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BROOKVILLE — Fire chief Ron Fletcher honored three firefighters at the March 5 council meeting.

PREBLE COUNTY — Just as residents were provided tips for preparing for the Monday, April 8, total solar eclipse, Preble County Emergency Management officials have provided information for businesses who might see an influx of visitors whether they’re coming here to view the eclipse, or just passing through.

PREBLE COUNTY — The Preble County Board of Developmental Disabilities (Preble DD) is planning its annual Cougars vs. Generals basketball game as part of the agency’s Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month activities. The game will feature Preble County Cougars Special Olympics athletes versus a group of Preble County community members volunteering to play on the Generals team. It will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 16, at Preble Shawnee High School (5495 Somers-Gratis Road in Camden.)

EATON — The State Fire Marshal’s office is investigating a house fire in the 4200 block of Washington-Jackson Road which left one person hospitalized last week.

EATON — On the Tuesday, March 19, Republican primary ballot, local realtor Kathy Clapp will be one of the candidates vying to run for Preble County Commissioner.

EATON — In an announcement last week, local attorney Jacob A. Kovach announced his candidacy for Preble County Judge of Common Pleas Court (General Division) in the Republican Primary on Tuesday, March 19.

CLAY TOWNSHIP — A township resident, who expressed interest in becoming the third trustee, voiced his concerns with the selection of a former trustee to the position.

EATON — The man arrested following a car chase which began with a burglary late last month was indicted by a grand jury in the Preble County Common Pleas Court on Monday, March 4.

EATON — The Preble County Chamber of Commerce is inviting businesses and organizations to participate in the annual Preble County Expo, scheduled for Friday and Saturday, April 12-13, at the Preble County Fairgrounds Expo Center.

EATON — A small group of local investors has committed to building a new hotel in Eaton, it was recently announced. Last week, officials provided additional information about the upcoming project.