🏠 Preble County's only homeless shelter celebrates 10 years of hope. The H.I.T. Foundation opened the emergency shelter in 2014 when residents previously had to travel to Dayton for services. The 10-bed facility provides meals, case management, rental assistance, and basic necessities like showers and laundry to hundreds of individuals and families in crisis. Staff members Cathy Cail and Colleen Breeding have served since day one, helping people "rebuild structures within themselves" beyond just finding housing. Beyond the shelter, the organization manages nearly 60 affordable rental units and provides free home repairs for seniors, creating a comprehensive approach to housing stability in the community.
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📚 Summer learning doesn't require worksheets or rigid schedules. The Gem City Family column encourages parents to let children's natural curiosity guide educational experiences during break. Instead of fighting summer boredom, the author suggests embracing it as "the birthplace of creativity." Dayton offers numerous learning opportunities through places like Boonshoft Museum, Carillon Historical Park, and local libraries where education feels like play. Parents can keep children's minds active while still enjoying the "sweet, sticky, wild days of summer."
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🎵 Eaton band director arrested for sexual conduct with a minor. Paul Bingle, 49, who has led the school's band program since 1999, was taken into custody on July 19 and booked into Preble County Jail. According to jail records, Bingle faces charges of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor. As of Saturday evening, he remained in custody while authorities have not released additional details about the alleged offense or investigation. The longtime educator's arrest has shocked the Eaton Community Schools district.
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Peaceful Wooded Paradise Near Million: Priced at $990,000, this meticulously maintained all-brick two-story offers resort-style living with elegant interiors, a deluxe primary suite with fireplace, and 27 acres of peaceful wooded privacy, including 12 tillable acres generating rental income.
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