🏫 Northmont celebrates grand opening of three community facilities in one building. The Northmont Area Chamber of Commerce, School Board, and Preschool will hold a triple ribbon cutting ceremony on August 15 in Englewood. The shared location at 1150 W. National Rd. has housed the Chamber and Board since October 2024, with the Preschool being the newest addition. Leaders from all three organizations will participate in the ceremony, symbolizing their collaborative commitment to strengthening the Northmont community. The event is open to Chamber members, staff, community partners, and residents.
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🎵 School band director indicted as "violent sexual predator" in Ohio. Paul Bingle, Eaton High School's band director, faces serious charges including sexual battery with a violent sexual predator specification and unlawful sexual conduct with a minor. The Oxford resident appeared in Preble County Court via video conference on August 6 while remaining in custody on a $500,000 bond. His attorney was absent during arraignment, but pleas of not guilty were entered on his behalf. Bingle's case settlement conference is scheduled for September 4, 2025.
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🏭 Steel company breathes new life into vacant Eaton building. Progressive Processing will celebrate the grand opening of its 165,000-square-foot coil processing facility on August 8, bringing over 50 new jobs to the area. The renovated facility on South Barron Street will specialize in precision steel coil services including slitting, recoiling, and surface-critical handling. Company leaders view the expansion as a strategic move to increase production capacity and better serve customers. Local officials expressed enthusiasm about the economic boost and community investment Progressive Processing brings to Preble County.
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