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BROOKVILLE — Police officer Forest Wilson was named the 2023 “Officer of the Year.”

LEWISBURG — The village of Lewisburg has new banners.

EATON — Reid Health is providing free admission to this year’s Preble County Chamber of Commerce, scheduled for this Friday and Saturday, April 12-13 at the Preble County Fairgrounds Expo Center and Expansion.

PREBLE COUNTY — At press time, Monday, April 8, all eyes turned to the sky during watch parties for the total solar eclipse. Parks in several communities were the sites for events and activities allowing residents and visitors alike to gather, enjoy a fun afternoon, and watch the celestial event which won’t be seen in Ohio again until 2099. Pictured, Jared McPherson of Miami Township, along with his wife Chrissa (left) and sister Heather Taylor, from Utah, prepare for the eclipse at The Garber Nature Center. Look for additional eclipse coverage in this Saturday’s edition of The Register-Herald.

ENGLEWOOD — A large crowd attended a ‘Solar Eclipse Party in the Park’ on Monday, April 8 sponsored by the Northmont Area Chamber of Commerce at Centennial Park, 321 Union Blvd.

COLUMBUS – State Reps. Angie King (R-Celina) and Rodney Creech (R-West Alexandria) on Tuesday, April 2, introduced legislation that will allow any voter to protest an individual’s candidacy for a political party nomination.

CLAY TOWNSHIP — The trustees discussed applying for state funding for improvements to a township road that is deteriorating due to flooding.

CAMDEN — As the school year winds down across Preble County, area high schools are beginning to recognize students with inductions into National Honor Society and plan other end-of-year activities. Pictured, Preble Shawnee High School held its National Honor Society induction ceremony Wednesday, April 3. Shawnee will be the first to graduate next month, with its ceremony to be held on Saturday, May 18, at 11 a.m. at the school football complex due to a scheduling conflict with Miami Valley Career Technology Center.

EATON — A former school resource officer accused of having an inappropriate sexual relationship with a student has been indicted by a Preble County grand jury, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced Monday, April 1.

GRATIS — The Thursday, March 28, Gratis Village Council meeting featured some special promotions, including the pinning of a new assistant police chief.