City of Eaton

08/28/2026

🚶‍♀️🇺🇸 GET YOUR STEPS IN, EATON! 🇺🇸🚶‍♂️

The America 250-Ohio 25-Mile Walking Challenge starts TODAY!

As a proud America 250-Ohio Community — and a community that takes great pride in our park system — Eaton has plenty of great places to lace up your walking shoes, get outside and start logging those miles! 🌳👟

From the trails at Fort St. Clair and Seven Mile Park, to Hook Park, pacing the sidelines at your favorite youth athlete's sporting event, or walking around your neighborhood, there are plenty of opportunities to get those steps in right here in Eaton.

🥇 THE CHALLENGE:
Walk a total of 25 miles anywhere in Ohio between now and Sept. 30 and earn your choice of an exclusive America 250-Ohio commemorative medal, challenge pin or certificate of completion!

🇺🇸 AND HERE’S OUR EATON CHALLENGE:
Think you can log ALL 25 MILES right here in Eaton? We think you can!

Make it a goal to explore our community along the way. Walk the trails at Fort St. Clair, make some laps around Seven Mile Park, visit Hook Park, stroll through downtown, cheer on our local athletes while getting in some steps, or simply head out for a walk around your neighborhood.

See how many different Eaton parks and places you can visit on your way to 25 miles — and be sure to snap some photos along the way! 📸

It’s all part of America 250-Ohio’s September theme, “Ohio Plays: Sports & Fitness,” celebrating Ohio’s passion for sports, wellness and getting outdoors.

📱 HOW TO JOIN:
1️⃣ Download the FREE Pacer app.
2️⃣ Enter challenge code: AM250OH
3️⃣ Start walking and logging those miles!

Whether you walk a mile at a time, take the dog along for some extra steps or make a goal of visiting several of Eaton’s parks along the way, every mile counts.

And if you’re an America 250 collector, here’s a little extra motivation: complete those 25 miles and add a special commemorative America 250-Ohio medal to your collection! 🇺🇸🥇

Who’s ready to take on the challenge and walk 25 miles right here in Eaton? 🙌

🔗 Full challenge details:
https://america250-ohio.org/walking-challenge/

IT'S LIVE! 👟 Our America 250-Ohio 25-Mile Walking Challenge starts TODAY!

The America 250-Ohio 25-Mile Walking Challenge officially launched earlier today at the beautiful Salt Fork State Park — and you can start logging miles right now!

This challenge kicks off our September theme, Ohio Plays: Sports & Fitness, celebrating Ohio's passion for sports, wellness, and getting outside.

The Challenge: Walk a total of 25 miles anywhere in Ohio from TODAY through September 30th and earn your choice of an exclusive medal, challenge pin, or certificate of completion. 🇺🇸🥇

How to join:
1️⃣ Download the FREE Pacer app
2️⃣ Enter challenge code: AM250OH
3️⃣ Start walking!

Whether it's in your neighborhood, at your favorite state park, or your daily exercise with the pup, every step counts toward celebrating 250 years.

Who's ready to get moving with us? 🙌

🔗 Full details:
https://america250-ohio.org/walking-challenge/

08/27/2026

The 4th Annual Overdose Awareness & Remembrance Ceremony will be held Monday, Aug. 31, at 8 p.m. at Fort St. Clair Park, 135 Camden Road, Eaton.

Hosted by the Preble County Mental Health & Recovery Board and the Substance Abuse Prevention Partnership, the ceremony recognizes the lives lost to overdose while bringing awareness to the ongoing impact substance use has on individuals, families and the community.

The public is encouraged to attend this evening of remembrance and reflection as community members unite to honor those who have been lost and offer hope to those still struggling.

08/26/2026

Dolly’s Dream Flies On at Eaton Community Schools!

In honor of the late Dolly Parton and her incredible legacy of literacy, Eaton High School Student Organizations are coming together to help put more books into the hands of our youngest Eagles.

From August 31–September 11, we are collecting new or gently used children’s books to help stock classrooms and provide books for students at East and Bruce Elementary.

📖 New or gently used children’s books
📍 Drop off at the EHS Main Office or Ag Room
📅 August 31 – September 11

Dolly believed in the power of a book to inspire a child to dream big. Help us keep that dream flying right here in Eaton, one book at a time.

Donate a book. Inspire a reader. Keep Dolly’s dream flying on.

Eaton Community Schools
Miami Valley Career Technology Center

08/26/2026

🇺🇸 PATRIOT GRAVE MARKING SET FOR SATURDAY AT MOUND HILL CEMETERY

The Sons of the American Revolution will host a Patriot Grave Marking ceremony this Saturday, Aug. 29, at Mound Hill Cemetery.

Members of the Richard Montgomery Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution will conduct the ceremony from 11 a.m.-noon, honoring the memory and service of Revolutionary War patriots buried in Eaton.

The ceremony will include speakers and traditional military honors, including the firing of black powder rifles and a cannon in salute.

Patriot Grave Marking ceremonies are part of the Sons of the American Revolution's efforts to recognize and preserve the memory of the men and women whose service and sacrifice helped establish the United States.

The ceremony is especially fitting during America's 250th anniversary year, as communities across Ohio and the nation recognize the people and events connected to America's founding.

📅 Saturday, Aug. 29
⏰ 11 a.m.-noon
📍 Mound Hill Cemetery, Eaton

Residents and visitors are welcome to attend this special opportunity to learn more about local history and pay tribute to Revolutionary War patriots who made Preble County their final resting place.

‼️Please be aware that black powder rifles and a cannon will be fired as part of the ceremony. The sounds will be loud and may be heard in the surrounding area.‼️

🇺🇸 We hope you'll join us Saturday as we honor those who helped secure American independence. For additional information about the SAR, visit www. cincinnatisar.org.

Preble County Convention & Visitors Bureau Preble County Historical Society and Nature Reserve America 250-Ohio

08/25/2026

❗️PUBLIC SAFETY NOTICE — INCREASED TANKER TRAFFIC❗️

City of Eaton Fire & EMS is making residents aware of increased fire apparatus and tanker traffic in the area this afternoon.

The barn fire on Orangeburg Road near New Paris has rekindled, and firefighting operations are once again underway. Tankers from throughout Preble County are already committed to the scene.

Approximately 10 additional tankers from fire departments in other jurisdictions around Ohio are responding to assist. Those units will be staging temporarily at Eaton Fire & EMS Station 2 before traveling to the fire scene.

Residents may notice a significant number of fire tankers arriving in and traveling through Eaton. There is no emergency at Station 2. The station is simply being used as a staging location for incoming mutual-aid resources.

Please use extra caution, remain alert for emergency vehicles and give responding apparatus plenty of room on area roadways.

Thank you for your cooperation and for helping our firefighters and mutual-aid partners travel safely.

08/25/2026

⚠️ PLEASE SHARE ⚠️ DEADLINE TO SUBMIT 8/27/2026
If you or someone you know experienced property damage from the recent storms on August 11th or flooding on August 20th, please complete the survey by end of day THURSDAY, 8/27/2026. FEMA will be reviewing the information in the coming days. If you need help completing the survey, please email [email protected]. This survey is NOT an application for FEMA assistance, and there is no guarantee assistance will be made available. Thank you!

08/25/2026

Only 5 days left of Main Street Aquatic Center's season! Be sure to visit the next two weekends, and on Labor Day, Monday, Sept.7 -- and bring your favorite canine pals out to the Doggie Dip to close pool season!

Here's the schedule for the final two weekends of the summer:
Sat. 8/29: 11am-6pm
Sun. 8/30: 12-5pm
Sat. 9/5: 11am-6pm
Sun. 9/6: 12-5pm
Mon. 9/7: 12-5pm
Doggie Dip: 6-8pm on Monday, 9/7
Register online for Doggie Dip: https://secure.rec1.com/OH/city-of-eaton-oh/catalog

08/24/2026

08/22/2026

🚗 TODAY IS THE DAY! 🚗

Downtown Eaton is the place to be today for the 2026 Downtown Saturday Nite Car Show!

Join us in downtown Eaton from 2-7 p.m. for an afternoon packed with incredible cars, trucks and motorcycles, live music by Full Strut, awards and plenty of fun throughout downtown. Whether you’re showing off your ride or just coming to check out the vehicles, we can’t wait to see you!

An event like this wouldn’t be possible without the tremendous support of our sponsors and community partners. A huge THANK YOU to:

🏆 Grand Prize Sponsor: Larkin Cobb Chevrolet GMC

⭐ American Legion St. Clair Post 215
⭐ JA Kovach Law
⭐ Neaton Auto Products Manufacturing
⭐ Skyline Chili
⭐ Community of Faith
⭐ Opti-Vise IT
⭐ Blu Sky’s Café
⭐ Henny Penny
⭐ Penn Station
⭐ Wings Etc.
⭐ Gard Funeral Home & Cremation Services
⭐ LCNB Bank

We also extend a special thank you to the City of Eaton Police Division, Fire/EMS Division, Public Maintenance Division and other city staff who help make this beloved downtown tradition possible each year.

🚘 Downtown Saturday Nite Car Show
📅 TODAY — Saturday, Aug. 22
⏰ 2-7 p.m.
📍 Downtown Eaton

Come downtown, enjoy the cars, hear some great live music and help us make another Downtown Saturday Nite one to remember!