‘Nancy’s Closet’ helping kids get ready for fair
EATON — Nancy Tilton, who has worked in Preble County’s OSU Extension Office for over 17 years, has always had a dream of bringing to the area a donation program which enables 4-H members to pick up items they might need for their show days at the Preble County Fair.
BOLT Innovation Center receives $500,000 grant
CLAYTON — The BOLT (Business, Opportunity, Learning, Technology) Innovation Center announced July 16 that it has been awarded a $500,000 grant through the Ohio One Time Strategic Community Investment Fund.
Clayton to keep marijuana moratorium in place for now
CLAYTON — A moratorium on adult use recreational cannabis is in place in the city of Clayton until September, but council members need to reach a decision on whether to allow retail cultivation or processing.
One-time Shawnee student nominated VP
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN — During the Republican National Convention on Wednesday evening, July 17, U.S. Senator JD Vance accepted the nomination to be former President Donald Trump’s running mate, bringing southwest Ohio into the spotlight.
Eaton bans retail cannabis cultivation, sales
EATON — During a Monday, July 15, meeting, Eaton City Council approved its amended ordinance banning the cultivation, processing and retail dispensing of marijuana in all zoning districts in the city.
2024 PC Junior Fair Royalty crowned
EATON — The 2024 Preble County Junior Fair Queen Elaine Rhoades and King Hunter Rose were crowned during the annual contest held Saturday, July 13, at the Preble County Fairgrounds.
New CASAs sworn in
EATON – Three new CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates,) volunteers for abused and neglected children, were sworn in by Judge Jenifer Overmyer on Monday, July 1.
Senior Center expansion celebrated
EATON – A packed house witnessed the grand opening of the Preble County Council on Aging’s over- 15,000 square feet Senior Center expansion, which was celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony and tour with the Preble County Chamber of Commerce, local and state officials on Wednesday, July 10.
Citizens to decide retail cannabis issue
LEWISBURG — Council has opted to let residents decide if a retail cannabis dispensary should locate in the village.
PC BOE moving to new location
EATON — This Friday, July 12, will be the Preble County Board of Elections’ last day at its current location in the Preble County Courthouse on Main Street.
