Community
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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.
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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…
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Clermont County Genealogical Society
Ever wonder who your great-great-grandparents were? Or, do you want to know where your family lived in 1850?
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Ripley Library Talk
Since last week’s postcard seemed to be a hit, we’ve pulled another flood postcard from the archives. Same flood, probably same day—1913 looking at Ripley. You can see a few more buildings down Front Street in this pic. We also like the view of the Rankin house along with the…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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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Decatur Day set for July 11
The 32nd annual Decatur Day In The Park will be held Saturday, July 11. The schedule for the day’s events includes the parade registration/lineup, 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at the Decatur Community Center located on state Route 125; Opening Ceremonies begin 10:30 a.m. in the Park located on state…
