The Brown County Press

09/03/2026

https://www.newsdemocrat.com/2026/09/03/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…

08/16/2026

It's Saturday at the 56th Reunion of the Ohio Valley Antique Machinery Show. We had a great time yesterday, the weather stayed dry, and we had a nice crowd in the evening. We hope today is even better!

Unfortunately, the pulling track has not dried out enough for us to be able to use this year, so we will not be having our Antique Tractor Fun Pull this morning. As of yesterday evening, we still had some standing water on the track from the rains through the week, and there isn't enough time to get the track in shape to use.

Along those same lines, while it is still listed on the schedule for now, we may not be able to have our plowing demonstrations in the North Field. We'll be making announcements on the grounds later this morning, but as of this moment, things are not looking good for that.

As of now, we still plan to hold our Old Fashioned Steam Engine Spark Show at Dusk this evening. (Around 9 PM) This will also be weather contingent, and we'll make announcements throughout the day to keep you updated.

Here's what's on tap for Saturday, August 15:

10:00 The Liberty Band (Main Stage)

10:00 Sawmill in Operation

11:00 Rock Crusher in Operation

11:00 Concrete Block Making

12:00 Noon Whistle

12:00 Dusty and Backwoods Drive (Main Stage)

2:00 Plowing Demonstration (Back Field)

2:30 Live Steam Model Railroad in Operation

3:00 Threshing Demonstration

3:00 Concrete Block Making

4:00 Parade-all equipment

7:00 Rockland Road (Main Stage)

Dusk Old-fashion Steam Engine Spark show

08/14/2026

Annual Ohio Valley Antique Machinery Show underway just outside of Georgetown, OH! Come out and enjoy all the OVAMS has to offer this year!

08/13/2026

Share your storm photos with us! Some areas of Brown County without power for more than 40 hours due to storms.

06/16/2026

03/04/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 4, 2026

Brown County Sheriff’s Office

On March 4, 2026, at approximately 11:10 a.m., Eastern Brown High School received a reported threat involving the school.

Deputies from the Brown County Sheriff’s Office responded immediately to the scene. Assisting agencies included troopers from the Ohio State Highway Patrol, members of the Eastern Joint Fire District, and the Miami Township Police Department K-9 Unit.

As a precautionary measure, both Eastern Brown High School and Eastern Brown Middle School were placed on lockdown while law enforcement conducted a thorough investigation and secured the area.

During the course of the investigation, it was determined that approximately 35 similar threats were reported to schools throughout the State of Ohio around the same time. Authorities are coordinating efforts with state and local partners to investigate the source of these threats. The investigation into the origin of the threat affecting Eastern Brown Schools remains ongoing.

Following an extensive search and investigation, no credible threat was located at the school. Once the scene was determined to be safe, students and staff were released to resume their normal school day activities.

The Brown County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the staff and students for their cooperation, professionalism, and calm handling of the situation. We also appreciate the coordinated response and support from our partnering agencies in ensuring the safety of our community.

The safety of our schools remains a top priority, and we will continue to work closely with our local partners to ensure a secure learning environment for all students.

02/19/2026

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02/18/2026

The Brown County Sheriff’s Office has received a report regarding a missing person for the below listed individual:

Tommy Richmond
39-year-old Black male
Date of Birth: 9/27/1986
5’10” tall, 210 lbs
Brown eyes, black hair
Tattoo on his neck

Mr. Richmond was last seen on Circle Drive in Ripley on January 31, 2026, at approximately 5:00 a.m. His direction of travel and mode of transportation are unknown at this time.

If you have any information on Mr. Richmond or his whereabouts, please contact the Brown County Sheriff’s Office at (937) 378-4435.

02/13/2026

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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…

02/07/2026

A civil suit was filed by the State of Ohio, ex rel. Christopher R. Hicks, against the Village of Mt. Orab Council in the Brown County Court of Common Pleas on Feb. 6.