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BROOKVILLE — The map with this story is of the original plat survey of Brookville. The land was part of Jacob Flory’s farm and was surveyed by Jacob Frees who had also surveyed several of the surrounding communities.

PREBLE COUNTY — Activities in preparation for the Monday, April 8, total solar eclipse kicked off this weekend, with Lewisburg hosting its various “Diamond Days” events all weekend long and on Monday.

DAYTON — At press time, the Dayton Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol continued its investigation into two-separate crashes — a two-vehicle hit-skip crash and a two-vehicle quadruple fatal crash which followed the hit-skip crash on Monday, April 1.

GREENVILLE — Rumpke Waste & Recycling is making some adjustments to its collection schedule for Monday, April 8, to get crews off roadways before the anticipated heavy traffic from eclipse watchers.

ENGLEWOOD — Concord United Methodist Church, 1123 S. Main St., Englewood, has formed a partnership for the seventh year with Crossroads Missions ‘Help Build Hope’ program.

PREBLE COUNTY— Being in the path of totality for next Monday’s total solar eclipse means there is a possibility for an influx of visitors and “eclipse chasers” seeking a place to not only watch the event, but also pass the time leading up to, and after, the afternoon of April 8.

BROOKVILLE — Jeff Davidson has stepped down as the boys basketball coach at Brookville, turning in his resignation last week.

BROOKVILLE — The Brookville Local School District’s Whole Child event was held at the school.

BROOKVILLE — The Brookville Chamber of Commerce and EyeDocs Family Care are sponsoring a solar eclipse watch party Monday, April 8, from noon until 5 p.m. at Brookville High School, located at 1 Pride Drive.

PERRY TOWNSHIP — The Dayton Post of the Ohio state Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash which occurred Sunday, March 31, at approximately 3:33 p.m. on Johnsonville Brookville Pike and Little Richmond Road in Perry Township, Montgomery County.