Good morning, Preble County. Fire crews in the Miami Valley had their hands full this weekend battling two separate garage blazes. In Trotwood, a detached garage on Foxboro Drive was completely consumed by flames Saturday evening, with quick-responding firefighters successfully preventing the fire from spreading to the nearby home. Just hours earlier, Eaton emergency teams tackled another detached garage fire on East High Street around 4 a.m., with both incidents thankfully resulting in no reported injuries.
On the roads, early commuters faced a brief traffic disruption Monday morning when a crash temporarily closed the left lane of I-70 westbound near State Route 48. Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers were on scene by 6:25 a.m., and while details about potential injuries remain unavailable, crews efficiently cleared the accident and restored normal traffic flow. A reminder that even in the quieter winter months, our first responders remain vigilant around the clock.
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0%☕️ What's Brewing Locally
🔥 Detached garage completely destroyed in Trotwood evening blaze. The fire erupted around 6 p.m. Saturday on the 3000 block of Foxboro Drive, with crews arriving to find the structure fully engulfed in flames. Fortunately, no one was inside the garage or home when the incident occurred. Fire crews successfully prevented the flames from spreading to the nearby residence despite initial concerns. Investigators are still working to determine what caused the fire, according to Miami Valley Fire District Chief Johnson.
🚗 I-70 crash briefly blocked westbound traffic in Montgomery County. The left lane of I-70 westbound near State Route 48 was temporarily closed following a morning accident. Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers responded to the scene around 6:25 a.m. to investigate the incident. While the crash caused traffic disruptions, officials have since cleared the scene and reopened all lanes. No information about potential injuries was immediately available.
🔥 Fire crews battle garage blaze in Preble County overnight. Firefighters responded to a detached garage fire in the 400 block of East High Street in Eaton around 3:54 a.m. Saturday. Emergency units worked to extinguish the flames, with scanner traffic confirming the garage was not connected to any other structures. No injuries were reported in the early morning incident. The cause of the fire remains under investigation as authorities gather more information.
⚾ Baseball Scoreboard
Tri-County North's offense erupted for a 15-2 drubbing of New Miami, improving to an impressive 6-1 on the season. The Panthers clearly brought their hitting shoes to Lewisburg on Saturday, leaving the Vikings still searching for their first win of the year.Meanwhile, Stebbins' bats were also working overtime in West Alexandria, as the Indians put up a dozen runs to down Twin Valley South 12-5. The win moves Stebbins to 5-3 while the Panthers fall to 2-6, with these same teams set for a quick rematch in what must be the scheduling quirk of the season.
| Team | Opponent | Score |
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Tri-County North (6-1) | ||
vs National Trail | W 4-3 (10) | |
vs New Miami | W 15-2 | |
Twin Valley South (2-6) | ||
vs Stebbins | L 12-5 | |
vs Stebbins | L 12-5 | |
National Trail (3-5) | ||
@ Tri-County North | L 4-3 (10) |
🥎 Softball Scoreboard
In a nail-biter that had fans clutching their rally caps, Eaton Eagles survived a late-game surge to edge St. Henry Redskins 8-7 in Saturday's non-league showdown. The Eagles improve to 3-2 while the Redskins drop to 3-5, both teams showing the kind of early-season drama that makes high school softball worth the price of admission.
| Team | Opponent | Score |
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Eaton (3-2) | ||
vs St. Henry | L 10-7 | |
vs St. Henry | W 8-7 | |
Twin Valley South (3-2) | ||
vs Oakwood | L 19-14 | |
vs Oakwood | W 13-11 | |
National Trail (4-5) | ||
vs Carroll | W 11-10 | |
vs Carroll | W 9-8 |
🏡 Real Estate Reveals
Auction farmstead dirt cheap: For just $100, this 3.238-acre property features a mobile home, detached garage, pole barn, and open frame porch, set to be auctioned on June 14th, 2025, with personal property at 9 AM and real estate at 1 PM.
Wooded paradise near wildlife area: This $170,000 property in Preble County's Gasper Township offers a wooded country setting on 2+ acres, bordered on three sides by Woodland Trails Wildlife Area, and part of Treble Shawnee Schools. Property sold as-is.
Spacious accessible rural retreat: This charming rural cul-de-sac home is on the market for $289,900, featuring 1,900 square feet with three bedrooms, two updated bathrooms, luxury vinyl flooring, and handicap-accessible features throughout.🙏 In Remembrance
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