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🎆 Festival fever

Preble County • July 29, 2025

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Good morning, Preble County. Mark your calendars for a splash of summer fun as Miamisburg's Rock 'N' Green Tomato Festival returns August 1-2, transforming Riverfront Park into a celebration of music, food, and community spirit. From Elvis tribute performances to the competitive heat of the Salsa Showdown, this two-day event culminates in the spectacular RiverBlast Fireworks Show – all while supporting worthy causes including Dayton Children's Hospital and local scholarships.

Meanwhile, significant developments are reshaping Middletown's landscape in multiple ways. A crucial $28,250 planning grant brings the community closer to establishing an employee-owned grocery store and health clinic at the former Vail Middle School site. Just a short drive away, the newly approved Havenwood subdivision will soon add 47 townhomes near I-75, featuring amenities like a dog park and nature trail – another piece in the city's expanding housing puzzle.

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☕️ What's Brewing Locally

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🍅 Miamisburg's Rock 'N' Green Tomato Festival returns with music and fireworks. The two-day event at Riverfront Park (August 1-2) offers live performances, fried green tomatoes, and activities for all ages. Highlights include Elvis tribute artist Ryan Roth, a Salsa Showdown with cash prizes, and a free Kids Zone featuring popular characters and a petting zoo. The festival culminates with the RiverBlast Fireworks Show on Saturday night, with proceeds benefiting the Miamisburg Community Foundation, Dayton Children's Hospital, and local scholarships.

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🏪 Middletown secures crucial funding for community grocer and health clinic. The Ohio city received a $28,250 planning assistance grant from JobsOhio to develop a facility at the former Vail Middle School site. The project envisions an employee-owned cooperative grocery store offering fresh produce, a health clinic focused on preventative care, and a community hub for workforce development. Construction is planned for 2026, with a total funding goal of $10 million, most of which has already been identified through various sources. The city council approved the grant in a 3-2 vote, allowing Middletown to apply for additional JobsOhio funding that could range from $100,000 to $2 million.

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🏡 Middletown approves 47-townhome subdivision near Interstate 75. The Havenwood development by J.A. Development will feature 3-bedroom townhomes priced between $290,000 and $350,000, complete with a dog park and nature trail. Located on 8.37 acres off Towne Boulevard, the project includes 2.66 acres for homes, 3.79 acres of open space, and 1.92 acres reserved for future commercial development. This project joins other major housing developments in Middletown's East End, including a 288-unit apartment complex at Renaissance Pointe and the 314-apartment Atticus development.

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🏡 Real Estate Reveals

Real estate listing image Lakefront brick ranch lake views: Priced at $279,500, this lakefront brick ranch in Lake Lakengren offers 1,611 sq ft with 3 bedrooms, vaulted ceilings, and two decks overlooking Lake Valhalla, plus community amenities including boating and a pool.
Real estate listing image Buildable corner lot awaits: This quaint $29,900 corner lot in Lewisburg is waiting for your dream home to be built. It's a blank slate with electric, water, and sewer at the road, but you should conduct your own inspections.
Real estate listing image Spacious country home near highway: Priced at $179,900, this fully remodeled 3-bedroom home on nearly an acre in Northern Preble County boasts new flooring, kitchen upgrades, and updated systems, all just minutes from I-70.

🗓️ Happenings & Hoopla

🎡 Jul. 29 - Preble County Fair: Celebrate rural traditions at the 175th Preble County Fair! Join the community festivities on July 29 at the Preble County Fairgrounds in Eaton for a day of farm fun and local heritage.
🏛️ Jul. 30 - County Commission Meeting: Join your neighbors for the Preble County Commission Meeting at the Fairgrounds on July 30, 2025. Have your voice heard as local leaders discuss matters affecting our community at 722 S Franklin St.
🎡 Jul. 31 - Preble County Fair: Celebrate rural traditions at the 175th Preble County Fair! Join the community festivities on July 31, 2025 at the Preble County Fairgrounds in Eaton for this historic annual gathering.
🎡 Aug. 01 - Preble County Fair: Celebrate rural tradition at the 175th Preble County Fair! Join the community festivities on August 1, 2025 at the Preble County Fairgrounds in Eaton for this milestone anniversary celebration.
🚃 Aug. 1 - Little Red Wagon: Sip and sway with Little Red Wagon at Olde Schoolhouse Vineyard & Winery on August 1! Enjoy live music in a charming rustic setting at 152 OH-726 in Eaton.
💥 Aug. 2 - Smash It Demolition Derby: Feel the ground shake at Smash it Demolition Derby #2! Watch metal-crunching action on August 2 at 722 S Franklin St in Eaton, OH as drivers compete in this thrilling automotive showdown.
🔥 Aug. 2 - Smoke Nation BBQ: Savor mouthwatering BBQ amidst vineyard views at Smoke Nation's pop-up at Olde Schoolhouse Vineyard & Winery on August 2. Perfect for a flavorful Friday outing in Eaton!
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