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The Preble County Cougars Special Olympics softball team hosted an exhibition game on Wednesday, Sept. 20 at DP&L Fields in Eaton. According to the Preble County Board of Developmental Disabilities, there were enough athletes, volunteers, coaches and support staff to field two teams with a crowd of more than 140 attending. After the game, attendees enjoyed a pizza party.

BROOKVILLE — On thing you can say about Brookville High School Principal Jason Stephan – he keeps his promises.

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National Gold Star Mother’s Day and Family Day is being observed Sunday, Sept. 24, in the United States.

PHILLIPSBURG — Phillipsburg will have a community Halloween party at the firehouse from 4 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 31. Trick-or-treat will then take place from 6 to 8 p.m.

Brookville High School held its annual Homecoming parade through the streets of the city. The parade featured members of the senior and junior class attendants, including seniors Drew Holt and Grace Hinton. At the conclusion of the parade, students participated in the annual bonfire. The Homecoming game pitted the Blue Devils against the Carlisle Indians. The Homecoming dance took place Saturday night at the high school.

BROOKVILLE — Law director Rod Stephan informed council the Montgomery County Commissioners approved the annexation of approximately 113.562 acres of land located on Heckathorn Road in Perry Township to Brookville.

PHILLIPSBURG — Phillipsburg Board of Public Affairs began its September meeting on Sept. 14 by wrapping up some loose ends.

BROOKVILLE — Chester Welbaum of Pyrmont, Ohio led a drive to provide a memorial for Pyrmont Veterans of all wars to be erected at Pyrmont Cemetery in February 1968.

NEWPARIS — Solvita Blood Center (the former Community Blood Center) has a critical need for type O blood. Support the local supply by donating at the National Trail High School community blood drive Friday, Sept. 29, from 8 a.m. to noon at the school located at 6940 Oxford-Gettysburg Road, New Paris.