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DEMOLITION UNDERWAY ON LONG-TIME U.S. 40 EYESORE

(Preble County, OH)--What has been described as an eyesore for decades is finally coming down and being removed in Preble County.  It’s the site of the former Hines Truck Stop at the intersection of U.S. 127 and U.S. 40.  Demolition began this week after the Preble County Land Bank received an $800,000 Brownfield grant.  That program clears up any contamination and clears the way for future commercial development.  The site operated as a truck refueling station as long as a hundred years ago.  It ceased operation in 1990 and has been vacant ever since.