City of Eaton

11/05/2026

🏆✨ LET'S MAKE SURE EATON SHINES AT THIS YEAR'S CHAMBER AWARDS! ✨🏆

Eaton is home to some pretty incredible people, businesses and organizations — and now is your chance to make sure they get the recognition they deserve! 🌟

The Preble County Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for its Roaring 20's Gilded Golden Hour Awards Gala, and we'd love to see Eaton well represented among this year's honorees!

❤️ Think about the local business that always goes above and beyond for its customers. The educator who made a lasting difference. The nonprofit organization that makes our community stronger. The young professional making big things happen. Or the community leader who works tirelessly behind the scenes to make Eaton a better place to live, work and raise a family.

Now is the time to recognize them!

🙌 We're encouraging Eaton residents, businesses and community organizations to submit nominations and help shine a spotlight on the outstanding people and places that make our city special!

🏆 Award categories include Small Business of the Year, Large Business of the Year, Agri-Business of the Year, Excellence in Leadership, Young Professional, Educator of the Year, Outstanding Nonprofit Leader and Community Improvement Leader.

📅 NOMINATION DEADLINE IS NEXT FRIDAY, NOV. 13.

Let's show the rest of Preble County just how much talent, dedication, generosity and community spirit we have right here in Eaton!

🎉 Who has made a difference in YOUR life or in our community? Give them the recognition they deserve by submitting a nomination!

Let's make Eaton proud at this year's awards gala! 💙

Downtown Eaton

🏆✨ WHO DESERVES TO BE RECOGNIZED? NOW IS THE TIME TO NOMINATE! ✨🏆

⏳ DEADLINE: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2026!

The Preble County Chamber of Commerce is still accepting nominations for our upcoming The Roaring ’20s: Gilded Golden Hour Awards Gala! 🖤💛

Every day, incredible businesses, dedicated leaders, and passionate individuals go above and beyond to make Preble County a better place to live, work, and grow.

🌟 Now is YOUR chance to help us recognize them! Cast your vote now by clicking on this link - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScfMtvcZb6Ea3ZtNUGcMH44Xe3yqUtz9F13iTSw67L9BbU4jA/viewform

🏆 Award Categories:
✨ Small Business of the Year
✨ Large Business of the Year
✨ Outstanding Agri-Business of the Year
✨ Excellence in Leadership Award
✨ Young Professional Award
✨ Educator of the Year
✨ Outstanding Non-Profit Leader
✨ Community Improvement Leader

💛 Whether it’s a business making a difference, an educator inspiring students, a young professional leading the way, or a community champion working behind the scenes, we want to hear about them!

📅 Nominations close Friday, November 13, 2026!

Don’t assume someone else has already nominated that deserving individual or business. Take a few minutes to recognize someone who makes Preble County shine!

🎩 Winners will be celebrated at our Roaring ’20s: Gilded Golden Hour Awards Gala on Saturday, January 23, 2027!

✨ Same Community. Brighter Tomorrows. ✨

📣 Help us spread the word! Tag a deserving business or community leader and share this post so no one misses the opportunity to be recognized!

11/04/2026

WELCOME TO EATON, LJ’S BROW BLISS LLC! 🎉

The City of Eaton is excited to welcome another small business to our community!

On Tuesday, Nov. 3, City of Eaton staff joined Preble County Chamber of Commerce for a special ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating LJ’s Brow Bliss LLC and owner Linsey Lensford!

Located at 1312 N. Barron St., Unit E, LJ’s Brow Bliss specializes in permanent makeup, microblading and powder brows, helping clients enhance their natural beauty and feel their best!

✨ Supporting small businesses and celebrating local entrepreneurs are important parts of building a strong, thriving community. We're always excited to see business owners like Linsey choose Eaton as the place to pursue their dreams and grow their businesses!

📍 LJ’s Brow Bliss LLC
1312 N. Barron St., Unit E, Eaton

📞 937-733-0677

👏 Please join us in congratulating Linsey on this exciting milestone! Thank you for investing in Eaton. We wish you much success and look forward to watching your business thrive!

Preble County Development Partnership

11/03/2026

🍁🍂 FALL LEAF COLLECTION IS UNDERWAY IN EATON! 🍂🍁

The leaves are really falling now, and the City of Eaton Public Maintenance Division is hard at work helping residents clean up this autumn! 🚛

🍁 THIS WEEK: Crews are collecting leaves on the EAST side of Barron Street!

As a reminder, crews alternate between the east and west sides of Barron Street each week. Here's a look at the remaining 2026 collection schedule:

🍂 Week of Nov. 2: East side of Barron Street
🍁 Week of Nov. 9: West side of Barron Street
🍂 Week of Nov. 16: East side of Barron Street
🍁 Week of Nov. 23: West side of Barron Street

🚛 FINAL CITYWIDE COLLECTION! During the week of Nov. 30, Public Maintenance crews will make one final collection of leaves throughout the entire city.

🍃 HELP OUR CREWS KEEP THINGS MOVING! Residents are encouraged to rake their leaves to the curb ahead of their scheduled collection week. Please keep leaf piles free of sticks, branches and other debris, and avoid placing leaves in the street or blocking storm drains.

📣 SHARE THIS REMINDER with your Eaton friends and neighbors so everyone knows when crews will be in their area!

Thank you for helping keep Eaton looking its best this fall! 🍁🏡

11/02/2026

Have you registered yet for the Fort St. Clair's Whispering Christmas Jingle Jog? There's still time!

🦃🏃 BURN THE CALORIES AND EARN THE PIE! 🥧🎄

Before you gobble 'til you wobble this Thanksgiving, why not get a head start on burning off that turkey, stuffing and pumpkin pie? 😂

🎅 Registration is STILL OPEN for Fort St. Clair's Whispering Christmas Jingle Jog 5K Family Fun Run/Walk!

Join us Wednesday, Nov. 25, at 5:30 p.m. for a festive evening of fitness, family fun and holiday cheer — all before the Thanksgiving feast begins!

Whether you're racing for a personal best, strolling with family and friends, or just making room for that second helping of mashed potatoes, the Jingle Jog is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season! 🎄✨

🏃 Registration is just $35! (Event shirt not guaranteed.)

🎁 Children ages 5 and younger participate FREE!

📍 Start/Finish: Eaton High School Parking Lot, 600 Hillcrest Drive, Eaton

📅 Early Packet Pickup: Tuesday, Nov. 24, from 4-8 p.m. at the Eaton High School Wellness Center.

🎄 Race Day Check-In: Begins at 4:15 p.m. at the Eaton High School Wellness Center.

❤️ A HUGE thank-you to our wonderful sponsors for helping make this holiday tradition possible!

🎅 Don't be a turkey — sign up today! Grab your family, lace up those running shoes and join us for a little pre-Thanksgiving fun!

👉 Register at www.speedy-feet.com for the Whispering Christmas Jingle Jog 5K!

✨ Because the only thing better than Thanksgiving leftovers is making holiday memories together!

10/31/2026

Once all that Halloween candy is sorted, don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour before bed. Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m.! That’s an extra hour of sleep 😴 to rest up from all that trick-or- treating!

10/30/2026

🎃👻 HALLOWEEN IS ALMOST HERE, EATON! 🍬🦇

Get those costumes ready and stock up on the candy! Tomorrow night, Saturday, Oct. 31, from 5-7 p.m., is the City of Eaton's official Trick-or-Treat Night! 🎃🍫

We can't wait to see all the little ghosts, goblins, superheroes and princesses out enjoying a fun-filled evening!

🚗 A few safety reminders:
🍬 Drivers, please slow down and watch carefully for trick-or-treaters throughout our neighborhoods.

🔦 Parents, make sure children are visible, carry flashlights or glow sticks, and cross streets safely.

🏠 Residents welcoming trick-or-treaters are encouraged to turn on their porch lights!

Let's make it a SAFE, FUN and SPOOKTACULAR Halloween for everyone!

🎃 Happy Halloween from the City of Eaton! 👻

10/27/2026

🎃👻 HALLOWEEN FUN IS ALMOST HERE, EATON! 🍬

Get those costumes ready and grab your candy buckets! The City of Eaton reminds residents that Trick-or-Treat night is coming up this weekend!

🎃 Saturday, Oct. 31
⏰ 5-7 p.m.
📍 City of Eaton

We can't wait to see all the little ghosts, goblins, superheroes and princesses making their way through our neighborhoods, and here!

🍬 Residents planning to hand out treats are encouraged to turn on their porch lights to welcome trick-or-treaters.

🚗 Drivers, please use extra caution and watch for children crossing streets and walking through neighborhoods.

Let's make it a fun, safe and SPOOK-tacular Halloween for everyone! 🎃🧡

10/26/2026

🎄👟 THE COUNTDOWN IS OVER — IT'S SHIRT DEADLINE DAY! 👟🎄

Calling all runners, walkers and holiday fun-seekers! 🍁🎅

If you've been thinking about joining in for this year's Fort St. Clair Whispering Christmas Jingle Jog 5K Family Fun Run/Walk, here's your friendly reminder to get that registration checked off your holiday to-do list!

🎁 TODAY, MONDAY, OCT. 26, is the deadline to GUARANTEE your official 2026 Jingle Jog event shirt!

There's something special about kicking off the holiday season with a little fresh air, a whole lot of Christmas spirit and a festive evening at Fort St. Clair!

✨ Mark your calendars!

🎄 Wednesday, Nov. 25

⏰ 5:30 p.m.

📍 Fort St. Clair Park, Eaton

Bring your family, invite your friends, dress in your holiday best and join us for an evening of fun before Thanksgiving!

Registration will remain open after today, but event shirts will no longer be guaranteed.

👉 Online registration is available at https://speedy-feet.com/. Just click on "Events" and select Whispering Christmas Jingle Jog.

❤️ Don't miss your chance to be part of this year's holiday tradition — register TODAY, grab your guaranteed shirt and get ready to JINGLE ALL THE WAY! 🔔👟

10/24/2026

10/23/2026

🍁🍂 LEAF PICKUP SEASON IS UNDERWAY IN EATON! 🍂🍁

The leaves are slowly falling, and City of Eaton Public Maintenance crews are hitting the streets for the 2026 leaf collection season!

As you rake up those colorful signs of fall, remember that crews will alternate between the east and west sides of Barron Street throughout the season.

🚛 Here's a reminder of the upcoming collection schedule:

🍁 Week of Oct. 26 — West side of Barron Street

🍁 Week of Nov. 2 — East side of Barron Street

🍁 Week of Nov. 9 — West side of Barron Street

🍁 Week of Nov. 16 — East side of Barron Street

🍁 Week of Nov. 23 — West side of Barron Street

🚛 FINAL CITYWIDE PICKUP: During the week of Nov. 30, Public Maintenance crews will make one final sweep throughout the city to collect leaves.

🍂 Whether you're just getting started on fall cleanup or already have a mountain of leaves in your yard, keep this schedule handy so you know when crews will be coming through your neighborhood!

🍁 Help us spread the word! Share this reminder with your Eaton friends and neighbors so everyone can make the most of leaf pickup season!