Pickett’s body by the Montgomery County Coroner. Both officers were placed on paid administrative leave immediately after the incident.
Renewal levy will go toward infrastructure
Beggars brave the elements
Local towns delay halloween due to inclement weather
Trick-or-treats rescheduled Due to the inclement weather experienced Thursday, the following trick-or-treat nights have been rescheduled: • The Fletcher Village Council beggars’ bight has been postponed until 6-8 p.m. Sunday. • Casstown’s trick-ortreat will be from 3-5 p.m. Sunday. • Tipp City City Council has moved beggar’s night in Tipp City/Monroe Township to 6-8 p.m. Sunday. • Pleasant Hill now will hold its trick-or-treat from 5-7 p.m. Sunday. At 7 p.m., there will be a costume contest in the parking lot in front of the school. There also will be no parade, due to the band contest in Dayton on Sunday. • Laura will hold trick-ortreat events from 6-7 p.m. Sunday. • Bethel Township in Miami County will have beggar’s night from 6-8 p.m. Sunday. • Covington will hold its trick-or-treat from 3-5 p.m. Sunday. • Bradford will hold its trickor-treat from 6-8 p.m. on Saturday.
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BETHEL TOWNSHIP — Bethel Township will be placing a 3.8 mill, five year renewal levy on the ballot for Nov. 5. The levy, which was originally passed in August of 2003 and renewed in 2008, will generate approximately $440,000 per year for the township. It will not raise taxes; the cost for a $150,000 house will remain at approximately $142 per year. Bethel Township officials voted to put the levy on the ballot during a special meeting in June, which was two months ahead of the August deadline. See LEVY | 2
Troy Daily News | Anthony Weber
Despite wind and rain, trick-or-treaters walked the streets begging for candy Thursday night in Troy. At the home of Mike Siatuu, they were expecting approximately 200 children, which is average, according to Siatuu. He said he has been decorating for the holiday for more than six years. It began with a witch on the corner of the house and each year since has grown and he makes subtle changes to his yard.
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Adkins to play Christmas concert at Hobart Arena Jim Davis
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Christmas has always been Trace Adkins’ favorite time of year, but this year he decided to do something big to celebrate the season. The tall country singer with the distinctive baritone voice released his first collection of Christmas songs this week — The King’s Gift on Caliburn records — and will embark on a family-oriented theatrical production of The Christmas Show Tour Nov. 15 that includes a Dec. 3 stop at Troy’s Hobart Arena. The Christmas Show — slated to hit 18 cities between November and December — will feature Adkins and a 12-piece ensemble on the Hobart Stage, with the Louisiana native alternating between fireside storytelling and performances of classic carols. “The show came about because every year for the last four years I’ve been going to Disney World and done narration
on the candlelight processional,” he said. “It hasn’t changed since the ’60s, and that’s what inspired me to do this show that way. I drew from that. It’s a scripted theatrical performance and it’s truly unlike anything I’ve ever done.” Adkins, 51, said he chose smaller, theater-type venues to help convey a cozy, intimate feeling for the performance, which will feature songs from “The King’s Gift.” And the music? Adkins said fans will be blown away by the quality of the musicians playing traditional instruments used on the album. “This is the biggest troupe I’ve ever traveled with,” he said. “It takes a lot of musicians to recreate this album live. There are 12 other musicians onstage with me. I wanted it to sound like the
record with the pipes and whistles and flutes, so musically it’s going to be amazing.” “With a 12-piece ensemble behind me, I’ll have the best seat in the house,” he added. With more than 10 million album sales on his resume, a best-selling book and a win on the “All-Star Celebrity Apprentice” television show, Adkins has enjoyed wideranging success. But the Grammy-nominated member of the Grand Ole Opry admits he’s leaping into uncharted territory on this tour. That’s half See ADKINS | 2 Country Artist Trace Adkins will bring The Christmas Show to Hobart Arena in Troy on Dec. 3. Provided photo by Russ Harrington
Holiday grief program offered by Hospice Colin Foster
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TROY — They play a small role in making the holiday time a little brighter for those missing loved ones. They are the Generations of Life, a service of Hospice of Miami County. Generations of Life will host “Grief During the Holidays” — an educational and support program for adults who are grieving the loss of a loved one — on Nov. 7 at the Hospice of Miami County office. “We’ve been doing this for a number of years, because the holidays are an incredibly difficult time for someone who is missing people or have had a death in the family,” said Pam Linderson, bereavement coordinator at Hospice who is certified in thanatology. “Our goal is to provide education and support See GRIEF | 2
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