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17-05-2025
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Increased police presence on roads expected Memorial Day weekend
Drivers may see more police on the roadways next weekend in Miami County, according to a spokesperson with Miami County Public Health. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Troy Police Chief Shawn McKinney and Miami County Sheriff Dave Duchak said they will have an increased presence on the roadways for Memorial Day Weekend. TRENDING STORIES: Police investigating reports of person hit by car near local park Can you help? 1-year-old, 3-year-old boys missing from Dayton Ohio amusement park releases video of first tilt coaster in action The holiday also kicks off the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) Click it or Ticket campaign, the spokesperson said. 'Miami County will also see increased patrols from our deputies,' Duchak said. 'We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday. And remember—if you're going to drink, always designate a sober driver.' In the past year, people weren't wearing seat belts in more than 300 crashes in Miami County. The spokesperson said wearing a seat belt reduces the risk of deadly injury by more than 50%. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
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26-02-2025
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Legionnaire's disease reported in Miami Valley resident: What to know
TROY, Ohio (WDTN) — A resident of a local healthcare facility has tested positive for Legionnaire's Disease. The Troy Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center has reported one resident tested positive for Legionnaire's Disease on Feb. 24, according to our partners at the Miami Valley Today. Dayton high school goes viral after photos of bathroom gate shared on social media Troy Rehab says that resident is currently being treated for the disease. Legionnaire's is a type of pneumonia that can be caught by breathing in small water droplets containing Legionella bacteria. The disease is not spread person-to-person like the common cold. Instead, it spreads from man-made water sources like pipes or showers. This is the second case of Legionnaires at the Troy facility in just a few months. Another resident also tested positive in December of last year. Troy Rehab says they do not believe the cases are connected. 'Although the Legionella may not have originated at Troy Rehab, normal procedure in these instances is to test our water system,' said April Steinberg, Troy Rehab administrator. 'We have brought in an independent laboratory group to conduct water tests to scan for the bacteria throughout the facility. If found, we will undertake a treatment plan to disinfect the system, kill any Legionella, and prevent more from growing.' Miami County Public Health confirms they will be doing an inspection of the facility. 'A group from the Miami County Public Health will be doing an inspection, walk-through tour of the facility, look at the utilities and look for any possible problems,' Nate Bednar, MCPH director of community services, said to Miami Valley Today. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
