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  • Celebrate local authors at ‘The Writer – Weaver of Stories’ event at The Ursuline Archives

    Enjoy an afternoon talking with local authors at “The Writer – Weaver of Stories” event at The Ursuline Archives, located on the former Chatfield College Campus in St. Martin, Ohio.


  • Ripley Library Talk

    Ripley Library Talk

    We have another picture that many people can relate to—the Duck! We’ve heard how it would get you to the shoe factory to work when cars couldn’t cross the bridge during high water. The Ripley Fire Department was responsible for shuttling people between Ripley and Hestoria with the duck. We…



  • ‘Fur-ever’ homes needed

    ‘Fur-ever’ homes needed

    CASY DUKE The Brown County Animal Shelter has two additional dogs. These are good dogs in need of good homes, according to a spokesperson. Casy, no. 4360, is a hound mix. Casy is neutered, approximately 5 years old and weighs around 37 pounds. He is a sweet dog that has…


  • Tea for Krom Tuesday

    Tea for Krom Tuesday

    The US Grant Homestead Association will host a tea at the Bailey House in Georgetown for the national release of a new historical novel by Joe Krom titled, “Ulysses Grant: Youth to Uniform.” The Bailey House Bed and Breakfast is located 112 North Water St., in Georgetown. The event will…


  • Ben Houser Golf Tournament scheduled

    The cost is $200 per team. Those with questions should call Carroll Wallace at 937-378-4444.


  • Reading program continues at library

    There are still plenty of opportunities to participate in the “Every Hero Has a Story” summer reading program at the Mary P. Shelton Library in Georgetown. Ronald McDonald will be demonstrating his “magic super powers” in the meeting room from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 8. Sidekicks, heroes and…


  • ODOT releases road closure, detour report

    ODOT releases road closure, detour report

    A District 9 traffic advisory has been released which includes road construction and major maintenance projects requiring lane restrictions and/or closures along the state and federal highway system within ODOT District 9. Brown County: A sidewalk and crosswalk construction project began this week in the village of Mt. Orab. Crews…


  • Property transfers

    Ripley Farms to Casey L. Jodrey, 5 acres, Byrd Twp., $22,000 Ronnie Blair, et al to Ronnie Blair, et al, 17.08 acres, Clark Twp., $0 Wayne and Mary Stikkers to Mary B. Stikkers, 8.8 acres, Clark Twp., $0 Rodger O. Goldwin to David E. and Dayna A. Sargent, Lot 371,…


  • American Legion posts hold ceremony

    American Legion posts hold ceremony

    American Legion Post officers from Brown County were sworn in Monday. Three of the four local posts took park in the ceremony. The ceremony was held in the historic building which houses the Walter Miller American Legion Post 394 of Russellville. The Post 394 Auxiliary provided support, took photos and…


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