Police blotter for week of April 20
A man and woman from Columbus have been charged with multiple felonies after attempting to rob the former Creekside Retreat last month.
Government calendar for week of April 20
Tuesday, April 19
ELECTION 2022: Brown County Commissioner District 2 candidates discuss roads, priorities
With only two weeks left before Election Day and early voting in full swing, some candidates have shared their thoughts and opinions on local issues during forums.
Commissioners set to vote on reestablishing cumulative capital development rate this week
This week the Brown County Commissioners are expected to vote on the first step of a possible increase of less than $6 to property tax bills for the average property starting next week.
Senior activities calendar for week of April 20
Hickory Ridge Civic League and Community Center
Club news for week of April 20
Bluebird club
Community Calendar for week of April 20
Activities, events on deck at library
COUNTY NEWS: Interest earned down over previous years
Last year, the Brown County government’s investment accounts brought in a little under $20,000.
Something to Do for week of April 20
Tuesday, April 19
LOOKING BACK: Journalist, war correspondent Pyle diner with college president in Nashville
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is part one of a story written on Aug. 26, 1940 by Ernie Pyle and is from the Brown County Historical Society archives. Pyle was a Pulitzer Prize-winning American journalist and war correspondent. He is best remembered for his stories about ordinary soldiers who fought in World War II. He was also known for the columns he wrote from 1935 to 1941 for the Scripps-Howard newspaper syndicate. He died after being hit by enemy fire during the Battle of Okinawa. He was known as one of the best war correspondents in America at the time of his death.