Whirlwind drive opposes instant registration
Milford attorney Jim Christy leads Clermont Counts for Honest Elections in a press conference opposing the instant voter registration law while backing a petition drive to place the reform on the November ballot. The group aims to collect 307,201 signatures by August 8 to require a referendum.
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Jim Christy
Milford
Clermont
Christy
Citizens Coalition
Ohio
Ohioans For the Preservation
Senate
Committee
Brown
Supreme Court
Funding still sought for Milford and Loveland bridge projects
State leaders and local officials met at the Hamilton County Commissioners' office on July 25 to pursue funding for Milford and Loveland bridges. A 70 percent federal grant was discussed, with Issue One funds potentially usable for Loveland. Clermont County Engineer Walter Carter cautioned about possible delays, and a final funding decision was expected by August 3.
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Michael Maloney
Robert Taft II
Clermont County
Timothy Hogan
Milford and
Loveland
Milford
Hamilton County
William Molitor
O. Paul Shew
James Dahlmeier
Joseph Pickett Jr
Ohio Department of Transportation
ODOT
Columbus
Walter Carter
Carter
Milford Man Appeals Lower East Fork Sewer Project
Milford resident James F. Wiederhold of 1348 Baldwin Rd. files in Clermont County Common Pleas to halt the Lower East Fork sewer and treatment plant, arguing a historic log house nearby would be endangered and the project would damage his property. Construction had been slated to begin July 28 with land acquisitions totaling $197,089 from Alberg Agro Jr, Land-Del Corp, and Sara Mae Davis.
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Milford
Clermont County Common Pleas Court
Lower East Fork
James F. Wiederhold
Baldwin Rd
Common Pleas Court
Alberg Agro, Jr
Land-Del Corp
Sara Mae Davis
Sheriff seeks more deputies for better county service
Sheriff John Van Camp urged Clermont County Commissioners to hire additional deputies through CETA. He said workloads from courts and agencies have reduced patrols to a bare minimum, worsening crowds and crime, including a past shooting at a swimming hole in Washington Township.
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John van Camp
Clermont County
van Camp
Washington Township
Sheriff’s Department
County official urges higher law enforcement manpower
Van Camp told commissioners that courts and the public demand service but acknowledged limited manpower. He urged revised priorities to provide adequate staffing for outlying areas as nine of Clermont County’s fourteen townships lack police protection. Franklin Washington Tate Ohio Batavia Williamsburg Jackson Wayne and Stonelick are named as without protection.
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Ing Daily
van Camp
Clermont County
Franklin
Washington
Tate
Ohio
Batavia
Williamsburg
Jackson
Wayne
Stonelick
Rotary aims to keep Williamsburg street lights on
The Williamsburg Rotary Club launches a fundraising drive to keep street lights on at night through December 1977. A July 18 Town Council resolution allows illumination if 1250 is raised. annual cost near 2500. About 110 lights were to be shut off August 1 after two levy defeats. Kermit Smith leads the drive with Paul Calebaugh as house-to-house chairman. Robert Croswell and Charles Kirk co-chair business campaign.
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Williamsburg
Rotary Club
Paul Calebaugh
Robert Croswell
Charles Kirk
Bethel Swim Club seeks annexation by Bethel village
Clermont County commissioners held a public hearing this week on a 2411 acre annexation petition proposed by the Bethel Swim Club. Robert Ringlannd and Edna Bradshaw spoke in favor. no opponents appeared. After a five day comment period, commissioners will act, then the decision goes to Bethel Council.
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Bethel Swim Club
Bethel
Clermont County
Tate Township
Robert P. Ringlannd
Edna L. Bradshaw
The
Bethel Swim Club, Inc
Bethel Council
County bidders sought for winter salt supply
Clermont County Commissioners set August 11 at 10 30 a m for bids to furnish salt for ice control this coming winter. The action seeks contractors to supply road salt for status controlled roads and public safety.
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Clermont County
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Robert Taft I
Taft
Coalition
Ray M. Dibble
Goshen
Phyllis Frederick
New Richmond
Elmer A. Kramer
Robert A. Lindner
Union Township
Michele
Dara
Gremillion
Apple Way
River Downs
Stonelick Lake
Milford Area
Clermont County Recreation Commission
American Red Cross
Milford Man
Wiederhold
Lermont
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