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BROOKVILLE — In December 1962, members of the Brookville Fire Department purchased a 3,300 gallon water tanker trailer for use in case of rural fire calls. They also started a file which would enable them to answer all calls via shortest and best route.

PHILLIPSBURG — Easter Bunny, please answer your phone.

CLAYTON — Voters in the city of Clayton overwhelmingly defeated Issue 4, a plan to redevelop 43 acres of farm land into a residential subdivision along Phillipsburg-Union and Haber roads in the rural area in the northeast sector of the city.

EATON — March is Red Cross Month, when the American Red Cross celebrates the volunteers who make their lifesaving mission possible. Wednesday, March 27, is Giving Day and the American Red Cross invites the public to join in by attending an event, volunteering, giving blood, learning lifesaving skills or making a financial donation.

PREBLE COUNTY – One of the topics discussed most in preparations for the upcoming total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, is the number of visitors who may make their way into the area in search of a good vantage point to view the totality.

OHIO — March 17-23 has been declared Severe Weather Awareness Week in Ohio and officials are encouraging all Ohioans to prepare themselves for spring and summer weather hazards, including thunder, lightning, tornadoes, and floods.

EATON — The 53rd Annual Preble County Pork Festival has announced this year’s Royalty Contest will be held Sunday, May 5, at 5 p.m. at the Preble County Art Association’s art center in Eaton.

EATON — Preble County Auditor Lavon Wright released her report for the month ending Feb. 29, last week.

COLUMBUS — On Wednesday, March 13, Governor Mike DeWine signed Executive Order 2024-04D to assure Ohioans the state is well-prepared for the total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, which will cross a 124-mile-wide band in the state of Ohio.

LEWISBURG — Many people in Ohio are planning parties for the April 8 total solar eclipse.