Bethel Council approves junk car crackdown and staff moves
The Bethel Village Council passed a new ordinance targeting junked cars on private property. Owners must remove or shelter vehicles within 10 days of certified notice, with escalating fines up to 100 per offense each 30 days. New posts include director of the Summer Neighborhood Youth Corps with Dick Overla earning 1000, zoning administrator Jerry Kirker at 500 annually, and Roger Holland named president pro tem replacing Doug Stacey.
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Bethel
Dick Overla
Bethel-Tate High School
Jerry Kirker
Roger Holland
Doug Stacey
Holland
Full-Time Administrator Suggested By UC Study
A University of Cincinnati study committee recommended hiring a full-time village administrator for New Richmond. The plan, discussed at Monday’s council meeting, would cost 16 000 to 20 000 dollars including a secretary. Two public meetings are set for June 19 and 20 at 7 30 p.m. at the village hall for resident input.
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New Richmond
University of Cincinnati
Lammert
Adamson
Nick Wolf
Repavement Target Date Set For 1978
Williamsburg launches long term street resurfacing aiming for full paved streets by 1978. Mayor Donald G. Hiler told council that with current pace paving could start in two years and complete within four more years. asphalt first, then paving. 700 ton annual limit due to funds. several streets completed or planned this year.
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Williamsburg
Donald G. Hiler
Hiler
OKI Takes Up Boundary Clash Over Nine Mile Park
Hamilton County officials oppose routing Nine Mile Sewerage and park plans through a proposed park. Commissioners argue park borders should stay within county lines and urge OKI to align routes with county goals. They warn park access could block easements and hurt local districts including West Clermont Schools.
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Hamilton County
Harold Bissantz
Oki
Batavia considers income tax plan despite voter action
Batavia officials weigh a proposed local income tax ordinance written by George Schiele. If voters reject the measure, the village could still collect tax funds while the mechanics of the plan unfold. Schiele will serve as tax consultant for three years at 175 dollars a month, with a part time assistant possibly hired. Lonnie Garner may take that role. The full ordinance is being published for public review. Petitions to place the tax question on the ballot are circulating with signatures already gathered.
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Batavia
George Schiele
Schiele
Lonnie Garner
Father of 14 recalls Navy life and large family
Theodore Crawford, 73, of Amelia Ohio, has celebrated Father’s Day for decades as the father of 14 children born since 1923. Now mostly grown, his clan includes two sons who drive trucks, a son who is a Cincinnati restaurant chef, a daughter‑in‑law, and several grandchildren. He emphasizes hard work and notes changing views on marriage and family.
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Theodore Crawford
Woodruff Lane
Amelia
Crawford
Richard
Catherine
James
Jack
Joseph
Cincinnati
By-Pass Plans for S.R. 28 Still Undecided
Richardson sketches and highway department blueprints for S.R. 28 from Milford to the northeast are under review. public hearings were stressed Tuesday as officials consider Elliott proposals amid congested traffic conditions.
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Elliott
Highway Department
Milford
West Clermont to Seek Levy for Operating Tax
The West Clermont Board of Education plans a special election on August 27 to approve a 4.9 mill operating levy, meaning $4.90 per $1,000 of property value. The district was reduced by 4.6 mills previously as part of the education funding setup.
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West Clermont
Clermont
Education
Clermont Center director plans comeback after heart attack
Gilbert-Dale, permanent director of Clermont County Special Education Center, prepares a return after a heart attack earlier this year. The district faced bus route reshaping to serve 163 students and 35 to 40 adults, with nine routes under state limits and vehicle shortages causing delays.
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Gilbert - Dale
Clermont County
Steinbert
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