News briefs
Editor’s note: Organizations in The Register-Herald’s coverage area are encouraged to submit scheduled events and news for the weekly News Briefs. Items can be emailed to [email protected]. Deadline for inclusion in the Wednesday edition is 5 p.m. the Friday prior; deadline for inclusion in the Saturday edition is 5 p.m. the Wednesday prior. Items are published as space allows until the date of events has passed, or for ongoing listings, until removal is requested.
Inclusive playground planned this year
BROOKVILLE — City manager Jack Kuntz informed council an administrative delegate agreement with Montgomery County was signed for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) awarded last year for the all-inclusive playground to be located at Golden Gate Park located at 545 Upper Lewisburg-Salem Road.
A LOOK AT BROOKVILLELittle River Railroad No. 110
BROOKVILLE — In March 1975, the steam locomotive, Little River Railroad No. 110 was pulled out of the siding track in Brookville.
National Trail not an eclipse viewing site
NEW PARIS — National Trail School will not be available as a place to view the April 8 eclipse.
SPENCER R. ANGEL JR.
WEST ALEXANDRIA — Spencer R. Angel Jr., 65, of West Alexandria, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, at his residence with his loving family by his side.
Eldorado North Central Rescue holding March 4 blood drive
ELDORADO – “When you give life with your blood donation you let joy fall like rain drops.”
Home Weatherization Assistance Program helps residents
PREBLE COUNTY — Recently, Miami Valley Community Action Partnership and Home is the Foundation partnered to complete weatherization projects for individuals and families living in 14 separate affordable housing units.
Council donates to historical society
BROOKVILLE — Council recently voted to give the Brookville Historical Society $7,500 to help the organization defray some of its operating costs in 2024.
Election letter deadline reminder
Final deadline for letters-to-the-editor related to the Tuesday, March 19, primary election will be Friday, March 8, at noon. The last day original election-related letters will be published is Wednesday, March 13.
Progress made on P’burg street issues
PHILLIPSBURG — At the Feb. 20 council meeting, Street Commissioner Wendell Harleman reported on the progress of several village problems.