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🍕 Pizza plants roots

Preble County • August 21, 2025

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Good morning, Preble County. From pizza ovens to phone lines, significant changes are heating up our region this week. Bella Sorella Pizza is making the leap from beloved food truck to brick-and-mortar restaurant, bringing their wood-fired specialties to a permanent Clayton location on September 12. After nearly a decade of mobile pizza-making focused on "fresh food, family, and community," they're finally putting down roots between Esther Price and the Kleptz YMCA.

Meanwhile, Middletown officials are working to restore normalcy following a cybersecurity attack that has disrupted city services. Though in-person functions like utility billing and police records remain unavailable, emergency lines have been established and the Municipal Court continues operating on schedule. In more somber news, an Indiana woman will serve jail time and face a three-year license suspension following a fatal crash that claimed the life of 64-year-old Rodger Flannery after she failed to yield at an intersection.

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☕️ What's Brewing Locally

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🍕 Dayton's first wood-fired pizza truck is opening a restaurant. Bella Sorella Pizza will officially open its doors on September 12 in Clayton, Montgomery County. The new restaurant will be located on U.S. 40 between Esther Price and the Kleptz YMCA. Initially offering dinner service only from September 12-15, the establishment will expand to regular lunch and dinner hours starting September 17. Operating since 2013 as a food truck, Bella Sorella specializes in wood-fired pizza with a focus on "fresh food, family, and community."

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🚗 Indiana woman gets jail time for deadly crash in Preble County. Bridgett Harper, 30, was sentenced to 180 days in jail with 160 days suspended for a collision that killed 64-year-old Rodger Flannery. The crash occurred when Harper failed to yield at an intersection, causing Flannery's truck to overturn and eject him from the vehicle. Harper will serve three consecutive days in jail, wear an ankle monitor for 17 days, have her license suspended for three years, and must pay funeral expenses. She pleaded no contest to vehicular homicide, which resulted in the dismissal of a vehicular manslaughter charge.

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🔒 Middletown establishes emergency phone lines after cybersecurity attack. The incident has disrupted several city functions, forcing the closure of in-person services including police records, utility billing, and health department services. While utility payments can still be made online, the city has assured residents that no utilities will be shut off due to nonpayment during this disruption. Emergency services remain operational through 911, and the Municipal Court continues to run on its normal schedule. City officials are asking for patience as they work to return to normal operations while investigating the sensitive cybersecurity breach.

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🏡 Real Estate Reveals

Real estate listing image Budget-friendly renovated family home: Priced at $175,000, this charming 3-bedroom home features a new roof, remodeled bathroom, and various upgrades including granite countertops and refinished hardwood floors, all on a spacious 0.12-acre lot.
Real estate listing image Updated country oasis with barn: Priced at $294,500, this country gem offers modern updates on 5 acres, featuring a 2-bed, 1-bath house with fresh paint and new flooring, plus a massive 62x64 barn perfect for hobbyists, mechanics, or farmers.
Real estate listing image Bank auction real estate deal: This foreclosure property offered on Auction.com has a list price of $0 and may sell below market value. Buyers can save the listing to receive alerts about auction dates and status changes.

🗓️ Happenings & Hoopla

🤠 Aug. 21 - Line Dancing: Kick up your heels at Olde Schoolhouse Vineyard & Winery's Line Dancing night on August 21! Stomp, twirl and laugh your way through an evening of country fun at this charming Eaton venue.
🏁 Aug. 21 - OVKA Vintage Sprint Race: Rev up your engines for the OVKA Vintage Sprint Event at G & J Kartway on August 21! Experience the thrill of classic kart racing at this nostalgic gathering in Camden, OH.
🔄 Aug. 21 - Freakier Friday Family Swap: Catch "Freakier Friday" at Eagles Point's Star Theatre on August 21, where family merging gets hilariously complicated when Tess and Anna face another identity crisis. A perfect summer evening of laughter and chaos!
🎸 Aug. 22 - Jeff Rearick Live: Sip your favorite brew while Jeff Rearick fills The Cedar Coffee with live tunes on August 22. Stop by 550 S Washington St in New Paris for this cozy evening of music and community.
🏆 Aug. 23 - Twin Creek Sportsman's Banquet: Join the Twin Creek Branch Sportsman's Banquet at Preble County Fairgrounds on August 23! Doors open at 4:00 with dinner served at 6:00 in the Expansion Expo Building (11A).
🍽️ Aug. 23 - CALI-OH Eats: Savor the best of California-meets-Ohio cuisine at CALI-OH Eats! Join fellow foodies at Olde Schoolhouse Vineyard & Winery on August 23 for this delicious culinary fusion event.
🌻 Aug. 23 - Paint Along: Sunflowers: Unleash your inner artist at "Paint Along With Danielle" on Aug 23! Create a vibrant sunflower bouquet at 207 E Main St in Eaton, with step-by-step guidance perfect for painters of all skill levels.
🎮 Aug. 24 - Force of Will Tournament: Battle it out at the Force of Will tournament at 109 N Barron St in Eaton! Join fellow card enthusiasts every 2nd and 4th Sunday for free entry play and score promo cards just for participating.
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