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OSHP Georgetown Post investigating two-vehicle, fatal crash
The Ohio State Highway Patrol Georgetown Post is currently investigating a two-vehicle, fatal crash that occurred at approximately 9:04 p.m. on Sept. 2 on US Rte 68 near the intersection of Hamer Rd, Pleasant Twp, Brown County.
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Bicycle fatal hit-skip crash in Brown County
The Georgetown Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal bicycle hit‑skip crash that occurred on August 11, 2026, at approximately 10:36 p.m. on State Route 32 near Eastwood Road in Sterling Township, Brown County.
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56th reunion of Ohio Valley Antique Machinery Show set for Aug. 13-16
The 56th reunion of the Ohio Valley Antique Machinery Show is set for Aug. 13-16.
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Ohio Rural Heritage Festival returns to Ripley
The Ohio Rural Heritage Festival will return to Ripley Aug. 27-29.
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Longbottom sentenced for rape, gross sexual imposition
A 21-count indictment was filed against Cody Daniel Longbottom, 22, of Mt. Orab, on May 22, 2025 in case number CRI20252062.
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Ripley Riverfront Revitalization Project on schedule
The Ripley Riverfront Revitalization Project is on schedule with the majority of the work expected to be complete in October of this year.
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Fussnecker wins Republican Primary race for Brown County commissioner
Brown County Republican voters have spoken, and it’s Frank Fussnecker who they would like to see as the next Brown County commissioner.
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Brown County Conservative Republican Women’s Club hosts ‘Meet the Candidates’
The Brown County Conservative Republican Women’s Club hosted its Meet the Candidates forum on Wednesday, March 18 at Southern Hills Career and Technical Center in Georgetown, giving candidates a chance to speak publicly for three minutes each ahead of the May 5 Primary/Special Election.
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Breaking news: Purchase and Sale Agreement on Mt. Orab ‘mega-site’ lists data center as intended use for property
After submitting a public records request, The Brown County Press, News Democrat, and Ripley Bee (Champion Media) has obtained the Purchase and Sale Agreement (marked confidential) for the sale of the industrial mega-site in the Village of Mt. Orab. The PSA states that “the Property meets the criteria and requirements…
