Bicycle boom boosts bike path expansion
By Blythe Alspaugh - balspaugh@aimmediamidwest.com
SIDNEY While many industries were hit hard by the pandemic in 2020, the bicycle industry saw many people returning to handlebars and two wheels for an escape.
“This has been miraculous. In all the years that I’ve been in the bike business, I never thought in a million years that this industry would benefit from a COVID epidemic (sic),” Bob Stomel, director of sales for the Huffy Corporation, said.
Stomel, who was the featured speaker for February’s Riverway Conversations held through the Great Miami Riverway, gave a presentation on the history of Huffy, industry trends, and how the pandemic created an unparalleled and unexpected demand for bicycles. According to Stomel, bicycles were deemed essential during shutdowns due to the fact that they fall under transportation, and in turn kept several retailers open because they sold bicycles.
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Council OKs church’s rezoning request
By Sheryl Roadcap - sroadcap@aimmediamidwest.com
SIDNEY The rezoning request of a 3.238 acre tract of land owned by the North Broadway Church of Christ on North Broadway Avenue, from an R-3, multi-family residence district, to a B-1, local business district, was approved by the Sidney City Council Monday evening.
The rezoning ordinance was adopted by City Council during its hybrid method teleconference meeting.
A public hearing was held during the meeting for the request of Brent Wright, on behalf of the North Broadway Church of Christ, for the rezoning of the property at 2655 N. Broadway Ave. The property is located on the west side of Broadway Avenue and north of Hoewisher Road. No members of the public spoke.
Sidney to receive$850K for trail extension
Sidney Mayor Mike Barhorst, center, discusses the Ohio Capital Budget Grant received by the City of Sidney with, left to right, Parks and Recreation Director Duane Gaier, Shelby County Commissioner Tony Bornhorst, Great Miami Riverway Director Dan Foley and Sidney Parks and Recreation Board Chair Amy Zorn along the site of the future trail. The trail will pass from the east side of Interstate 75 under the bridge in the background along the river and along the route of the former Miami & Erie Canal to Kuther Road.
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SIDNEY The city of Sidney will be one step closer to becoming the northern anchor of the Great Miami River Recreation Trail. When completed, the 99-mile trail will extend from Sidney to Hamilton, and be part of the country’s largest paved trail system.