🌱 How fast was a driver caught near a busy West Alexandria crosswalk?

Good morning to you West Alexandria! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How fast was a driver caught near a busy West Alexandria crosswalk?

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Sunshine and delightful, with a high of 79 and low of 54 degrees.
• Thursday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 80, low: 59.
• Friday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 83 and low of 66 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Driver 20 mph over limit near West Alexandria crosswalk (wdtn.com) — Police in West Alexandria recently clocked a driver going 57 mph in a 35 mph zone near a busy crosswalk, prompting renewed warnings about speeding. With summer bringing more kids, walkers, bikers, and golf carts onto village streets, officers say they’ll be strictly enforcing speed and distracted driving laws and urge residents to stay alert and follow basic safety tips.
   

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📸 Around West Alexandria

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday June 3

• Preble County Commission Meeting →
  Preble County Courthouse, 101 E Main St, Eaton
  9:00 am

Thursday June 4

• Report Cards Mailed
  New Lebanon Local New Lebanon, OH 45345
• Elementary Summer School
  New Lebanon Local New Lebanon, OH 45345

Monday June 8

• Middle School Summer School
  New Lebanon Local New Lebanon, OH 45345
• Board of Education Work Session
  Dixie High School New Lebanon, OH 45345
  5:30 pm
• Eaton Board of Education Regular Meeting
  Eaton Community City Eaton, OH 45320
  6:00 pm

Tuesday June 9

• Park Board Meeting →
  Brookville, OH Calendar, 301 Sycamore Street, Brookville
  7:30 pm

Wednesday June 10

• Early Release
  Preble Shawnee Local Camden, OH 45311

Friday June 12

• Ribbon Cutting – 10th Anniv. of the Cork Festival →
  Olde Schoolhouse Vineyard & Winery, 152 OH-726, Eaton
  5:00 pm

Thursday July 2

• Community Freedom Fest →
  7 Mile Park, 1601 Park Ave, Eaton
  5:00 pm

Saturday August 8

• Music Bingo →
  Olde Schoolhouse Vineyard & Winery, 152 OH-726, Eaton
  6:30 pm

Saturday August 29

• Mitch X Fest →
  Preble County Fairgrounds, 722 S Franklin St, Eaton
  10:00 am

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• There is road construction on I-70 W reported at...
  There is road construction on I-70 W reported at 11:09 AM. "Ohio Department of Transportation work zone. The crew and trucks are actively working in… (Nextdoor )
• There is road construction on I-70 W reported at...
  There is road construction on I-70 W reported at 10:24 AM. "Ohio Department of Transportation work zone. The crew and trucks are actively working in… (Nextdoor )

• Parker Hannifin Corporation posted a job opening for Material Handler/Receiving in Eaton. Apply here.
• Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate at Walmart in Eaton, Ohio in Eaton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Alexandria here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Eaton

• Ex-police lieutenant arrested again, accused of violating protection order (whio.com)
• Power Factor Correction Units Market Sector Size and Share: Comprehensive Analysis and Forecast (briefingwire.com)
• Rip Electrical Bushing Market Sector Overview: Size and Share Insights for the Next Decade 2026-2036 (briefingwire.com)

Brookville

• Firefighters Cut Apart Trail Bridge To Free Horse Trapped In Patuxent River State Park (PHOTOS) (dailyvoice.com)

Trotwood

• Trotwood-Madison City Schools launches SUN Meals program to address food insecurity (whio.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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