Two people died in a house fire Monday night in Russellville. Several area firefighters were called to the scene on West North Street in the Brown County village.

Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray has joined 14 other state attorneys general to support elimination of incentives paid to loan officers and mortgage brokers that result in borrowers being placed in loans that are riskier and more expensive than they need to be.

Highland County Prosecutor Jim Grandey cautioned county commissioners on further budget reductions in his office next year. Speaking at the Dec. 23 meeting of the Highland County Commission, Grandey said he had budget-related questions as the commissioners plan 2010.