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Preble County • September 8, 2025

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Good morning, Preble County. Move over Willy Wonka – sports legends are taking over the chocolate factory this October 4th! The 22nd Chocolate Festival at Montgomery County Fairgrounds is transforming into a sports-themed extravaganza featuring Cincinnati Reds alum Darrel Chaney and renowned sportswriters. With treats ranging from classic brownies to chocolate-covered crickets (yes, really), this free event typically attracts 7,000 sweet-toothed visitors.

Meanwhile, Miami University students are navigating two very different community experiences. The dreaded First Year Integrated Core at Farmer School demands strategic teamwork across four interconnected business courses, with failure in one meaning repeating them all. For a healthier type of community building, Oxford's weekly Pub Runs welcome participants of all fitness levels who transform from strangers to friends while exploring the city's pathways before ending at local watering holes – proof that in Oxford, even exercise comes with a social twist.

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☕️ What's Brewing Locally

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🍫 Sports legends and chocolate collide at upcoming festival. Faith and Friends Radio's 22nd Chocolate Festival will transform the Montgomery County Fairgrounds into a sports-themed celebration on October 4. Former Cincinnati Reds player Darrel Chaney and acclaimed sports writers Tom Archdeacon and Hal McCoy will make special appearances during live broadcasts. The family-friendly event promises entertainment throughout the day, featuring Dayton Dragons mascots, children's activities, vendors, and an impressive variety of chocolate treats—from traditional brownies to exotic offerings like chocolate-covered crickets. The free festival typically attracts up to 7,000 attendees with its unique blend of faith, sports, and sweet indulgences.

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📚 Surviving the dreaded FYIC requires strategy and teamwork. The First Year Integrated Core at Miami's Farmer School of Business combines four interconnected business courses with the same classmates throughout. Success hinges on attending classes consistently, managing team dynamics professionally, and completing both individual and group assignments diligently. Each course—covering business basics, communication, entrepreneurship, and coding—contributes to a final client project, with failure in any single class requiring students to repeat the entire program. Despite its challenges, the experience builds valuable teamwork skills and professional confidence.

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🏃‍♀️ Oxford's weekly Pub Runs turn strangers into friends through exercise. Every Tuesday, a diverse group of runners and walkers gather at Enjoy Oxford to follow pre-planned routes before ending at local bars like Skipper's Pub. The community-based club welcomes participants of all fitness levels—from dedicated runners to casual walkers with strollers. After attending ten runs, members receive a free T-shirt, which regular Savannah Perry enjoys along with discovering new running routes around Oxford. Bill Levenderis, a three-year member, emphasizes the inclusive nature of the group: "It's for everybody."

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🏡 Real Estate Reveals

Real estate listing image Mixed Use Perfect Investment Opportunity: For $169,900, this mixed-use building offers a move-in ready 3-bedroom apartment upstairs plus a versatile 2,000 sq ft downstairs space with original brick, updated systems, and multiple parking options.
Real estate listing image Vintage Cape Modern Touches: This $216,000 Cape Cod-style home features vintage charm with hardwood floors, arched doorways, and a fireplace, plus practical upgrades including newer windows and a finished basement with half bath.
Real estate listing image Bank Auction Zero List Price: This foreclosure property, with a list price of $0, is being offered through Auction.com, where it may sell below market value and interested buyers can save the listing to receive updates about auction dates.

🗓️ Happenings & Hoopla

🎓 Sep. 9 - Scholarship Fundraiser Event: Support local scholars at the Eaton Country Club's Scholarship Fundraiser on September 9! Reserve your spot by September 1 for this community-boosting event at 100 Morton Rd. See flyer for full details.
🎨 Sep. 9 - Creative Art Exploration: Unleash your creativity at Art Adventures! Explore various artistic mediums, embrace your inner artist, and make new friends during this inspiring three-week class starting September 9 at 207 E Main St, Eaton.
🍷 Sep. 12 - Winery Under The Stars: Sip and sway under the stars at Olde Schoolhouse Vineyard & Winery on September 12! Bring your chairs and friends for a delightful evening of music and wine at this charming Eaton venue.
🎵 Sep. 13 - The Wayward J's: Groove to the Wayward J's eclectic mix of Halsey, George Strait, and folky originals at Olde Schoolhouse Vineyard & Winery on September 13. Kick back for 2.5 hours of fantastic tunes in this beautiful setting!
🏃 Sep. 13 - aMAZing 5k Trail Run: Challenge yourself at the 3rd annual aMAZing 5k Trail Run at Garber Nature Center on September 13! Wind through beautiful nature trails with awards now given to top male and female finishers.
📚 Sep. 13 - Poe Speakeasy Cocktail Experience: Step into Poe's macabre world at the Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy on September 13! Sip chilling cocktails while historians bring four haunting tales to life at The Gym & Star Theatre in Eaton.
📚 Sep. 13 - Meet Esteban the Magnificent: Meet the beloved Esteban the Magnificent at Brown Memorial Library's Joy & Whimsy Depot! Swing by 101 S Commerce St on Saturday, September 13 from 1-3 p.m. for this charming children's book character celebration.
🧳 Sep. 13 - Ohio Migration Trails: Trace your ancestral journey at "Migration Trails to the Ohio" with professional genealogist Peggy Clemens Lauritzen on September 13 in the Preble County Genealogy Room. Discover who settled the Ohio frontier and why!
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