Good morning, Darke County. In a time when many restaurants are struggling to fill tables, one local owner is rewriting the playbook. Kim Frazier of Speakeasy Miso is embracing innovation with fusion-driven menu items like the Miso Burger, proving that adaptability might be the secret ingredient to survival in today's challenging culinary landscape. Her creative approach offers a taste of how local businesses are evolving to meet changing consumer appetites.
Meanwhile, futures are being shaped at Edison State's upcoming College and Career Fair, where over 50 colleges and employers will gather on October 3 to showcase opportunities for the next generation. And closer to home, Miami County property owners might be feeling the squeeze with a steep 28% average value increase coming in 2025—though County Auditor Matthew Gearhardt assures residents that higher property values won't translate to equivalent tax increases, as millage rates adjust when values rise.
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🍔 Troy restaurant owner rewrites the rulebook amid dining challenges. Kim Frazier of Speakeasy Miso is implementing creative solutions to combat a lack of customers in the struggling restaurant industry. Her fusion-driven approach includes introducing new menu items like the Miso Burger with fries to attract diners. Frazier's adaptability exemplifies how local restaurateurs are innovating to keep their tables full in a changing culinary landscape.
🎓 Edison State's College and Career Fair connects futures with opportunities. The October 3 event will bring together over 50 colleges, universities, businesses, and military representatives at the Piqua Campus. Attendees can learn about educational programs, meet with admissions representatives, explore job opportunities with local employers, and gain insights into various career fields. Edison State representatives will also showcase the college's 100-plus academic programs for continuing education. The fair is open to Edison State students, high school students, and community members seeking their next steps.
🏠 Miami County homeowners face steep 28% property value hike. Over 40,000 property owners are receiving notifications about the 2025 revaluation results, with residential values jumping an average of 28.8%. County Auditor Matthew Gearhardt emphasized this increase aligns with statewide trends, as Ohio saw average increases of 30.3% in 2024 and 29.6% in 2025. Some areas face even steeper increases, with Casstown village topping the list at 44%, while Troy (24.8%) and Tipp City (20%) came in below average. Importantly, Gearhardt noted that increased property values don't translate to equivalent tax increases, as voted millage rates adjust downward when values rise.
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