Preble County • March 31, 2025
Good morning, Preble County. Heroes don't always wear capes—sometimes they're simply students checking the mail. Just ask the Miami University instructor whose life was saved when Reed Stewart and Brayden Osborne sprang into action with life-saving CPR during a cardiac emergency. Thanks to their quick thinking, a family "got to have Christmas" with their loved one, proving that ordinary moments can transform into extraordinary acts of courage when seconds count.
The spirit of service runs deep throughout our community this week. Eaton's Scott Brubaker was honored as Employee of the Year for his impactful public works leadership, while Montgomery County is tackling its stray dog crisis head-on with a new collaborative task force. With shelter space for just 80 animals in a county housing over 140,000 dogs, this initiative couldn't come at a more crucial time for both public health and our four-legged friends.
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❤️🩹 Two students saved professor's life with quick CPR action. Reed Stewart and Brayden Osborne performed life-saving CPR on a Miami University instructor who collapsed from a cardiac event outside Mosler Hall in December. Stewart, working in the mailroom, and Osborne, who happened to be passing by, took turns performing compressions until the instructor began breathing again. The grateful faculty member later emailed Stewart saying that because of their actions, his family "got to have Christmas with him." After five days in the ICU, the instructor is now on the road to recovery.
🏆 Eaton honors dedicated public servant with prestigious award. Assistant Public Works Superintendent Scott Brubaker was named the City of Eaton's 2024 Employee of the Year during a March 17 council meeting. Mayor Matt Venable praised Brubaker's dedication, integrity, and lasting impact on the community during the ceremony attended by family and colleagues. The council also recognized Eaton High School Softball Coach Maggie Neanen for her decade of excellence, including setting a school record with 21 wins in 2019 and helping eight student-athletes continue their careers at the collegiate level. Additionally, the city welcomed new Parks Coordinator Casey Wooddell, who brings 17 years of experience to the role.
🐕 Montgomery County tackles stray dog crisis with new task force. The county commission approved a resolution to collaborate with local animal welfare agencies on solutions for dog overpopulation and irresponsible pet ownership. Commissioner Mary McDonald will represent the county alongside representatives from animal shelters, rescue organizations, and government officials. The task force, co-chaired by Robyn McGeorge and Kristen Tilton, will begin meeting March 31 and plans to organize a public town hall this spring. With Montgomery County housing over 140,000 dogs but shelter space for only 80, advocates call the situation a public health concern.
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