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Eaton Masonic Kids Fishing Derby
The second annual Eaton Masonic kids free kids fishing derby will be held from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday, July 6, at Crystal Lake in Eaton. This event is for children from the age of 4 to 13 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult or parent. Ohio fishing laws will pertain to all adults or parents helping younger children. There will be free food, trophies, and prizes for those who attend the event. Registration will be on-site starting at 9:15 a.m. with a short meeting of those attending around 9:45 a.m. to cover all rules and answer questions. Fishing will start promptly at 10 a.m. and end at 1 p.m. followed with the announcement of major prize winners. Free bait will be available or participants may bring their own. For more information call 937-219-1925.
ESC meetings set
The Preble County Educational Service Center Governing Board has scheduled a special meeting for Monday, July 8, at 5:30 p.m., at Buckeye Jake’s Eatery, 13 E. Dayton St. West Alexandria, for the purpose of the new superintendent’s orientation.
The regular monthly meeting for July has been changed from Wednesday, July 24, to Wednesday, July 10, at 5:30 p.m., at the Preble County Educational Service Center Conference Room, 597 Hillcrest Drive, Eaton. The meeting will be for all regular general purposes.
New Paris Masonic Lodge breakfast canceled
Masonic Lodge #106 in New Paris has canceled its breakfast that is normally held at the lodge on the second Saturday of each month, for the months of July and August.
NT Schools summer hours
National Trail Local School’s offices will be operating on the following summer schedule: District Office hours of operation will be 7 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday through Friday until July 31. National Trail ES and MS office will be closed through July 31. National Trail High School hours of operation will be 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday through July 31. Regular hours of operation will resume on Thursday, Aug. 1 from 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. for all district buildings. For more information call the district office at 937-437-3333 ext. 1100. All offices will be closed on July 4.
TCN Schools summer hours
Tri-County North Local Schools will be operating on an extended day/shortened week work schedule this summer. Through Thursday, July 25, the hours of operation will be 6 a.m. to 4 p.m, Monday through Thursday, with an exception to the week of July 1. The week of July 1, TCN will be will be closed on Thursday due to the holiday. For the remainder of each of that week, the hours of operation will be 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. The building will be closed every Friday. Regular hours of operation will resume on Monday, July 29. For more information, call the TCN District Office at 937-962-2671.
Road closure
The Preble County Engineer’s Office has reported Bantas Creek Road is closed between Wysong Road and Ohio 503 for a full bridge replacement. The road will be closed for approximately 8 weeks. The closure began Monday, June 24. The road will be closed to all through traffic. Emergency personnel and buses will not be permitted.
Eaton Farmer’s Market each Saturday
The Downtown Eaton Early Bird Farmer’s Market ocated at the corner of Barron and Somers Streets, will be open, rain or shine, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m., each Saturday, through September. For more information or to set up as a vendor, call 937-839-1009, 937-336-3171, or email [email protected].
Englewood Art Festival seeks parade participants
The Englewood Festival and Arts Commission is accepting applications for parade participants for the 50th annual Englewood Art Festival. This year’s festival will be held Saturday, Aug. 10 and Sunday, Aug. 11, at Centennial Park, 321 Union Blvd., Englewood. The parade will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday immediately following the 5K race. Applications for this event may be found at https://bit.ly/38xYG4y or by calling the Earl Heck Community Center at 937-836-5929.
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.
