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WEST ELKTON — A house fire in West Elkton on Monday, Jan. 1, is being investigated as arson, according to fire officials.

PREBLE COUNTY — On Monday, Jan. 8, it will be exactly 3 months until what is being promoted as the “largest mass travel event ever in the United States” makes its way across Preble County.

EATON — A new assistant prosecutor will join the Preble County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office next year.

EATON — Fort St. Clair Park in Eaton will receive an upgraded playground area with the help of a recent Ohio Department of Natural Resources NatureWorks grant.

PREBLE COUNTY — Area drivers are reminded the permanent closure of the Oxford-Gettysburg Road railroad crossing goes into effect on Monday, Jan. 8.

EATON —A West Alexandria man was sentenced last week to more than two decades in prison for sex crimes committed against two young children.

PREBLE COUNTY — Area law enforcement officials from around the county and state gathered to mourn and honor the life of Preble County Sheriff’s Deputy Joshua Hamilton at services held Saturday, Dec. 23.

LEWISBURG — On Saturday, Dec. 16, the Tri County North High School Lady Panthers basketball team hosted its second annual Breakfast with Santa event.

GRATIS TOWNSHIP — The eagerly-awaited annual Santa Run, organized by the Gratis Fire Department and West Elkton Gratis Township Fire District, is preparing to spread joy and holiday cheer throughout the community on Christmas Eve.

EATON — On Wednesday, Dec. 13, law enforcement officers from several area agencies helped dozens of children and their families have a merrier Christmas than they would have otherwise celebrated.