🎨 Preble Arts revives quirky fundraiser where non-artists create auction pieces. "Bad Art, Good Folk" returns in 2025 after a hiatus, pairing local leaders with professional artists to create original artwork. The expanded event now features 14 participants divided into four teams, each led by a talented artist including Interim Executive Director Claudia Hawkins. The collaborative pieces will be auctioned at a November gala, with proceeds supporting Preble Arts' mission to make arts accessible throughout Preble County. Community members can follow each team's creative journey on social media leading up to the event.
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🗳️ School levy fails by just five votes in Madison district. The tax levy for Madison Local School District near Middletown, Ohio was defeated 626-621 after initially appearing to be tied in unofficial results. Without the additional funding, the district has implemented $400,000 in cost-saving measures including eliminating high school busing, cutting administrative positions, and increasing extracurricular fees to $400. Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose noted that local elections often come down to slim margins, with several 2024 races decided by just one to three votes.
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📅 Preble County buzzes with summer events and community updates. The Eaton Board of Education will hold a hearing about Melissa Imhoff's proposed retire-rehire on June 9, while Tri-County North will select a new board member at their June 12 special meeting. Local summer highlights include the 102nd Monroe Alumni Association banquet on June 14 and the 51st annual Englewood Art Festival in August. Meanwhile, residents should note Magill Road's closure for an eight-week bridge replacement project and adjusted summer hours for Tri-County North Schools through July 25.
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