Good morning, Preble County. As May unfolds, mental health takes center stage in our community with the county's Mental Health & Recovery Board seeking new members and NAMI Montgomery County hosting an Open House on May 14. While local calendars fill with meetings and events—from the Board of Elections' special sessions to Eaton Community Schools' hearing on retire-rehire proposals—outdoor enthusiasts should mark their calendars for September's "Amazing 5K Trail Run" at Garber Nature Center. Just be prepared to detour around Magill Road during its eight-week bridge replacement.
Over at Miami University, graduation celebrations are getting an eco-friendly makeover with water-soluble confetti replacing environmentally harmful plastic versions. Campus horticulturist Megan Croswell, who typically spends up to four hours daily picking up traditional confetti during graduation season, will surely welcome this sustainable shift. In more serious news, a 24-year-old man faces charges for allegedly sexually abusing a 13-year-old girl at Hueston Woods State Park last July.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
📅 Preble County buzzes with community announcements and upcoming events. The county's Mental Health & Recovery Board is seeking new board members to support local mental health initiatives, while NAMI Montgomery County invites residents to an Open House on May 14. Several important meetings are scheduled, including the Board of Elections' special sessions for the May 6 election and Eaton Community Schools' hearing about a proposed retire-rehire. Outdoor enthusiasts can mark their calendars for September's "Amazing 5K Trail Run" at Garber Nature Center, while motorists should note that Magill Road is closed for an eight-week bridge replacement project.
🎓 Miami University tackles graduation confetti pollution with eco-friendly solution. The university is introducing water-soluble confetti to replace plastic mylar that creates hours of cleanup work and environmental hazards. Campus horticulturist Megan Croswell spends up to four hours daily during graduation season picking up confetti that threatens local ecosystems and creates microplastics. Associated Student Government collaborated with President Crawford to purchase 1,000 cups of biodegradable red and white confetti, though supply chain issues have delayed its arrival until after this year's spring graduation. The initiative aims to help students "make their last impact on Miami a sustainable one."
🚨 Man charged with sexually abusing 13-year-old girl at state park.Hunter Austin Merkle, 24, faces sexual battery charges after allegedly assaulting the teen while walking a dog at Hueston Woods State Park in July. Investigators discovered Merkle had sent the victim sexually explicit texts before the incident. Court records indicate the girl, who viewed Merkle as a parent figure, reported the abuse in September. A warrant for Merkle's arrest was issued Monday in Eaton Municipal Court.
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