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Sunday, Sept. 15

BROOKVILLE — Due to the inclement weather, the Brookville High School marching band’s annual march-a-thon scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 27, will now take place on Saturday, Oct. 19.

BROOKVILLE — In 1949, Charles Somers at the age of 84 was reported to be the oldest man employed along business row in Brookville.

COLUMBUS — The Office of Criminal Justice Services announced last week recertification of thirteen Ohio law enforcement agencies for state standards established by the Ohio Collaborative Community-Police Advisory Board. Among those recertified was the Brookville Police Department.

EATON — On Sunday, Sept. 29, the Preble County Historical Society hosted the Fall Gathering Festival and Historical Days. Even though the rain dampened the event and kept crowds away, the volunteers and presenters made the best of itm according to PCHS Executive Director Lisa White. Programs consisted of a Native American pow wow, chair caning, antiques, pioneer butter making, corn bread, live music by Ethan Moles and The Price Brothers and more. “A special thanks to the volunteers for working through the rain with us, making the best of the situation that was out of our control,” White added.

EATON — A decades-long project was celebrated with a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, Sept. 18, when the Preble County Historical Society and Nature Reserve and Preble County Chamber of Commerce gathered in honor of the society’s smokehouse from the 1800s. The 10x10 smokehouse was donated to PCHS in 1987 by Norman Hughes, from the family farm where it was used for years. The restoration of the smokehouse was completed last year with the help of Chris Miley and BJ Price, with funds raised for the project by the PCHS.

EATON — On Wednesday, Oct. 2, Opti-Vise IT LLC celebrated its relocation to 231 E. Main Street in downtown Eaton with a ribbon cutting in conjunction with the Preble County Chamber of Commerce and local officials. The company plans to hold a grand opening celebration sometime in 2025, once the interior remodeling of the building is completed. Opti-Vise IT offers IT services and support for small to medium businesses by serving as an IT business partner.For more information about Opti-Vise IT, visit the website at www.opti-vise.com.

EATON — The City of Eaton Public Maintenance Division has released the following schedule for fall 2024 leaf collection. Leaf collection will occur on the following dates in the listed locations:

DAYTON — Don’t let cancer patients fight alone. Honor October Breast Cancer Awareness Month by donating at two area blood drives on Wednesday, Oct. 9.

BROOKVILLE — Council approved the final subdivision record plan for the first phase of the Arlington Woods II section one subdivision.