| Underwood will be missed |
| "She was one of a kind," said Heather Bertram, teacher at Georgetown High School and Underwood family friend. "She was always going out of the way to put other people before herself. Even when she was sick she was always thinking about other people." |
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| Comedy show is a success |
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The Gaslight Theater Association held its final Spring Preview event last weekend in front of a packed house. |
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| Military families need support |
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The Carey Bavis American Legion Post 180 and Auxiliary are hoping to increase awareness for the families of those who serve in the armed forces. Post 180 recently held an honor dinner to give the local community a chance to connect with local military families and to learn a bit about the men and women who are serving their country overseas. |
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| Sidewalk incentive planned |
| GEORGETOWN - The village of Georgetown is hoping to inspire residents to repair their sidewalks. During a recent Georgetown Village Council meeting, Council member Sarah Applegate said the Georgetown street committee recommended increasing the village's contribution to the repair of sidewalks from $500 to $1,000. |
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| Memorial Day events planned |
| Villages and American Legion Posts across Brown County are currently preparing for Memorial Day on Monday, May 27. Numerous events are planned across the county, and residents are encouraged to attend and to honor those who have served in the United State military. |
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| Culinary arts program to begin |
| Next week, Southern Hills Vocational School will debut its newest facility and accompanying program for the culinary arts. |
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| Reaffirming loyalty to the USA |
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GEORGETOWN - The Brown County community gathered in Georgetown on May 4 to celebrate Loyalty Day, a day of affirmation of loyalty to the United States and American soldiers. |
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| New theater group wins $25,000 grant |
| The Christian Theatre for Children, a newly formed organization based out of Georgetown, made the cut in a nationwide contest which won them a $25,000 grant from State Farm Insurance. |
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| Indictments handed down |
| The Brown County Grand Jury met this week and handed down indictments to nine individuals. Among those indicted was Charles E. Engle, 49, of Batavia, who was indicted in relation to his inappropriate conduct made toward a minor while serving as a youth minister. |
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| Mayor: Sardinia Walmart is rumor |
Is there a Walmart coming to Sardinia?
Several people throughout the county have reported hearing rumors of Sardinia being the new site for the superstore, but Mayor Todd Bumbalough said that's all it is: a rumor. |
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| Seatbelt campaign begins |
| The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is preparing to kick off the National Click It or Ticket enforcement campaign. |
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| Youth job group formed |
| Three local groups have come together to create an employment program for the needy youths of Brown County. |
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| Ring named BWOY winner |
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Jill Ring was named Brown County Business Woman of the Year during the Brown County Chamber of Commerce spring dinner on Monday. Ring was in the running along with five other long time business women in Brown County and was recognized for her expertise in running Ring Real Estate, in Georgetown. |
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| Jennings plans to get people moving |
| In preparation for his long journey across America this summer, Georgetown cyclist Mike Jennings has organized the first Awareness Across America Kickoff, slated for next Saturday. |
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| Skinner will stay at RULH |
| The Ripley-Union-Lewis-Huntington School District Board of Education met for a special meeting this week to discuss the appointment of several employees. |
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| Comedy show is planned |
This weekend will mark the end of the Gaslight Theater Association's Spring Preview of events.
Since March, free movie nights, talent shows, and performances have been hosted at the theater, which have all led up to the comedy show this Saturday night. |
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| Praying for the nation |
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About 150 people gathered on the Courthouse Square Thursday, May 2 for Brown County's 21st observance of the National Day of Prayer. |
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| Four sentenced in Common Pleas Court |
| Four people were were recently sentenced after pending court cases. |
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| Kratzer to be honored |
| A local face of education is one of two people in the county receiving an award at the Brown County Chamber of Commerce Spring Dinner awards this week. |
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| Youth minister charged |
| A youth minister in Mt. Orab has been accused of having inappropriate relations with a minor of the congregation. |
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| Commissioners divy demolition grant dollars |
| The landscape of Brown County is going to change noticeably over the next three months. |
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