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Eaton Community Schools special meeting
The Eaton Community Schools Board of Education will meet in special session on Monday, April 15, at 4:30 p.m. This meeting will be held at Hollingsworth East Elementary School, 506 Aukerman St., Eaton. The board will enter into executive session to prepare for negotiations or bargaining sessions with employees.
PC MHRB committee meeting
The Preble County Mental Health & Recovery Board Finance Committee meeting will be held on Monday, April 15, at 4:30 p.m., at 100 E. Somers Street, Eaton. Visit the website at www.pcmhrb.org for meeting information. Meetings are open to the public. If interested in attending meeting or for more information, contact [email protected].
Board of Elections meeting
The Preble County Board of Elections will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, April 18, and will also conduct the March 19, Primary post-election audit.
Special NT Board meeting
A special meeting of the Board of Education of the National Trail Local School District, is scheduled for Monday, April 22, at 4:30 p.m. at the National Trail School K-12 Facility, 6940 Oxford-Gettysburg Road, New Paris. The Board will dismiss into executive session to discuss the hiring of a superintendent.
Preble County MHRB meeting
The Preble County Mental Healtha and Recovery Board meeting will be held on Monday, April 22, at 6:30 p.m., at 100 E. Somers Street, Eaton. Visit the website at www.pcmhrb.org for meeting information. Meetings are open to the public. If interested in attending meeting or for more information, contact [email protected].
Road/bridge closure
The Preble County Engineer’s Office reports that Camden College Corner Road is closed between U.S. 127 and Camden Darrtown Road/Dillman Road for a full bridge replacement. The road will be closed for approximately 8 weeks (until April 25.) The road will be closed to all through traffic. Emergency personnel will not be permitted. School buses will not be permitted.
Eaton hydrant flushing
The City of Eaton Public Works Division will be flushing fire hydrants beginning Monday, April 29, and continuing through Friday, May 3. Consumers are advised not to wash clothes during this time period due to the possibility that the water may be discolored. The water will remain safe for consumption. Flushing is done periodically to rid the system of unwanted iron and manganese accumulations to ensure that water quality is maintained. This process also allows Eaton Public Works to check the operation of each fire hydrant and make any needed repairs. Flushing hot water heaters at this time is recommended to ensure good water quality in homes. Any questions concerning system flushing or any water quality issues should be directed to the Eaton Public Works Division at 937-456-7157.
Free smoke alarm installation
Smoke alarms save lives working smoke alarms can cut the risk of death due to a home fire in half. The American Red Cross and Preble County Emergency Management Agency are partnering to install free smoke alarms in Preble County. Call 1-844-207-4509 to make a smoke alarm installation appointment during the event scheduled for Saturday, May 4.
TCN Board meeting change
The Tri-County North Board of Education meeting scheduled for Monday, May 20, will instead be held on Monday, May 6, at 7:30 p.m. in the TCN High School Lecture Room.
Tornado siren testing in Preble County
For the 2024 tornado siren testing season, sirens in Preble County will be tested on the first Wednesday of each month at noon, weather permitting. In the event of inclement weather, testing will not occur and sirens will be tested the following month.
Eaton North Maple Street project under way
The City of Eaton’s 2024 North Maple Street complete reconstruction project is under way and will continue for approximately 8 months, according to city officials.For this reason, a construction and roadway closure will be in place from the intersection of North Maple and East Mechanic Street to the intersection of North Maple Street and Lexington Road.North Maple Street will only be open to residents who live in that section, emergency vehicles and school buses.
Parkinson’s exercise class
A new session of Parkinson’s Fit Club exercise class are being held each Wednesday at the Earl Heck Center, 201 N. Main St., Englewood. Classes run from 12:15-1 p.m. These classes are taught by Physical Therapists from Kettering Health’s NeuroRehab and Balance Center and are designed to empower people with Parkinson’s Disease to fight back against the disease with specific exercises to counteract movement challenges experienced by those with Parkinson’s. Classes are tailored for different levels of fitness and Parkinson’s symptoms. All ages and fitness levels are welcome. Through the support of the Parkinson’s Foundation, these classes are offered for free. For more information, call 937-401-7512.
