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By JEAN HANNA

September 18, 2008 11:56 PM | Link to this

I’m delighted to hear Troy is one of the best cities! I was a reporter for the Daily News from 1943-1945 and wrote a column “Tall-Tell Trojan”, and covered the police and courthouse news. It was the most awarding part of my life and I thoroughly enjoyed interaction with the people I encountered. I am now close to my 84th year and remember Troy with great affection. Jean H. Hanna, San Antonio, TX

By Newcomer

September 10, 2008 10:23 PM | Link to this

We’ve lived in Troy going on 3 years. It’s almost like living in two different towns — the modern shopping on the I-75 - SR 41 corridor, and the quaint shops in the old downtown. The town is clean, pleasant and friendly. Seems I receive a report of a new sex offender in town every few days, but that’s par for the course most everywhere nowadays. Taxes are a bit stiff, but this is a great community — ideal for raising a family. Congrats to Troy — well deserved!

By alisha

September 8, 2008 11:20 PM | Link to this

I am embarrassed to say that I grew up and attended Piqua schools and it was HORRIBLE. I quickly moved to Troy when I got married to raise my family here in a MUCH better city and so that my kids would have an education that would be worth something. I would rather move out of state than raise my kids in that ghetto - Piqua. What Piqua needs to do is spend some money on their darn schools and quit worrying about that stupid hotel and “beautifying” their city (lmao). CONGRATS TROY!! :)

By lance

September 7, 2008 2:14 AM | Link to this

i use to live in troy and i got to say the city of troy likes to keep it clean unlike piqua and the school system is one of the best because they don’t teach they give you life leason for after high school which is very important these days Congrats Troy

By James E, Haaga

September 4, 2008 3:01 PM | Link to this

Troy had a good teacher. Remember Staunton was here first, followed by Troy. Speaking off handed please remember that the sun rises first in Staunton. Troy is a suburb of Staunton.

By Aharddaysnight

September 4, 2008 8:50 AM | Link to this

Notice how all the Troy supporters start getting nasty? Class? Give me a break. Troy has nothing special that you can’t get from somewhere else except a crappy attitude towards outsiders. If you compare all Miami County schools it’s Bradford that ranks the lowest, Miami East is higher than Piqua and Troy. AND Sidney is not even a part of Miami County. So stick that in your pipe and smoke it.

By Alaskan Trojan

September 4, 2008 12:43 AM | Link to this

I was born Troy-moved when I was seven. Did summer vacations there too.Always have sweet memories of Troy.Not just the town but the people in it. Congrats Troy

By Alaskan Trojan

September 4, 2008 12:43 AM | Link to this

I was born Troy-moved when I was seven. Did summer vacations there too.Always have sweet memories of Troy.Not just the town but the people in it. Congrats Troy

By Alaskan Trojan

September 4, 2008 12:42 AM | Link to this

I was born Troy-moved when I was seven. Did summer vacations there too.Always have sweet memories of Troy.Not just the town but the people in it. Congrats Troy

By Alaskan Trojan

September 4, 2008 12:42 AM | Link to this

I was born Troy-moved when I was seven. Did summer vacations there too.Always have sweet memories of Troy.Not just the town but the people in it. Congrats Troy

By Geronimo

September 3, 2008 9:44 PM | Link to this

If it weren’t for the DOUBLE TAXATION here TROY would be the perfect place to live.

Double taxation you ask ???

YES! We are taxed on our Property Values PLUS a NEW 1% TAX on our income!!

Imagine getting a socked with a $70 per MONTH slam on YOUR budget! Let me tell you! THAT SUCKS TROY!

Several folks I know are seriously considering moving OUTSIDE Troy City limits to escape this NEW Tax (including my family)!

Other that that little “flaw” we really do love it here in Troy.

By allen

September 3, 2008 8:55 PM | Link to this

congrats Troy. and Miami county, love it!

By Socialwrkr

September 3, 2008 8:00 PM | Link to this

I’m a new transplant to Troy from Beavercreek. It’s far superior! There is an actual town feel, a downtown, everything you need for stores, and lots of small homegrown stores. The schools are great, the churchs are great, the feel of the town is great. My family is also multi racial and I have never had an incident in Troy. It’s been pure acceptance. There is no better place to raise kids!

By Trojan Pride

September 3, 2008 5:07 PM | Link to this

I will say that per the ‘Scores’ Miami East is the best school system in Miami County. However I have a lot of friends that attened and have kids that attend Miami East and they say it’s a little on the slow side. Tipp City is a great school and I will have to admit that ‘score’ wise Piqua is a little over Troy. In all Miami County Schools are doing great. Lots Better than the Dayton area.

By MovingtoMiamiCountySoon

September 3, 2008 4:56 PM | Link to this

I have heard that the schools were not so good. Tipp City is better? The 2008 school reports say Miami East Schools are even better. Any insights?

By Trojan Pride

September 3, 2008 4:52 PM | Link to this

Ok Marie - you have to be the one doing the drugs because Troy is very accepting of all cultures and there is a lot for youth to do as well. Your kids need to learn sports, music, art, or something to stay out of the drugs!! And Piqua is nice, but Troy just has something that Piqua doesn’t have….. CLASS!!!!

By Former Miami Co. Resident

September 3, 2008 4:36 PM | Link to this

to those posting from Little Sidney, I mean Piqua: I lived in Miami County for several years and not in Troy or Piqua so I can fairly say that Troy is far superior to Piqua. The reason the Piquads think that Troy is so snooty is because the Piquads don’t have the education to hold a normal conversation with most of the rest of Miami County. There is a reason Lady Justice on the top of the courthouse faces South, so she doesn’t have to smell the stench from Piqua and Sidney!!

By marie

September 3, 2008 4:35 PM | Link to this

Ive lived in troy most of my life. Theres nothing for the youth to do. Most young people are doing drugs. As well as alot of small towns, Troy is not very accepting of African Americans. Im considering moving to a more diverse city.

By marie

September 3, 2008 4:34 PM | Link to this

Ive lived in troy most of my life. Theres nothing for the youth to do. Most young people are doing drugs. As well as alot of small towns, Troy is not very accepting of African Americans. Im considering moving to a more diverse city.

By Norman

September 3, 2008 3:30 PM | Link to this

Congrats to Troy and its residents. Troy is very nice…Tipp City is right there as well. However, Troy is over-taxed.

BTW - Comparing Piqua to Troy is like comparing Yugo to Toyota.

By painfultruth

September 3, 2008 2:31 PM | Link to this

Ratings people must have very low expectations!

By aharddaysnight

September 3, 2008 2:15 PM | Link to this

I happen to like Piqua and Troy is no better. The people there just act like they’re better. The only problem with Troy is the snootiness. I’m a transplant though and I notice people from Piqua and Troy talk down about their cities. I say move to Dayton and make more room for me.

By Force

September 3, 2008 2:07 PM | Link to this

ANGST, You must be thinking of Piqua.

By mak

September 3, 2008 1:04 PM | Link to this

wake up and smell the bad coffee?? you obviously have not been to downtown troy where the 2 coffee shops will serve you a delightful cup of joe.

By LTM3

September 3, 2008 1:02 PM | Link to this

I spent 20 years growing up in Troy and have lived in Miami county for 34. Troy has changed a lot since my family moved there in 1974 but, it always manages to stay on the up and up. Great job Trojans!!

By Vonda Shephard

September 3, 2008 12:25 PM | Link to this

We went to that Troy once and looked at someplaces but we thought that that Riverside was better not so uppity.

By april

September 3, 2008 11:28 AM | Link to this

I am 36 yrs old and I was born and raised here.I graduated in 1990.As I was in school we did what we had to do and didn’t need resource officers. So if we could punish our children like we were punished in school if we messed up.We would not have any bullies.I have 2 kids in high school and they have begged me not to move they want to graduate from here.So all n all Troy is a great place to live and there school’s.We would be mayberry again!!If we would not have grown so much,we love our TROJANS

By angst

September 3, 2008 11:16 AM | Link to this

Troy is a has been of a city. The services offered are second rate, crime is increasing,high school dropouts are increasing and there are several tax increases looming in the near future.Wake and smell the bad coffee, people.

By Remove Titterington

September 3, 2008 11:07 AM | Link to this

Overall I would have to agree that Troy is a great place to live. But now that Titterington is here, we are slowly going down hill. Someone mentioned “The town kept the streets up”…not anymore,it’s not in the budget. Titterington is doing is best to pad his resume as saving Troy money at the cost of running our town to the ground and our residents into bankruptcy. Then he’ll move on to his next town. We need to get him out of here quick!! Think about that come election time Beamish!!

By Bob V

September 3, 2008 10:54 AM | Link to this

I have lived in several cities in the past years and even lived in Tipp City at one time. By most standards Troy is an average town. I am flabbergasted by the number of “public servents” that this town has on payroll. They have enough to support a town TWICE this size. Now they want to pass a refuse collection fee to be a source of income to pay for this overflated staff. They already have a school income tax which pays the administrators and staff quite handsomely.

By Big G.

September 3, 2008 10:49 AM | Link to this

Mayberry. That’s a good one! And I agree whole-heartedly. It is a definite change of pace, but a nice change, if you’re ready for it. Don’t get me wrong. I’m an urban jungle kinda guy, but it’s nice to slow down once in a great while, and Troy is a good place to do it.

By cece

September 3, 2008 10:41 AM | Link to this

My sister moved to Troy several years ago. We are orginally from Cincinnati, so visiting her was like going to Mayberry…it was refreshing, but she moved back to Cincinnati.

By Big G.

September 3, 2008 10:38 AM | Link to this

Piqua is THE ghetto of Miami County. Why would anyone pick it for a great home-town???

By Trojan

September 3, 2008 10:30 AM | Link to this

I am proud to live in Troy and feel this is a great honor! The community spirit continues to grow and the citizens definitely have civic pride!

I have lived here most of my life having moved south in the 80’s. I couldn’t wait to get back and raise my family!

By Scott

September 3, 2008 10:23 AM | Link to this

Having moved to Troy 3+ years ago, I’m not surprised at this. We moved to Troy because it was a good geographic location, but I think it is one of the best-kept secrets of the Miami Valley. Very safe, clean, and close-knit for it’s size.

By rene

September 3, 2008 10:21 AM | Link to this

I don’t live there, but from what I have seen Troy seems to be a very nice place to make a home. By comparison, it’s much nicer than the two cities to the north - Piqua and Sidney. Troy residents should be proud.

By Holly

September 3, 2008 10:19 AM | Link to this

Troy is a WONDERFUL place to live and raise a family! You can’t beat the community pride and their school system! GO TROJANS!!!

By Rae

September 3, 2008 10:15 AM | Link to this

I think it’s awesome. Not just because I grew up in Troy, but Troy is a city that doesn’t get a lot of news press!! Way to go Troy!!! Miami County is a great place to live in general.

By Betsy

September 3, 2008 10:04 AM | Link to this

Having grown up in Troy, I am a bit partial. I love the city. I hated it as a teenager because there was nothing to do, but that has since changed. The strawberry festival is my favorite time of year. I even got a stawberry tattooed across the whole top of my foot. The community pride is very strong.

By nicole

September 3, 2008 9:47 AM | Link to this

Having lived in communities across western Ohio and also in the Phoenix, AZ, metro area, I definitely think Troy is a great town. Community pride is very noticeable in Troy, be it through the many events or just the way people talk about their town. I wasn’t raised in Troy, but I’m glad to live there now.

By paul

September 3, 2008 9:21 AM | Link to this

Sooner or later every town gets the recognition by Ohio Magazine. They pick something like 5 city’s statewide every year with one in each region.

While it is a great honor…its not like the city really stands out as it is a shared honor.

By OldScribe

September 3, 2008 9:17 AM | Link to this

My family moved to Troy when I was six, and I grew up there. It is still a good city, even with the occasional naysayer who has probably never lived elsewhere.

By Vanessa W.

September 3, 2008 9:13 AM | Link to this

Piqua is MUCH better!

By Ned

September 3, 2008 9:06 AM | Link to this

I thought Troy was Piqua South? This just showa how bad things are in Ohio when Troy is the best you got.

By troyboy73

September 3, 2008 8:55 AM | Link to this

Spent 34 years there. Grew up in Troy and went to school in Troy. Fantastic town to grow up in. I’m getting strawberry fever already.

Go Troy. Beat Fairborn this friday!!

By William Ault

September 3, 2008 8:39 AM | Link to this

My first residence away from home was in Troy and I really enjoyed the small town enviroment. It was clean and a safe place to live. The town kept the streets up and the schools were good also.

Now living in Glendal Az.