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See the STARS Part II
Do We Really Need Night Lighting? A hundred years ago, the Cincinnati Astronomical Society moved their observatory from Mt. Adams to the city perimeter, to escape the city lights. Today, suburban 24-hour lighting has caught up to them. The society is one of several such groups who have set up observation stations in Adams County, where it’s still dark enough to see the stars at night. It’s a priceless, non-renewable resource, to see the stars. Lighting the heavens or your neighbor’s property is
ACRMC pausing some elective surgical procedures requiring overnight stays
For Immediate Release September 17, 2021 ACRMC pausing some elective surgical procedures requiring overnight stays Effective Friday, September 17th, Adams County Regional Medical Center (ACRMC) is temporarily suspending some elective surgical procedures requiring an overnight stay in the hospital. This measure has been made to ensure the capabilities to care for those acutely ill.ACRMC leadership is making this decision to continue providing safe, high-quality care to the influx of patients requiring
Brown County Chamber Raises Money for Brown County Special Olympics
Brown County Chamber of Commerce Hosts Member Appreciation Cookout at Fairgrounds Georgetown – The Brown County Chamber of Commerce held its member appreciation cookout at the Brown County Fairgrounds in Rhonemus Hall. There were 46 members in attendance and over 29 organizations and businesses represented. The meeting included lunch and networking opportunities for members. Amanda Brannock of Brown County Board of DD spoke on Brown County’s involvement with special Olympics. Brown County will be
Ohio Historical Marker Unveiling and Dedication to the Ursulines of Brown County at Chatfield Colleg
Media contact: Christina A. Mullis513-373-5206 (cell) Christina.mullis@chatfield.edu September 15, 2021 Ohio Historical Marker Unveiling and Dedication to the Ursulines of Brown County at Chatfield College WHAT: The Brown County Ursuline Alumni Association will unveil the new Ohio Historical Marker, commemorating the 175-year history and legacy of the Ursulines of Brown County
See the STARS
The Night Sky is a Precious Gift Have you ever thought about how wonderful it is that you can see the stars in the night sky? It’s easy for us to take this miracle for granted, but visitors from cities and suburbs notice it right away. The night sky is a precious gift. For ancient man, the night sky was fascinating entertainment; a companion, the equivalent of today’s wide screen TV. The ever-changing constellations and phases of the moon marked the passing of time, and provided a dependable
Relief Available for Ohio & Kentucky Natural Gas and Electric Customers
If you or someone you know is having trouble paying for housing or utility expenses, there are more options to receive help than ever before. New and existing assistance programs are currently available, all purposely designed to help those affected by the economic impacts of COVID-19 or other hardships encountered over the course of 2020 and 2021. ASSISTANCE AGENCY FUNDS Assistance agencies in your area may be able to help make payments to cover some or all of your past-due utility bill balance. To
Brown County Farm Bureau and ACRMC hosting free health fair at the Brown County Fair
Brown County Farm Bureau and ACRMC hosting free health fair at the Brown County Fair The Brown County Farm Bureau and the Adam County Regional Medical Center are partnering to offer Brown County Farm Bureau members free health screenings during the Brown County Fair. “ACRMC is happy to partner with the Brown County Farm Bureau to offer health fair screenings for their members,” said Alan Bird, CEO of Adams County Regional Medical Center. “This partnership is a part of our ongoing effort to serve the
Tomatoes and Viviparity
Mutant Tomatoes? Not So Fast! Have you ever seen tomato plants sprout right out of a ripe tomato? It looks sort of spooky, like something from a horror movie. Here’s a letter we received from Carol Gorby of Manchester, Ohio: “Dear Steve, “I recently purchased at the supermarket a group of tomatoes still attached to the vine. We ate some, however two were left over and sat on my kitchen counter for a few weeks. No sign of decay or mold on them but I noticed one started getting bumpy.
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ACRMC’s Senior Life Solutions talks Suicide Prevention
ACRMC’s Senior Life Solutions talks Suicide Prevention September is National Suicide Prevention and Awareness month and ACRMC’s Senior Life Solutions is working to raise awareness and educate the community on the risk factors and warning signs of suicide. Talk of suicide should never be dismissed. If you, or someone you know, are thinking of suicide call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.“Suicide is preventable, and we can all be a part of that prevention,” said Devan Roe, Senior
Businesses Can Help Shape In-Demand Jobs List
Businesses Can Help Shape In-Demand Jobs List Lt. Governor Jon Husted is encouraging Ohio businesses to participate in this year’s In-Demand Jobs Survey to provide feedback on the state’s In-Demand Jobs List. https://topjobs.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/indemand/survey/#/ The survey – managed in partnership with the Governor's Office of Workforce Transformation (OWT), the InnovateOhio Platform, and the Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services (ODJFS) – creates a simple user experience and allows
ER not for COVID-19 Testing
For Immediate Release August 30, 2021 ACRMC: ER not for COVID-19 Testing There are more ways than ever to get a COVID-19 test in Adams and Brown counties, but Adams County Regional Medical Center (ACRMC) wants to remind residents that the emergency room is for emergencies. There are easier and less expensive ways to get testing completed while keeping our emergency room available for those in emergent situations. Recently, ACRMC has had an increase in COVID-19 cases caused by the delta variant making
Maysville Community & Technical College & Kentucky Career Center: Fall Educational Classes
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Chatfield College Releases the Summer 2021 Dean’s List and Summer 2021 Graduates
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEChristina Mullis513-875-3344, ext. 140Christina.mullis@chatfield.eduwww.chatfield.edu Chatfield College Releases the Summer 2021 Dean’s List and Summer 2021
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Soils - How to Improve Them
Making Fluffy Dirt - Improving Your Garden Soil My grandmother’s vegetable garden had the most wonderful rich, dark, crumbly soil I’ve ever seen. A powered tiller would have been a luxury in her world. Instead she set me to work “spading” it; painstakingly turning over every single shovelful, burying last years’ composted leaves and the first early weeds. She had the good fortune to live in southern New Jersey, where the soil is sandy and well-drained. Most of us struggle with hard clay soil in
The Vault Cafe’s Grand Opening to Occur on Friday, September 3, 2021
The press and public are invited to attend the grand opening for The Vault Cafe which will be at the old Russellville Bank 2 S Columbus St. in Russellville on September 3, 2021, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm. The event will feature samples and networking.The Brown County Chamber of Commerce will facilitate the ribbon-cutting at 12:00. We are excited to take part in celebrating another additional business in Brown County, Ohio.The Vault Cafe is nestled inside a beautiful historic bank in Russellville, Ohio that
Chamber Hosts Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening Ceremony for Georgetown Behavioral Hospital
Brown County Chamber of Commerce Hosts Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening Ceremony for Georgetown Behavioral Hospital Georgetown – The Brown County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the grand opening of Georgetown Behavioral Hospital at 425 Home Street in Georgetown, OH. The Georgetown Behavioral Hospital was established in 2020 and is located at the former Southwest Regional Medical Center facility which closed in 2014. At the ceremony, guests were able to meet with staff from the
Economic Development Team Seeks Input on Creating an Entrepreneur Center
Contact: Jason Hamman Georgetown Economic Development (c) 440.292.5326 (e) jason.hamman@georgetownohio.govPRESS RELEASE VILLAGE OF GEORGETOWN – ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TEAM SEEKS INPUT ON CREATING AN ENTREPRENEUR CENTER August 18, 2021 : The Village of Georgetown – Economic Development Team is always looking for ways to support new and growing entrepreneurs as well as opportunities to upskill our workforce. “The Village Administration is diligently working to enhance existing infrastructure and programs
Brown County Chamber of Commerce Hosts Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening Ceremony for InFocus
For Immediate ReleaseBrown County Chamber of Commerce Hosts Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening Ceremony for InFocus Real Estate Group’s New Office in Georgetown Georgetown – The Brown County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the grand opening of InFocus Real Estate Group’s new office at 442 Home Street in Georgetown, OH. InFocus Real Estate Group was established in 2015 with the opening of their corporate offices in Eastgate. At the ceremony, guests were able to meet with Michael
Small Business Tips: Strategies to Reduce the Stress of Next Tax Season
When tax season rolls around, many individuals and business owners feel ill-prepared and financially stressed. Often our best intentions for a more streamlined tax prep fly out the window once the annual process is complete. As one tax season comes to an end and another one begins, it’s the perfect time to implement some simple organizational strategies to make your tax process less stressful for next year. Forming a healthy financial habit takes time, so starting now will ensure that when the next tax
