County faces clash as prosecutor sues over funding
Clermont County's 1985 summer of discontent centers on growth and conservation within Batavia's Board of Commissioners. Prosecutor George Pattison sues to fund his expanded office, while residents debate whether county government keeps pace with a growing area. The piece argues for change to avoid a Stone Age governance path and supports progress through a crucial lawsuit and broader reforms.
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Clermont County
Board of Commissioners
Batavia
George Pattison
Pattison
Ohio Budget Embraces Workfare and Tax Cuts
As of July 1, 1985 a new fiscal year began and a three part 20 percent reduction in state personal income tax rates started with 10 percent now. The remaining 10 percent will be phased in January 1 1987 and July 1 1987 pending unemployment under seven percent. The budget boosts spending by 3 billion over 1984 85 levels with education receiving nearly 1 billion. Higher education sees 20 percent plus increases. Welfare is held steady despite cost of living raises. The budget expands workfare into 20 more counties over two years. Bateman Ohio State Representative for Clermont County comments on compromise and acceptance.
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Department of Development
Ohio
Department of Agriculture
Bateman
Clermont County
Ohio hay marketing program set for 1985 launch
The Ohio Cooperative Extension Service and the Ohio Department of Agriculture will launch a hay marketing service in 1985. A sellers listing will be compiled and distributed to buyers, focusing on quality hay with lab analyses for protein moisture ADF and NDF. County agents will collect farmer information. the ODA will handle buyer contacts and listing distribution. Testing will cost about $5 per sample. a nominal seller charge may apply.
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Ohio
Ohio Cooperative Extension Service
Ohio Department of Agriculture
Hay County
ODA
Research Extension Analytical Laboratory
Clermont County Commissioners Face Voter Sentiment Test Today
A flood of reader letters questions reelecting Clermont County Commissioners. Petitioners urge accountability for budget cuts while opponents claim leadership harms growth and public services. Readers cite taxation, real estate records, and personnel changes shaping the race.
Amelia's Tollgate and Station Booth Ties to 19th Century Origins
West Main Street's tollgate house and 81 West Main Street ticket booth illustrate Amelia's early history. The post office began in 1841 with Milton evolving from Milltown, named for Mrs. Amelia Bowdoin. Grant died July 23, 1885, at Mt Gregor near Saratoga New York, aged 63.
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Merwin
Amelia
West Main St
Amelia's Tollgate House
Amelia Bowdoin
Milton
Milltown
Bow
W. Main St
Cincinnati
Georgetown and Portsmouth
Hunter Safety Courses Boost Ohio Outdoors
In Ohio first time hunters must complete a hunter safety and conservation course taught by Division of Wildlife officers and certified volunteers. The free 10 hour program covers firearm safety ethics field handling wildlife management and first aid with training films. Call the Wildlife Education Office in Columbus at 1-800-282-3557 to preregister for the next class.
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Ohio
Division of Wildlife Officers
Rege Jon
Wildlife Education Office
Columbus
Clermont Courier contact and submission guidelines
The Clermont Courier provides contact details for the editorial office at 564 Cincinnati Batavia Pike Cincinnati Ohio with phones for classified and display ads and circulation. It lists office hours 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and a news submission deadline of 5 p.m. Thursday for the following week's issue.
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Clérmont Courier
Cincinnati-Batavia Pike
Cincinnati
Ohio
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Brown County
Adam County
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