Bethel explores grant museum expansion in vacant library
Clermont County Commissioner Charles Clendenin aims to turn the vacated Bethel Public Library space into a larger Ulysses S. Grant museum. The Grant Memorial Building houses a small exhibit room and slide space, with proposals for a children’s recreation area and fine arts exhibits. The council considers May vacancy and hopes to coordinate with other Grant sites including the Pt. Pleasant birthplace and Georgetown schoolhouse.
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Clermont County
Charles Clendenin
Bethel
Clermont County Public Library
Ulysses S. Grant
Bethel Library
Houton Clarke
R.M. Sinks
Grant
Jesse
U.S. Grant, Jr
Buck
U.S
Thomas Morris
Plane and
Charity Sts
Bethel Village
Grant Museum
Clendenin
Larry Hahn
Clermont County Chamber of Commerce
Pt. Pleasant
Georgetown
Hahn
Morgan's Raid series ends after six months on Courier
Spotlight expands hours this summer with Loretta Fuhrman as curator. The cabin opens 9:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday and Tuesday. The Morgan's Raid saga ends after lengthy reader engagement and multiple historical sources cited, including The Williamsburg Times and Basil W. Duke.
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Loretta Fuhrman
the Courier
Williamsburg
Morgan
Cavalry
Basil W. Duke
John Hunt Morgan
Raiders
Edison H. Thomas
Lois Purcell Noel
Greeneville
Richard Harrison Doughty
Cecil Fletcher Holland
Cincinnati
Rick Crawford
Clermont County
Four Year Olds Learn About Peanuts At Union Township Library
Megan Brunner uses her teeth to crack a peanut shell during a children’s class at Union Township library branch while Alyson Iannitti and Christi Siegroth watch. Dana Stewart reads a peanut themed story as kids taste peanut butter.
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Union Township
Megan Brunner
Alyson
Iannitti
Christi Siegroth
Dana Stewart
Milford Historical Society Moves Into 118-Year-Old Promont
Milford Historical Society moved its collections to Promont's 118 year old Italian style villa at 906 Main St on January 19 after a 17 month wait caused by James B. Kirgan estate settlement. Furniture from a December sale includes dining pieces, beds and painting. The February 7 meeting will decide on a task force report due by March 1 and determine public opening plans and parking options.
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Fran Schwiermann
Promont
Main St
Milford Historical Society
Premont
Ray Schumacher
Milford
James B. Kirgan
Larry’s Finer Food
Schumacher
Answer submission for front page question
Readers are invited to mail answers to 664 Cincinnati Batavia Pike Cincinnati Ohio 45244 or send a card with name address and phone number by noon Friday February 8 for inclusion in the February 14 issue. Include your name and address. phone is for verification only and will not be printed.
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Cincinnati-Batavia Pike
Cincinnati
Ohio
Inagural Ball Highlights from Clermont County Visit
Milford councilman Gary Knepp described his Washington trip for the inaugural events. He attended a Shoram Hotel ball with the President and First Lady, noted eight to ten foot flower arrangements, and a Tommy Dorsey Band. He recalled the weather forced the parade cancellation and recalled seeing national leaders from a close distance.
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Milford
Gary Knepp
Washington
D.C
Knepp
Shoram Hotel
George Bush
Barbara
Tommy Dorsey
Clermont County
Jeanne Schmidt
Loveland
Robb Hoffman
John Vester
Brownies Learn Indian Art Pinch and Coil Design
Brownie troop sponsored by Beechmoron Building Materials learns Pueblo Indian crafts. Laurie Goble begins work as Shephard, center, now Tee Siegroth, in a kilned style project. The activity centers on traditional pottery techniques and hands on ground work.
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Pinch
Laurie Goble
Shephard
Tee Siegroth
Brownie
Beechmoron Building Materials
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Schmidt
Hoffman
White House
Blair House
Reagan
U.S. Supreme Court
Capitol
Bill Gradison
Smithsonian Institute
Channel 12
Steve Forrest
Hamilton County
Anderson Township
Brownies
Vikki McKeon
Correspor
Eastgate Mall
Greenhills
Dode Shephard
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