Fair week kicks off
PREBLE COUNTY — New Preble County Fairgrounds Manager James Mays called the opening weekend of the 164th “Famous” Preble County Fair a success and said he is looking forward to the remainder of the week.“I think it’s gone well,” he said. “Our numbers are up as far as people coming into the fair. They’re up a little bit, not much, but a little bit. Overall, I’ve had a lot of compliments on the grounds, the way it looks and the way they can see things going.”Mays said the threat of inclement weather over the weekend didn’t appear to keep fair-goers away.
Rabbit killings investigated
EATON — Preble County Sheriff Mike Simpson has confirmed nine rabbits at the Preble County Fair were killed between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. Thursday, July 31. The PCSO is currently investigating. According to Simpson, all other rumored incidents are purely speculation at this point. All tips and leads are being investigated.
Deaton takes home third win at talent show
Seven contestants participated in the 2014 Junior Fair Talent Show on Sunday, July 27, with Mallory Deaton, 11, coming in first place with her clogging routine.Three judges critiqued the routines, which also included singing, ballet, hula hooping and miming.Hannah Cline, who sang in the talent show the past two years, is the chair of the Talent Show Committee. She said she likes the community support the show creates.“I love how the community comes toget...
Lakengren news
Jack Block Last week we thanked all the clubs and committees for helping the Dragon-sponsored JBFD event come to fruition. Even though it was “chilly,” Chief Larry Taylor of the Gasper Township Fire Station reported that members of Unit 17 are tough and could take all the dunking that Kevin Thorpe and some of the big guys who took aim upon that little target mechanism that sent many into the cold water of the newly refurbished dunk tank. They didn’...
Avoiding mosquito bites: PCGHD offers tips
PREBLE COUNTY — Each summer in Preble County, mosquitoes are a familiar, biting pest in backyards, parks and campgrounds. Most are merely a nuisance and are not major vectors of diseases. In fact, only a few of the 59 species of mosquitoes in Ohio are known to transmit disease.However, the diseases these mosquitoes can carry are very serious ones, such as encephalitis and malaria in humans and heartworm in dogs. Therefore, it is always advisable to take preventive measures to...
Senior edition
PREBLE COUNTY — The Preble County Senior Center will shuttle seniors by van to the Preble County Fair on Senior Day, Wednesday, July 30. The shuttle will start at 9 a.m., and run throughout the day. There is no charge, and reservations are not needed. The Weekly Dance, with music by Don Pease and the County Ramblers, will be held at the fairgrounds on Senior Day from 4-7 p.m. To make it convenient for those attending the dance, we will shuttle from the Senior Center to the Rotary Juncti...
COC seeking proposals for shelter
PREBLE COUNTY — The Preble County Continuum of Care (COC) is the group in Preble County whose job it is to set policy to assist individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in Preble County through housing and supportive services, strategic planning, education, advocacy and service collaboration.To this end, in its meeting on Tuesday, July 22, the Preble County COC approved a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Operations of the Preble County Emergency Hom...
Verona employee charged with theft, tampering
COLUMBUS – Trace evidence was left behind after a former Village of Verona employee stole and destroyed data linking her to the theft of utility payments, according to an audit released last week by Auditor of State Dave Yost.“She felt the heat and destroyed the evidence,” Auditor Yost said. “What she missed allowed us to connect some of the dots, but the taxpayers may never know how much money was actually stolen.”
West Alexandria news
Birthdays: Regina Moses, Christopher Petelle, Lula Cunningham, Olivia Glander, Adam Beneke, Matt Smith, Sean Howard, Annette Jacobs, Kathleen Ulrich Carpenter, Sam Shortes, Barbara Boggs, Seth Via, Jessica Childers, Michael Wiegand, Al Spoonamore, Cindy Creech, Dave Oligee, Miriam StudebakerAnniversaries: Andrew and Brandy Parizek, John and Wanda DeVilbissBenefit Walk
Around the ‘Burg
Hello Lewisburg!The eagle has landed! Judy was dismissed from the Acute Rehab Care Unit last Thursday after nearly seven weeks in the hospital. I was scared to death as we drove into our drive but we have managed to transport from the truck to the house and the house to the truck without any major incidences. It is so different when the therapists aren’t there to give support and advice. There is still a long road ahead, but, as a wise person once said, the l...
Mobile memorial honors veterans
PREBLE COUNTY — As fair-goers make their way up and down the midway during the Preble County Fair this week they may notice a trailer manned by members of the Preble County Honor Guard.A closer look at the trailer reveals a traveling memorial to Preble County veterans. The trailer will be on display for the remainder of the week.“It’s a memorial for the veterans that have served and passed away. But really it’s for all veterans,” said honor ...
Influenza epidemic history added to collection
EATON — The Preble County Room, curator of local historical documents and publications, recently added a compilation of documents on the 1918-1919 influenza pandemic to its collection. Titled “Deadly Virus: The Worst Plague in American History,” it follows the effects of the illness on the Preble County area and supplements that with information on the worldwide information on the response to the pandemic that killed between 30 and 50 million people worldwide.The ...
Teen arrested in NP crimes
A 17-year-old New Paris resident was arrested last week on multiple breaking and entering and burglary charges, and was being housed at a secure juvenile detention facility at press time.The teenager faces 30 various charges, according to officials.According to NP Police Chief Chris Driver, on Friday, July 18, an arrest warrant was issued for a 17-year-old male who lives at 9158 Smyrna Road, New Paris. The warrant, Driver said, was the result of a four-month investigatio...
Savvy Squirrel brings consignments to Eaton
New to Eaton, Savvy Squirrel gives shoppers a unique experience for consignment enthusiasts.Located on North Barron Street, Savvy Squirrel offers its patrons stylish clothes, chosen by owner, Cherry Murwin, for all ages. Trinkets along the walls catch passersby’s eyes as they browse throughout the store. Baby shoes, clothes, accessories, mobiles galore are all offered, on top of racks of clothes, hats, gloves, purses, dress suits, scarves, and much more.
Sanitary engineer brings updates to Commissioners
Preble County Commissioners met with Randy Gilbert, the County Sanitary Engineer, Beth Wright, and David Wilson during their regular session meeting, Wednesday, July 16.The Glenwood neighborhood has not been forgotten by Gilbert nor his department, regarding the high levels of E.coli in the surface water, according to officials. Maps and septic system information have been prepared by the department for the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, according to Gilbert.̶...
Paint Creek Four Mile to close Aug. 5
Starting at 7:30 a.m. on Aug. 5, Paint Creek Four Mile Road will be closed between North Eaton Oxford Road and Camden Sugar Valley Road, according to Preble County Engineer Kyle Cross. The road will be closed for about four days for pipe replacement. The road will be closed to all traffic. More information is available at prebeng.org.
Improving veterans’ health care
Last week, I introduced Robert McDonald, President Obama’s nominee for Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA), at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. The next day, the Committee –13 other senators and I – voted unanimously to approve his nomination. The full Senate must now vote on his confirmation.I voted in support of Robert McDonald’s nomination because I believe he possesses the skills and integrity needed to advo...
Cracking down on human trafficking
My wife Debbie and I raised two daughters, and, like any parent, the stories of suffering and pain that follow from human trafficking crimes weigh heavily on me.Unfortunately, we see and hear the local stories about human trafficking nearly every day.According to a recent article in the Dayton Daily News, “During the past 12 months, 26 child advocacy centers across state identified 65 minors and seven adults who are potential victims of human trafficking, including...
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