Maxfield joins News Democrat

William "Billy" Maxfield, of Mt. Orab, has join the The Ripley Bee and News Democrat advertising sales department.

Sheriff busts two drug rings

As a result of an ongoing undercover investigation by the Brown County Sheriff's Office, the Brown County Grand Jury recommended the indictment of 17 suspects.

Foundation awards scholarships

The Brown County Foundation distributed scholarships to 11 area students this week.The Foundation offers scholarships to graduating seniors each year who have gone above and beyond in their studies during their time in high school.

Teal picked as grand marshal

A long time fair goer and groundskeeper will be honored by the Brown County Fairboard this year. Georgetown resident Clarence Teal has been selected as the 2013 Brown County Fair grand marshal.

Heritage Trail dedication is planned

The final signs making up the John Hunt Morgan Heritage Trail commemoration have been installed, and the 18 Ohio counties which participated in marking the trail are planning their celebrations.

Pipeline project eyes Brown County

An energy infrastructure firm is eyeing northern Brown County as a potential area through which to run a fracking pipeline.

Murder in Mt. Orab

The suspect in a weekend homicide in Mt. Orab was arrested by Michigan officials Sunday evening. The Michigan State Police arrested Joseph Trzeciak, 24, in the city of White Cloud on Sunday, June 9.

Moore flies on Tri-State Honor Flight

Decatur resident Charles Moore recently flew aboard the Tri-State Veterans Honor Flight.

Jelley to retire from OSUE

Kathy Jelley, who has been with the Ohio State University Extension Service for over three decades, is retiring. Recent changes in the State Teacher's Retirement System are what prompted Jelley's decision to retire.

Amnesty program seeks to clear out fines

The Georgetown Police Department is making an effort to collect outstanding Mayor's Court fines. According to Georgetown Police Chief Forrest "Buddy" Coburn, the village has accumulated approximately $200,000 in unpaid fines in the past 10 years.

Grand Jury indicts 29

The Brown County Grand Jury recently handed down indictments to 29 individuals, many of whom were caught in the Mt. Orab area.

Blevins highway sign dedicated

The Brown County community gathered at Eastern High School on Wednesday afternoon to honor a local hero. Specialist William Seth Blevins, who was killed in action on May 23, 2011 in Afghanistan, posthumously received the honor of having the section of US 62, near Eastern High School, renamed to the William Seth Blevins Memorial Highway.

Aberdeen hires new village administrator

Reviewing old business and hiring a new village administrator were the main focuses of this month's Aberdeen Village Council meeting.

Arrests made in county

Since last Wednesday, 26 people have been arrested and taken to the Brown County Adult Detention Center on various charges.

Street project on track

The second half of the Georgetown Square street renewal project is about to commence.

Cropper speaks about tourism dissolution

Former Brown County Travel and Tourism Director Sonja Cropper expressed concern about the recent decision by the Brown County Commissioners to dissolve the Brown County Travel and Tourism Department.

Drug Free group meets

After a short hiatus due to reorganization, the Georgetown Drug Free Coalition reconvened this past week.

Sheriff makes arrest

A suspect was arrested as the result of the Brown County Sheriff's Office ongoing undercover drug investigation.

Tourism dept. dissolved

The Brown County Commissioners unanimously voted to dissolve the office of Brown County Travel and Tourism this week, citing budgetary concerns as the reason. The office of Brown County Tourism and Travel has been a part of the Brown County government since 2003. Currently, the only employee the dissolution effects is Tourism and Travel director Sonja Cropper, whose last day was Friday, May 24.