Troy, OH Daily Brief — February 7, 2026
Troy, OH — February 7, 2026 — Updates on an electric aggregation change, courthouse renovations, and a proposed jail tax shaping local decisions.
Today in Troy
Here’s a quick look at what is shaping life around Troy and Miami County this weekend.
Electric aggregation change on the way
The city’s electric aggregation program will shift to a new supplier as the current contract with Dynegy ends this year. Residents and small businesses enrolled in aggregation will see Constellation Energy listed as the generation supplier on bills starting with January 2026 statements, while AES Ohio will continue to handle delivery and billing.
The new community rate is set at 9.049 cents per kilowatt hour. That is higher than the discount many customers enjoyed in 2024, but still below the current standard offer from AES Ohio. Households will receive letters explaining the change and how to opt out if they prefer to shop for their own supplier.
Courtroom restoration highlights courthouse work
Interior renovation of the 1880s Miami County Courthouse in downtown Troy has moved to the third-floor grand courtroom that overlooks the Great Miami River. The project follows first-floor improvements, including a modernized security station at the east entrance.
Crews are repairing long-standing water damage and carefully restoring decorative plaster and finishes. The first phase carries a budget a little over two million dollars with contingency money still available. County leaders are also exploring new displays on the first floor that would share the history of the courthouse and Miami County with visitors, including school groups.
Sales tax plan tied to new county jail
County officials are working on a proposed half-percent sales tax increase for the May ballot to help pay for a new jail complex north of Troy. A consultant recommends building a 200-bed maximum-security facility with additional medical beds on the grounds of the existing incarceration facility along County Road 25A.
The project is estimated at about ninety million dollars. Commissioners say the tax would fund the local share while they seek state and federal support. Public hearings are planned so residents can weigh in on replacing the aging downtown jail and expanding space for medical and mental health care.
Maker Lab marks strong first year
The Troy-Miami County Public Library’s Maker Lab, located on the second floor of the Hobart Center for County Government, is wrapping up its first year with solid use. Staff report nearly twenty thousand visitors and close to two thousand equipment uses in the lab’s first twelve months, with projects ranging from crafts to media production.
New programs this winter include a hands-on “Breakerspace,” where participants safely take apart old devices to see how they work and to spark ideas for new creations.
Coming up
City calendars show a busy stretch ahead, with Board of Park Commissioners and City Council committee meetings at City Hall early next week. Later in the month, residents can look toward Valentine events at the Troy-Hayner Cultural Center and the Miami County Home and Outdoor Living Show at Hobart Arena.
Sources
- https://mycountylink.com/new-electric-aggregation-contract-to-begin-in-january-2026/
- https://www.daytondailynews.com/local/miami-county-freshens-look-keeps-history-at-140-year-old-courthouse/SIYWDRQBLJF3ZNIF3JZJPI2GNM/
- https://www.daytondailynews.com/local/proposal-for-miami-county-sales-tax-hike-to-pay-for-new-jail-topic-of-public-hearings/2KH6BLONGRGBDP2GI35IPOKZW4/
- https://www.daytondailynews.com/lifestyles/librarys-maker-lab-a-hit-during-its-first-year/EW4UUPO25RDAFH6GJXVJOIQHQE/
- https://troyohio.gov/Calendar.aspx
- https://www.homegrowngreat.com/events/
