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EATON — Preble County Auditor Lavon Wright recently shared the county’s financial report for the month ending March 31.

Established in 1963, Older Americans Month (OAM) is celebrated every May. Led by a federal agency, the Administration for Community Living (ACL), OAM is a time to recognize older Americans’ contributions, highlight aging trends, and reaffirm commitments to serving the older adults in our communities.

BROOKVILLE — One of the most disastrous fires in the history of Brookville occurred in December 1903. It destroyed a large section of the business center of the village (northeast corner of Market & Mulberry Streets).

CLAY TOWNSHIP — The trustees hired a police officer at a special meeting held Tuesday, April 23.

CLAYTON — At its April 18 meeting Clayton city council adopted an ordinance under emergency status to amend the grass cutting fee assessed to property owners to address increased personnel costs.

Editor’s note: Organizations in The Register-Herald’s coverage area are encouraged to submit scheduled events and news for the weekly News Briefs. Items can be emailed to [email protected]. Deadline for inclusion in the Wednesday edition is 5 p.m. the Friday prior; deadline for inclusion in the Saturday edition is 5 p.m. the Wednesday prior. Items are published as space allows until the date of events has passed, or for ongoing listings, until removal is requested.

CLAY TOWNSHIP — The trustees met in executive session with their attorney from Bricker Graydon, of Dayton, concerning the investigation of the police department the trustees are currently conducting.

LEWISBURG — Municipal manager Jeff Sewert informed council the decision was made to join the Miami Valley Communications Council’s electric aggregate program in the attempt to secure lower rates for village residents.

CAMDEN — The Preble County Park District (PCPD) announced last week the unveiling of the “Devil’s Backbone” Legend & Lore roadside marker on Saturday, May 18, at 11 a.m. at the entrance of the Herbert & Patricia Wagers’ Devil’s Backbone Memorial Park located at 1301 Ohio 725 West.