Corps approves grain elevator near River Downs
Local reaction to the U S Army Corps of Engineers approval of the planned Queen City Grain elevator on the Ohio River ranged from deep disappointment to elation. Opponents said they were not surprised by the decision based on testimony from a public hearing in California on August 31.
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Queen City
Downs
California
John Knoechel
Kentuckyview Drive
Project One
Corps of Engineers
Anderson Township
Fisher
Newtown
Dorsey
Anderson Trustees
Queen City Grain
Hilltop Basic Resources, Inc
Hilltop
Kellogg Avenue
John O’brien
Mt Washington Church Celebrates Being Debt Free
Mt Washington Presbyterian Church will mark the debt free milestone at Sunday services on January 21 under Rev. Dr Milo Beran, recognized as Citizen of the Year by the Chamber of Commerce, as the church celebrates full repayment of all indebtedness.
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Mt. Washington Presbyterian Church
Milo Beran
Chamber of Commerce
SORTA eyes UMTA grant for Sun Run park and ride
SORTA board plans to seek a matching UMTA grant for a Sun Run park and ride site west of Beechmont near Putt Putt. Trustees may approve a third land appraisal and up to nine months option, with township negotiations continuing and funding for potential fall operations.
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Sun Run Park ‘N’ride
John O’brien
UMTA
Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority
SORTA
Jack Selzer
Tom Collins
Beechmont
Township Firemen Get Seven Percent Pay Rise
Anderson Township Trustees approved a seven percent salary increase for firemen effective January 1, raising the minimum pay from 15,908 in 1978. Chief Ed ee awaits inclusion, with plans to discuss retirement and other topics. Changes to vacation holiday and off duty pay were made, and executive sessions with firemen were described as productive.
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Anderson
Anderston
Edee
John O’brien
O’brien
The politics of cancer and environmental carcinogens
An overview of how environmental agents drive cancer risk and the failures of regulation. Carcinogens like asbestos and benzene impact workers and nearby communities, while consumer product testing and labeling remain inconsistent across agencies. Smoking, saccharin, dyes, pesticides, and additives are scrutinized for voluntary versus involuntary exposure and informed consent.
Anderson Trustee Urges No Parking on Township Cul De Sacs
Trustee John O'Brien urged residents of Anderson Township to avoid parking on cul de sacs and along township roads to keep snow removal clear. He noted a 8- to 10-foot snow plow struggles to pass between cars parked opposite each other on roads typically 24 to 25 feet wide.
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Anderson Township
John O’brien
Journal Carrier Rate Hike Announced
Effective with the January collection the Journal raises the four week delivery charge to 60 cents. Publisher E B Wright cites inflationary costs prompting the increase while circulation manager Ben Hartman notes higher commissions for carriers and urges readers to maintain timely four week payments despite voluntary payments.
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Journal
E.B. Wright
Ben Hartman
Newtown Council Considers Aicholtz Appointment
Newtown Village solicitor Al Wettstein plans a written opinion at the January 23 meeting on the legality of the vote placing Velma Aicholtz on the council. Aicholtz, 6925 Ragland Rd, received three votes to fill the vacancy left by Reva Deimling. Councilman John Russell dissented after John Shirley failed to be seconded. Mayor Fischer asked to table the election due to Tom Busse’s absence. Wettstein noted an attorney general opinion requiring four votes on a six seat council. Voting for Aicholtz included Steve Kline and Ron Kidwell.
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al Wettstein
Newtown
Velma Aicholtz
Aicholtz
Ragland Rd
Reva Deimling
John Russell
John Shirley
R. Turpin
Fischer
Tom Busse
Wesstein
Richoltz
Steve Kline
Ron Kidwell
Anderson Trustees reject Corbly Clough condo plan
Anderson Township Trustees oppose a Community Unit Plan for a Corbly and Clough condominium project. Trustees and advisory planners cite hillside unsuitability and added traffic as reasons, with density suggestions and regional planning approvals and a Jan 18 RIC meeting noted before final Hamilton County Commissioners decision.
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Anderson Township
Corbly and
Clough
Advisory
Hamilton County Rural Zoning Commission
RZC
John O’brien
Robert Dorsey
O’brien
Regional Planning Commission
Anderson
Flooding labeled disaster area in Clermont and Hamilton
Clermont and Hamilton Counties were declared a disaster area by the Small Business Administration after heavy rains and flooding from December 8 to December 13. U S Representative William H Harsha announced the designation. Physical damage loan applications are due March 12 and economic injury loan applications are due October 12. Loans carry 7 percent interest with a maximum 30 year term. Applications should go to SBA Cincinnati Federal Building Room 5028 550 Main St Cincinnati 45202.
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Clermont
Hamilton
Small Business Administration
U.S
William H. Harsha
Federal
Main St
Cincinnati
Forest Hills Journal Weather Warmth and Plans
This week in Forest Hills Yea notes cold air but mild compared with Chicago. January 26 marks the Giant Blizzard of 1978 anniversary. The issue highlights reading material, a Parents Without Partners feature on page 16, and vacation planning tips.
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Chicago
Mona Gregerson
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Washington, D.C
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Gerard
Stephen Corbly
Business Men’s Club
Aera
Newtown Council
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Temple Bar Building
Hamilton County Commissioners
Forest Hills
Rhodes
Wrightings
Forest Hills Journal
Batavia Pike
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