Disaster services plan urged for Clermont County
Editorial argues for a county wide disaster services plan with a full time director and an executive committee. It would require mutual aid signed by the county commissioners Milford and 51 percent of subdivisions to gain federal eligibility and funds. Critics cite $300 to $400 yearly fees, but proponents say benefits, emergency centers, warning systems, and aid in disasters justify the cost.
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Clermont County
Milford
Clermont County Firefighters Mutual Aid Association
Clermont
Ed Wood's death and feud fallout haunt Clermont County
In Clermont County reports Ed Wood of near Bethel was shot and killed while his son sustained a fractured skull after a family feud flare up. The item details local sheriff actions, a fraud case, civic events, appointments, and upcoming Fourth of July plans across Bethel New Richmond Amelia Milford and Williamsburg with multiple community figures named.
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Ed Wood
Bethel
New Richmond
Debt Ceiling Rise Sparks Bipartisan Debate on Spending
In Washington the ninety fourth Congress pursues debt limit hikes, lifting the temporary ceiling from 627 billion to 700 billion over 15 months. Critics warn continued deficits harm growth, raise taxes, and fuel inflation amid a parade of increases since 1960.
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House
Senate
Ninety-Fourth
Congress
Harsh urges Congress to cut federal spending nationwide
William H. Harsh reports that 84 percent of his Sixth District respondents favor reducing federal spending even if it cuts programs they favor. He says the sentiment appears nationwide as the nation marks 200 years of representative government and calls on more lawmakers to listen.
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Congress
Clermont Courier notices and publication details
The Clermont Courier, Batavia Ohio, weekly paper since 1870, deadline noon Monday for news and noon Tuesday for ads. Rates listed for meals and display advertising upon request.
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Brown
Hemilton
Flood Washes Out B and C Track Delays Freight Train
Rushing flood waters in Loveland during 1913 washed out the B and C track and derailed a passing freight train. The image is credited to Roger Nisbet.
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Loveland
Roger Nisbet
Names for Batavia county building spark debate and plans linger
In Batavia the Heritage 76 Building naming contest features varied options from Ezekiel Demmitt to Tecumseh Commissioners Center. Other notes include a proposed Riverside Drive drive in window for Sewer and Water payments deemed unfeasible and youth work openings through Clermont County Youth Services Bureau.
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Riverside Drive
Batavia
Heritage '76
Riverside Office
Ezekiel Demmitt
Demmitt
Tecumseh
Sewer & Water District
Riverside
Donald Beckers
Reckers
Community bikeway concerns in Clermont County letter
An 8th grader from St. Louis School Owensville asks about near term bikeway projects in Clermont County. She notes safety limits without a bike and argues bikeways could save gasoline energy and reduce bus and parent travel.
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St. Louis
Owensville
Director of Transportation
Clermont County
Donna Pardera
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Sewer district proposes new lab site selection
Reckers said maintenance sections would stay at PUB Water Office and MGS Water Treatment Plant while a site for the proposed lab is chosen by economic desirability and expansion potential. About 75 percent of construction costs are expected to be paid by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.
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PUB
MGS
Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
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