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EATON — During their Wednesday, March 1, meeting, Preble County Commissioners recognized March as Developmental Disabilities Month with a special proclamation.

EATON — On Friday evening, Feb. 24, county, state and local officials gathered to celebrate the grand opening of the Preble County Fairgrounds Expo Expansion — a space for large events which has been years in the making.

Editors note: Organizations with meeting notices included in the Area Meetings are encouraged to send scheduling updates for the new year to Editor Eddie Mowen Jr. at [email protected].

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WEST ALEXANDRIA — Under the direction of Chief Eric Stevens the West Alexandria Police Department continues to grow. During a Monday, Feb. 13, village council meeting, Stevens reintroduced a former officer with the department, Joshua Kazmerick, and had him sworn in by Mayor Jeff Hickey to resume duty with WPD.

WEST ALEXANDRIA – West Alexandria Village Council met Monday, Feb. 13, and discussed purchase orders for village departments, regular business, and concerns over special meetings being called in abundance.

CAMDEN — The Preble Shawnee Board of Education heard from the Preble Shawnee Local Education Association (PSLEA) on Thursday, Feb. 9, during the board’s regular meeting. PSLEA voiced its opinion on several topics, including the size of fourth grade classes, and its stance against arming teachers in the school.

PREBLE COUNTY — The time has finally come again to stock up on an amazing selection of tree seedlings. The 2023 tree sale has some familiar favorites as well as first-time offerings.

EATON — Beginning this week, readers of The Register-Herald will notice some changes in the content of their community newspaper.

BROOKVILLE — Brookville Fire Department Lieutenant Matt Rhoades was named the Fire Chief’s 2022 “Officer of the Year.”