Good morning, Preble County. Twenty-nine grams of methamphetamine won't be making its way to Indiana thanks to the sharp eyes of local deputies who spotted a suspicious bag toss during a routine traffic stop. The May 10 incident landed two Indiana men in Preble County Jail after they admitted to a quick drug run to Montgomery County. Their unplanned extended stay in Ohio serves as a stark reminder of how quickly cross-state errands can turn into serious legal troubles.
Meanwhile, Brookville Elementary students are creating bridges through time with their newly buried time capsule, not to be opened until 2050. The touching ceremony connected generations as former students who buried their own capsule in 2000 returned to witness history repeating itself. And in a beautiful twist of timing, Vietnam veteran Greg Womack will finally get to see Hamilton's Memorial Day parade—by leading it as grand marshal after spending 20 years placing flags at cemeteries while the parade marched on without him.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
🚓 Indiana men busted with meth after Eaton traffic stop. Deputies arrested two men from Indiana after pulling over their Dodge Dart for a license plate violation on May 10. Officers observed the passenger tossing a bag out the window, which contained approximately 29 grams of methamphetamine. Both men admitted they had traveled to Montgomery County to purchase the drugs before heading back to Indiana. Brandon Shopher, 41, and Brian Henson, 36, face multiple charges including aggravated possession of drugs and remain in Preble County Jail.
📦 Brookville students bury their present for future generations to discover. In a heartwarming ceremony on May 9, Brookville Elementary students created a new time capsule scheduled to be opened in 2050. The event coincided with the recent opening of a time capsule buried in 2000 by former Westbrook Elementary students, many of whom attended the ceremony. Current students sang songs before selected representatives from each class placed meaningful items into a chest marked "Do not open until 2050." The occasion brought together multiple generations of the school community, with former teachers also participating in this bridge between past and future.
🇺🇸 Veteran who places flags on graves named parade grand marshal. Greg Womack, who has spent 20 years honoring fallen service members at cemeteries on Memorial Day, will lead Hamilton's 2025 parade despite never having seen it before. The Vietnam Navy Seabee veteran typically misses the parade while placing flags at Hickory Flat and Greenwood cemeteries. Following the May 25 parade, Major Brian Childress will deliver the keynote address at the 11:15 a.m. ceremony, emphasizing the importance of remembering "those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice."
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