Community Press & Recorder

Consumers bought an estimated $66 billion worth of gift cards last year and as we get closer to the holidays many are thinking of getting such cards this year. Full Story »

I had a bunch of e-mails and calls from readers this week. Full Story »

Editor's note: Father Lou is on leave this week. This is a reprint of a previous column he wrote Dec. 19, 2007. Full Story »

John Hanley Builders, Batavia, alter, 114 Vine St., Felicity Village. Full Story »

The Brown/Clermont Farmer's Union Christmas meeting is at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, at the Brown County Senior Citizens Center, 505 N. Main St., Georgetown, Ohio. Full Story »

The Union Township staff pulled together their holiday cheer to help put on the township's first holiday event. Full Story »

Obituaries for the Forest Hills Journal, Dec. 8. Full Story »

Obituaries from the Loveland Herald, Dec. 8. Full Story »

Obituaries from the Milford Miami Advertiser, Dec. 8. Full Story »

As the holidays approach and more people are shopping and putting up decorations, Sycamore Township Fire Chief B.J. Jetter and sheriff's liaison Lt. Dan Reid issue a few reminders to residents to stay safe during the holiday season. Full Story »

Joy Community Church pastor the Rev. David Story says his congregation presents a live nativity scene at the church each year. Members of the church portray the holy family, an angel beckons passing motorists to vist, and there are live animals - even camels. Full Story »

Bridle Run Stables can stay at Johnson Hills Park until Feb. 15, but no later. Full Story »

Tiffany R. Gies, 19, Florence, possession of marijuana, Oct. 4. Full Story »

Gorman Heritage Farm will have pork available for sale beginning Sunday, Dec. 13. Full Story »

One thing we all appreciate at Gorman Farm is a good meal! Full Story »

The Krutzkamp cousins, Louis and Ralph, didn't set out to be the last dairy farmers in Campbell County - but they are. Full Story »

The Grinch stole Christmas for two years, but has taken a back seat to the spirit of the holiday once again. Full Story »

Mariemont may lay off three employees - two full-time firefighters and one full-time maintenance worker - to combat a portion of its projected $315,000 budget deficit. Full Story »

Talking with a neighbor may have persuaded Oakley resident Mike Geswein to join the Community Council. Full Story »

Giving back isn't a subject Campbell County Schools students are tested on, but a range of annual giving tree and other collection efforts help remind students of the lesson of sharing. Full Story »

Even with all of the activities, clubs, boards and organizations Fred Dietz Jr. belonged to or participated in, there was only one place he could be found every Sunday morning. Full Story »

This weekend the county seat of Burlington celebrated a "Burlington Christmas," a tradition in the town which includes the main street of Burlington and the businesses around the corner from the courthouse, including Cabin Arts. Full Story »

A turf battle over two fire districts' territory has residents of roads along southernmost Persimmon Grove Pike saying inadequate ambulance response times risk their lives. Full Story »

As the first flakes of snow cover the ground, Anderson Township is gearing up for another winter. Full Story »

For more than seven years, Fort Thomas residents Dan and Flo Grey have worked diligently to raise money for a new amphitheater in Tower Park. Full Story »