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BROWN COUNTY, Ohio (WXIX) -One person was flown, and a medic took another person to a nearby hospital after a single-vehicle crash occurred in Brown County early Saturday morning, according to Brown County deputies. Deputies say the crash happened in the 21000 block of Ohio-251 around 6:30 a.m. The severity...

A shocking incident took place in Brown County, when 24-year-old Noah Clifton was charged with the murder and attempted murder of three family members. Currently, Clifton is under arrest with a bond of $1 million.

An instance of family violence in Brown County has rattled the local community. Noah Steven Clifton, a 24-year-old man, is accused of assaulting his family members which resulted in the death of his grandfather and serious injuries to his grandmother and cousin.

This week in Highland County, Ohio, there were several incidents reported by the Hillsboro Police Department and the Greenfield Police Department. These incidents included arrests and citations for various offenses such as domestic violence, driving under suspension, failure to appear, and theft. Additionally, there was a crash with injuries reported on eastbound OH-73 in Hillsboro. Former Hillsboro City Council president, Lee Koogler, was also charged with theft. The ongoing fight against drugs in Greenfield resulted in multiple arrests related to trafficking and possession.

A Felicity man was sentenced to a minimum of 11 years in prison this month after pleading guilty to his role in a large-scale drug investigation in Brown County. As previously reported by the Brown County Sheriff’s Office, seven individuals were indicted in March after a seven-month-long investigation into a drug trafficking organization allegedly responsible for bringing pounds of methamphetamine from Dayton to the Brown County area. The investigation was a collaborative effort involving the Brown County Drug & Major Crimes Task Force, Brown County Sheriff’s Office, Ohio State Highway Patrol, Mount Orab Police Department, Ripley Police Department, Dayton DEA and the Dayton Police Department.

It happened around 8 a.m. near the intersection of Hamer Road and Goose Run Road. Investigators said the child suffered minor injures and was transported to the hospital.

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As he fired shots, a passenger inside a white Honda Accord was also shooting towards the group of children and Buford as the vehicle drove by, police said.

WILLIAMSBURG, Ohio (WKRC) - A local quarterback set a record Friday night for the most passing touchdowns at Williamsburg High School. In doing so, JJ Miller put his name next to local hero, former Clermont County Sheriff's Deputy Bill Brewer. Tim Maklem recorded Miller tying Brewer's record for most touchdown...

Mt. Orab Western Brown posted a narrow 51-47 win over Batavia in Ohio high school football on Sept. 22. The first quarter gave Mt. Orab Western Brown a 22-15 lead over Batavia. The Broncos and the Bulldogs battled to a standoff at 22-22 as the third quarter began. Batavia moved...

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Jimmy Phelps, manager of the new Papa John’s at 233 N. High St. in Hillsboro, displays the first pizza out of the store’s ovens that went to The Times-Gazette. Papa John’s is supposed to know by Friday exactly when it will open the new store to the public.

GEORGETOWN — In the first match of the second round of competition in the SBAAC National Division, East Clinton defeated Georgetown 3-1 Thursday at GHS. The Astros, 4-3 in the league this season, also defeated the G-Men 3-1 in the first meeting. Georgetown is 2-7 in league play. “We...

By Brian Seaman It is commonly heard on the national news channels and online that the U.S. Armed Forces are strug

The following is the Hillsboro Police Report for Sept. 17-18. Dustin Crank, 18, of Hillsboro was cited for failure to display plates. James Dunnagan, 73, of Hillsboro was cited for expired operator’s license and fictitious plates. Sept. 18. Arrests/Citations. Stormy Mefford, 21, of Hillsboro was cited for no operator’s...

The Highland County Land Reutilization Corporation is continuing to make headway in their fight against blight in the county, as the land bank board selected a tentative list of new properties to target using state cleanup funding during their Thursday, Sept. 21 meeting. As discussed by Land Bank Coordinator Jason...

Catholic Charities Southwestern Ohio is hosting an upcoming Adams County Food for All mobile pantry for Adams County residents in need of food

CHILLICOTHE — Hillsboro head coach Nathan Horne said it best on Friday night following the Indians’ 23-17 overtime win against the Chillicothe Cavaliers, and that was … “It’s a great day for football, and it was a good night for Hillsboro football.”. After a strong...

A large rummage sale to benefit the Area 937 Community Outreach will be held Saturday, Sept. 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 8387 S.R. 73, about a mile and a half north of Lowe’s in Hillsboro. Area 937 has been distributing food and clothing to families in...

Eleven individuals were indicted on charges by a Brown County grand jury Sept. 7. Jason R. Lewis, 33, of Georgetown, was indicted o