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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1975
Page
4
A reader argues that Ohio’s 1953 open meeting law has eroded since a 1965 court ruling allowing closed sessions. The piece questions who can call a closed meeting, whether actions are formal, and how the public learns topics discussed and decisions, urging full openness for tax funded matters.
A Clermont Courier reader urges open discussion on Amelia Junior High policy and school leadership. He praises Principal Charles Long and calls for transparent meetings to protect children’s education, urging continued collaboration with Long.
Letter writer urges wildlife protection officials to weigh in on conservation issues while noting public servants should avoid political opinions. Readers praise Clermont County Hospital staff and share Ash Wednesday Lent research, with historical notes on Easter dates and church practices.
The Clermont Courier promises wide local coverage for residents across Clermont County with a focus on timely community news and updates.
Maurice Bernges argues he acted as an individual using Kiwanis stationery when sending a letter to the Ohio Department of Transportation. Former Milford mayor says the document was on Kiwanis paper but written privately.
The Senate approved a ninety day moratorium on sales tax for new cars through June 30 1975 aiming to boost auto industries and curb unemployment. House and Senate budgets discuss a 12.2 billion plan with education human services and mental health funding. per pupil GRF support rises to 760 in 1976 and 800 in 1977, with a proposed 650 million school subsidy formula.
The new Milford bridge across the Little Miami River takes shape with one side walk open, wagon concrete in, street car rails set, and soon both approaches to allow public use. It is snow white with electric lights along its length. Milford gains an improved street outlook with the bridge completed. The report also notes Clermont County students performing well at the Inter-County Oratorical Contest in Memorial Hall, Cincinnati.
Twenty five years ago Clermont County Baseball League announced a 12 team season opening Sunday led by secretary treasurer Stanley Anstaett. Teams include Amelia Garnet Cann Batavia D Gallagher Owensville Lloyd Lehrer Mr Carmel Harry Didday Williamsburg Henry Andres Goshen Lloyd Floyd Salt Air Stanley McMillian New Richmond with Holman Blue Ash Harry DeYoung and a to be chosen entry.
A public meeting with more than 45 attendees heard Cincinnati Gas and Electric Company explain a plan to extend natural gas from Williamsburg to Bethel. A customer interest survey will start next week. if at least 125 responses are secured, the project proceeds. The Clermont County poverty relief pledge was signed and sent to Secretary of State Ted W. Brown.
The Clermont Courier, Batavia Ohio, publishes weekly on Thursdays. Established as Batavia’s oldest paper, it traces lineage to The Spirit of the Times and The Chronicle of the Times. Office: 365 W Main St. Deadline for news items is noon Monday. Advertising deadline is noon Tuesday. Subscription rates: 64.00 per year in Clermont Brown and Hamilton Counties and $6.00 elsewhere.
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