🌱 How long will North Maple Street stay closed in Eaton?

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In today's newsletter:

• How long will North Maple Street stay closed in Eaton?
• How a state tax formula suddenly cost Eaton schools $346,000

Also on today's calendar: Preble County Commission Meeting and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 75 and low of 52 degrees.
• Wednesday: Cloudy and very warm, temps: high: 83, low: 60.
• Thursday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 84 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• This week on the roads: US 35 ramp closure, Ohio 161 closure, Ohio 202 closure, and more (springfieldnewssun.com) — North Maple Street in Eaton is closed between High and Mechanic streets through the fall, with drivers detoured via Spring, Barron, and Decatur streets while reconstruction continues into November 2026. The article also lists numerous other regional lane restrictions, closures, and festival-related detours that may affect your trips across Preble County and neighboring counties this week and beyond.
   

• ECS faces $300K tax shortfall (registerherald.com) — Eaton Community Schools is facing a surprise $346,000 shortfall after a state property tax reimbursement came in far below expectations, squeezing the district's general fund. Treasurer Rachel Tait explained how bond levy calculations reduced Eaton's share and said any fix would require state legislation, while the school board also handled appropriations, personnel changes, and ongoing concerns about athletics and coaching accountability.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Eaton

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 3
• Oktoberfest at the Preble County Fairgrounds →
  Preble County Fairgrounds, 722 S Franklin St, Eaton
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Wednesday September 30
• Preble County Commission Meeting →
  Preble County Courthouse, 101 East Main Street, Eaton
  9:00 am
• Tween Filmmakers Club →
  Eaton OH
  4:15 pm
• Football v. Brookville
  Eaton Middle School Eaton, OH 45320
  5:30 pm
• AYA Book Club →
  Eaton OH
  6:00 pm
Thursday October 1
• Safety Council →
  Eaton Youth Center, 306 Seven Mile Drive, Eaton
  9:00 am
• Cross Country v. Eaton Junior High Invitational
  Eaton Middle School Eaton, OH 45320
  5:00 pm
• Volleyball v. Madison
  Eaton Middle School Eaton, OH 45320
  5:30 pm
Friday October 2
• Maker Space Open Hours →
  Eaton OH
  10:00 am
Saturday October 3
• Fall Family Day & Jeepers Creepers Jeep Show →
  1601 Park Avenue, Eaton
• Costume Swap →
  Eaton OH
  11:00 am
Monday October 5
• Book a Librarian →
  Eaton OH
  1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Mars, Incorporated posted a job opening for Packaging Machine Operator (New Production Line) | Lewisburg, OH | $2,500 Sign On Bonus in Lewisburg. Apply here.
• Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Production/Cook in Brookville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Eaton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Brookville

• Blue Devils beat Carlisle with late TD (registerherald.com)
• First details of GM's new 8.3-liter Duramax engine (zephr.com)

Trotwood

• Versailles wins home CC meet, Arcanum finishes high at NT invite; high school cross country roundup (dailyadvocate.com)

Oxford

• Myles Bradley Earns MAC Defensive Player of the Week (bgfalconmedia.com)
• OCAC seeks lease extension as it pursues $10.2M renovation (oxfreepress.com)
• Sergiy Kostrikov's visit (oxfreepress.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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