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EATON — The City of Eaton was presented with an Auditor of State Award during the Monday, April 15, city council meeting.

COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal and Ohio Department of Public Safety Division of EMS will honor Eaton siblings Drake and Andrew Carrell with its Citizen Award at the 43rd annual Ohio Fire Service Hall of Fame & Fire Awards this Wednesday, April 24.

EATON — The Preble County Expo, held last Friday and Saturday, April 12-13, was a success, according to Preble County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Karen Moss.

COLUMBUS — National Trail teacher Judy Brown was one of Ohio’s 2024 Teachers of the Year recognized during Governor Mike DeWine’s State of the State address on Wednesday, April 10.

PREBLE COUNTY — The Monday, April 8, total solar eclipse didn’t bring the huge population surge everyone was preparing for or was told to expect, but it was a great day for residents and many visitors to enjoy something they might never see again.

BROOKVILLE — Police officer Forest Wilson was named the 2023 “Officer of the Year.”

LEWISBURG — The village of Lewisburg has new banners.

EATON — Reid Health is providing free admission to this year’s Preble County Chamber of Commerce, scheduled for this Friday and Saturday, April 12-13 at the Preble County Fairgrounds Expo Center and Expansion.

PREBLE COUNTY — At press time, Monday, April 8, all eyes turned to the sky during watch parties for the total solar eclipse. Parks in several communities were the sites for events and activities allowing residents and visitors alike to gather, enjoy a fun afternoon, and watch the celestial event which won’t be seen in Ohio again until 2099. Pictured, Jared McPherson of Miami Township, along with his wife Chrissa (left) and sister Heather Taylor, from Utah, prepare for the eclipse at The Garber Nature Center. Look for additional eclipse coverage in this Saturday’s edition of The Register-Herald.

ENGLEWOOD — A large crowd attended a ‘Solar Eclipse Party in the Park’ on Monday, April 8 sponsored by the Northmont Area Chamber of Commerce at Centennial Park, 321 Union Blvd.