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PC ESC meeting changed
The September regular monthly meeting of the Preble County Educational Service Center Governing Board scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 25, at 5:30 p.m. has been changed to Monday, Sept. 16, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Preble County Educational Service Center, Conference Room, 597 Hillcrest Drive, Eaton. The purpose of the meeting will be for all regular general purposes.
MHRB meeting
Preble County Mental Health & Recovery Board’s meeting will be held on Monday, Sept. 23, at 6:30 p.m. at 100 E Somers Street Eaton. Visit the website at www.pcmhrb.org for meeting information. Meetings are open to the public. If interested in attending meeting or for more information, contact [email protected].
AMV field trip to farm in Camden
AudubonMV will host a field trip to the Frank House Farm, in Camden, on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 9 a.m.-noon. Participants will meet at the Frank House Farm, 7611 Camden Sugar Valley Dr., Camden. The farm includes 100 acres of preserved woodland, prairie, and riparian corridors. Trip leader is Randy Morgan, former AMV Board member and retired entomologist from the Cincinnati Zoo. Free and open to the public, more info including organic lunch offering at https://www.audubonmv.org/details.
Matter of Balance workshop offered
Goodwill Easter Seals is hosting a Matter of Balance workshop at the Earl Heck Center. This award-winning program is designed teach older adults practical strategies to manage falls and increase activity levels. Anyone concerned about falls and interested in improving their balance should consider participating in this workshop. The workshop will be held on Friday from 1-3 p.m. for eight consecutive weeks (until Nov. 1.) There is no cost to participate and all materials will be provided for free. Space is limited so reserve your spot now by calling 937-836-5929.
Road closure
The Preble County Engineer’s Office reports Wolfrey Road (between mailbox 8557 and Ohio 121,) beginning at Ohio 121 and ending at New Paris-Eldorado Road, is closed for a total bridge replacement. The road will be closed for approximately 10 weeks (approximately Oct. 10.) The road will be closed to all through traffic. Emergency personnel and buses will not be permitted.
Tornado siren testing in Preble County
For the 2024 tornado siren testing season, sirens in Preble County will be tested on the first Wednesday of each month at noon, weather permitting. In the event of inclement weather, testing will not occur and sirens will be tested the following month.
