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Ohio fire departments merge into one fire district
PREBLE COUNTY, Ohio — A new fire district has been formed combining volunteer departments in southern Preble County. On Tuesday, the West Elkton Gratis Township Fire Board announced the merger effective July 1 with the Village of Gratis, marking the beginning of a new era of unity and collaboration rebranding the department as the Shawnee Fire District.
Stingrays topple West Carrollton
EATON – The Preble County Stingrays continued their early season success with a win Over West Carrollton last week. On Tuesday, June 20, the Stingrays traveled to WC for their second win of the season. Results:. Girls 8 and Under 100 Meter Medley Relay — 2. Stingrays (Tristan Barnes,...
Army vet can keep up with 2 young kids with his new all-terrain transport
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — A local Army veteran has a new set of wheels, thanks in part to the employees of a Preble County company. Justin Shellhammer says he’s no superhero, but those who know him would probably disagree. Back in 2005, he was serving in the Army when his life changed forever when he […]
Murder-suicide investigated in Preble County
PREBLE COUNTY – On Sunday at approximately 9:54 A.M., the Sheriff’s Office 9-1-1 Center received a call from a female, reporting that she had found her parents deceased in their home in the 5600 block of Sonora Road, north of Lewisburg. Deputies arrived on the scene and located...
2024 Hall of Honor inductees named
EATON — The Preble County Historical Society has announced this year’s inductees into the Hall of Honor. Gabriel “Old Gabe” Smith (1803-unknown) — Gabriel “Old Gabe” Smith was born enslaved in 1803. He was emancipated at the age of 11. He became a renowned traveling musician, music teacher, and even a conductor on the Underground Railroad at the Bunker Hill Tavern, guiding at least 50 slaves to their freedom. He has earned the moniker of “The Harriet Tubman of Preble County” by his nominator.
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