Girl scouts earn democracy badges
Magistrate Erica Gordon met with the troop to explain how the three branches of government function.
Braden Moles | The Register-Herald
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EATON A local troop of girls scouts had the opportunity to tour the Preble County Courthouse as they earned their “Democracy” and “Inside Government” badges.
Troop 30754, led by Teah Emrick and Melinda Moore, completed the final step of earning their badges by meeting with Preble County Common Pleas Magistrate Erica Gordon on Feb. 10, who helped to explain the three branches of government.
“They are learning about government – the three branches of government. They’re earning their democracy badge,” Emrick said. “We had a mock election in one of our past meetings, and then we’ve also worked on the women’s suffrage movement, because that was the anniversary recently. So, they’ve learned about that. We went out to Preble County Historical Society. This is kind of wrapping up
Preble County businesses, individuals honored
Eaton Floral LLC was named Outstanding Small Business Citizen of the Year.
Jordan Clapp of Shelter Insurance was named Young Professional of the Year.
The Register-Herald was recognized with the Preble County Chamber’s 2020 Legacy Award, celebrating the publication’s 200th year covering Preble County.
PREBLE COUNTY Preble County has a little bit of everything. There are international manufacturers and unique boutiques, mom-and-pop restaurants, and businesses of all sorts
The Preble County Chamber of Commerce had to suspend plans for its annual Holiday Gala and Awards Celebration this year due to COVID-19 restrictions but took time to personally honor a few award recipients on Monday, Dec. 14.