Join the Performing Arts Academy for an evening of relaxation, dance, and beautiful music as the Academy Singers, from the Performing Arts Academy, take you on a musical journey through one hundred years of Broadway.

AAUW's 64th annual sale of good used books will be held Thursday, September 17, through Sunday, September 20, at 2204 Central Avenue, Middletown. Numerous books, both paperbacks and hardbacks, representing a variety of genres will be available, most for only a dollar or two. It is a cash only event. Face masks will be required, as well as social distancing.

With the State of Ohio shutting down back in March, many places, including the City of Monroe, cancelled their 4th of July firework shows. Now that things are a little more settled down, the City of Monroe is putting on a Labor Day weekend fireworks display! The fireworks display will take place on Saturday, September 5th and should be able to be seen from Community Park.

The annual motorcycle ride, Highway to Help, returns for the sixth year with the mission to help families in need during the holidays. The proceeds from the three hour covered bridge ride benefit the Adopt-A-Family program. All funds raised from this charity ride matter now more than ever as families are strained with the financial pressure brought upon them by the coronaviurs pandemic.

Coronavirus doesn’t put other threats to a person’s health on hold, yet in recent weeks local residents have in some cases delayed seeking medical treatment for sudden changes in their condition out of fear, according to Premier Health.

Premier Health’s mobile mammogram vehicle is again making stops in Southwest Ohio, offering traditional and advanced mammography services to those whose routine screening exams may have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.

Petty Officer 3rd Class Sierra Wells, a native of Middletown, Ohio, joined the Navy because many of her family members had served in the armed forces. Now, four years later, Wells serves with Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 3, working with one of the Navy’s most advanced helicopters at Naval Air Station North Island, San Diego.

The Middletown Civic Chorus will be celebrating its 80th year by presenting selections from Handel’s Messiah. This celebration will be held on Sunday, December 8th 3:00 at First United Methodist Church, 120 S Broad St (across from Midpointe Library)

Premier Health continues its annual free seminars on joint pain. The next seminar will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 22, at Monroe Medical Center, 35 Overbrook Drive in Monroe.

Miami Valley Hospital Again Ranks No. 6 in Ohio, and best in Southwest Ohio. U.S. News & World Report has recognized Atrium Medical Center as a high-performing hospital in the treatment of congestive heart failure, according to its latest rankings out today.

The motorcycle ride Highway to Help returns for its fifth year at Atrium Medical Center on Saturday, Aug. 3. To register for the three-hour, covered bridge ride, contact Atrium Medical Center Foundation at (513) 974-5144 or email foundation@atriummedcenter.org, or register on Aug. 3 at the Atrium Medical center starting at 10 A.M. Proceeds from Highway to Help go towards Adopt-A-Family during holidays!