Jail programs need review before Clermont County jail contract
Clermont County commissioners must decide the program mix for the new jail before design begins. Public input from officials, schools, and agencies is needed, with time running out as temporary facilities expire and construction nears. Decisions on education, work release, and space must align with older facility use and funding.
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Clermont County
Council On Alcoholism
Ohio
George Pattison
Ice sculpture melts as Amelia Olive duo creates dazzling displays
Carol Foster and her three year old daughter Kelly Ann built an ice elephant in their front yard on Amelia Olive Branch Road two weeks ago. The white sculpture contrasts with gray elephants while melting is inevitable, yet the artist remains unfazed. Over six years the couple has crafted ice figures including leopards bears Snoopy Abraham Lincoln and Santa Claus.
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Amelia-Olive Branch Road
Carol Foster
Kelly Ann
Foster
Cliff
Snoopy
Abraham Lincoln
Santa Claus
Golden Donkey Dinner and Democratic Caucuses Set
The Clermont County Democratic Party outlines the Golden Donkey Dinner as a key annual fundraiser and notes upcoming caucuses on February 9 to choose delegates and alternates for the Democratic National Convention in San Francisco July 26. Delegates from the Second Congressional District will include two men and two women plus one alternate, with the April 14 dinner inviting participation.
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Central Committee
Speuul
Jene Jalvin
San Francisco
Ate
Brownounty
Hamilton County
Clermont County
Democratic Party
James C. Burger
Mothers March for Birth Defects Education and Services
Mothers organize a regional march on January 22 to promote public and professional education, medical services, and birth defects research. Local programs include grants at the Cincinnati Center for Developmental Disorders, Children’s Hospital Medical Center, and the University of Cincinnati.
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Cincinnati Center For Developmental Disorders
Children’s Hospital Medical Center
University of Cincinnati
Community Letters Page Seeks Local Opinions in Print
The paper invites readers to submit original letters on any topic of community interest. Entries should be in good taste and unique, not form letters or copies from other papers. Typing and timely submission are required for consideration.
Restoration earns praise for Stonelick Covered Bridge
The Southern Ohio Covered Bridge Association commends Clermont County Engineer Walter C. Carter, the county commissioners, and staff for repairing and restoring the historic Stonelick Covered Bridge on Stonelick-Williams Corner Road after last summer's truck damage. The resolution notes the bridge's preservation as a cherished landmark and historical asset for future generations.
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Southern Ohio Covered Bridge Association
Walter C. Carter
Clermont County
Stonelick-Williams Corner Road
Stonelick Creek
Stonelick Covered Bridge
Clermont County Commissioners
State of
Ohio
Daryl Michael, Jr
Zanesville
Poe Whodunits Shaped Genre Asks for New Writers
Melinda Voris reflects on Poe’s influence on mystery fiction and the enduring whodunit tradition. The piece notes Poe’s 175th anniversary, shifts in reading trends toward suspense and romance, and ongoing interest in writing and teaching crime fiction through workshops led by Dan Andriacco. It cites Mystery Writers of America, Ellery Queen, Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine, and Reader resources from Writer's Digest. The article also highlights titles like Murder Ink and a 300 page accidental murders manuscript, illustrating ongoing fascination with crime narratives and practical guidance for aspiring authors.
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Robert Ludlum
Ken Follett
Janet Dailey
Clermont County
Ellery Queen
Alfred Hitchcock
Dan Andriacco
Cincinnati Post
Discovery Center
Madison Rd
Andriacco
Mystery Writers of American
Writer's Digest Books
Alliance Road
Blue Ash
Dilys Winn
Dalton’s
Eastgate
Community calendar items for Clermont County Ohio
Various local events and services listed for Clermont County. Includes Al Anon meetings at St Timothy’s Church and Narcotics Anonymous at the same address, a Republican club gathering, Stepping Stone Center volunteer drive, Exchange Club meeting at Duff’s Smorgasbord, ELP Center clothing loans, YWCA luncheon, a UC Cincinnati talk, Women Helping Women counseling volunteers, a spaghetti dinner at St Mary Church, and local help center hours. Many entries include contact numbers.
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AL Anon
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church
Beechmont Ave
Republican Club
Clermont County
Frank W Weaver
American Legion
Memory Lane
East Batavia Heights
Rosemary Schatzman
Stepping Stone Center
Exchange Club
Eastern Hills
Duff
Meny
Great Barrier
Mommy and Me
Community Calendar submissions and local notices roundup
Community Calendar items include a Clermont County meeting and a seminar Can Women Own a Business at the Harley Hotel with Diana Dawson NAMCO. Also listed are Summer Opportunities at Cincinnati Nature Center and Quit Smoking programs by ACS and ALA. Early Childhood activities and kerosene space heater safety tips complete the notices.
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Pike
Calvin Presbyterian Church
Ohio Pike
Harley Hotel
I-71
Montgomery Road
Diana Dawson
NAMCO
National Corporation
Massachusetts
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Narcotics Anonymous
Cincinnati
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Nancy
St. Mary Church
Bethel
Bank One
Main Street
Owensville
Emotions Anonymous
Judy Sanger
Clermont
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Cincinnati Nature Center
Bob Funk
Page Burt
Fred Zollinger
American Cancer Society
American Lung Association
Cherry Grove Family Medical
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