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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1986
Page
6
Sheriff John Van Camp launches strict litter law enforcement across Clermont County to curb roadside trash and illegal dumps. Deputies cannot arrest every violator, so residents are urged to report dumps and monitor their own habits, with potential penalties up to 60 days in jail.
A front page Years Ago item misidentified a building as in Williamsburg. The correction states the building is in New Richmond and sits on the third floor, clarifying its location and level.
The passage notes Birney’s office being used by James G Birney, publisher of The Philanthropist, a nationally renowned abolitionist newspaper, highlighting its historical role and influence in anti slavery media.
S Brothers of 4504 Tealtown Rd asks for traffic lights at the Old Route 74 Tealtown Road intersection. He notes heavy traffic from Willowbrook Bridlewood and Cincinnati Nature Center entrances and calls for a 24 hour car count, suggesting volumes may exceed those at Eastgate lights fivefold.
Readers request publication of the proposed map from Clermont County engineering to help place streets and plan understanding. The piece notes letters on public matters, asks where to send protests about seat belt laws, and urges balanced county reporting to showcase progress and attract business.
A Clermont Courier News Brief notes county commissioners paid 2 million toward the new adult detention facility and renewed certificates for 3.3 million more, saving an estimated 800000 to 900000 by acting now rather than extending to 20 years. The item also cites plans to pay 46 million on the temper jail in 190s.
Reader Maureen Curless of Milford compliments Chester Pike in the My Turn column for presenting viewpoints often absent from media coverage. She commends the Cler mont Courier for printing the column and seeks balanced coverage of issues.
Residents voice strong opposition to routing long trucks onto I-275 and Clermont roads, arguing more training for local fire crews, increased noise and pollution, and greater accident risk from Kentucky traffic via Ohio. They urge action by county officials and propose a trucker inclusion committee to fix the issue. Deadline and call-in details follow.
The article argues that American Christians face increasing opposition and a coming period of persecution. It cites constitutional reinterpretations, the 1962 Supreme Court ruling on school prayer, and tightening church taxation as signs. It notes growth of the church alongside rising societal antagonism and predicts continued polarization through century’s end.
The Loveland Bicycle Trail along the Little Miami River spurs renewed interest in cycling. The speaker urges readers to consult a family doctor before starting rides, obtain written limitations if any, and schedule yearly checkups.
A reflective note describes sighting older riders on a Loveland bike trail at 7 am, with a humorous memory of grade school peers who seemed as old as a father figure. The speaker, now 38, ponders their current ages and shares a light domestic aside about yawning in a reclining chair while a wife questions if he’s asleep.
The Clermont Courier publishes weekly on Thursdays at $11 per year. Contact info includes office at 564 Cincinnati-Batavia Pike and phone numbers for classifieds and circulation. Letters to the editor must be signed with address and phone. edits for libel and length may occur.
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