POW veteran Whitaker reflects on Korea and awaits badge of honor era
Leigh Whitaker of Clermont County recalls three years as a Korean War POW under brutal conditions. He is among 141,000 living ex POWs honored as Congress issues medals bearing an eagle encircled by barbed wire. Whitaker endured 37 months as a captive in North Korea, witnessed brutal death marches, and held firm in faith to return home. His account highlights suffering under The Tiger and the long road to recognition for ex POWs.
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Hawkeye and Company
M.A.S.H
Leigh Whitaker
Clermont County
Korea
United States
Congress
Whitaker
North Korea
Cpl. Whitaker
Japan
Avion
St Ponitakeer
Pearl Whitaker
Oral quarrel questions Chester Pike on morality coverage
A heated exchange centers on whether Chester Pike allocates excessive space to moral topics. Critics argue the column overreaches while supporters say its examination of ethics informs readers.
Rezoning Sways Interchange Plans At Bauer Road Batavia
Clermont County plan commission recommended Batavia Township approve rezoning from agricultural to local business for 21.3 acres at the southwest quadrant of the Rte 32 and Bauer Road intersection. Interchange viability remains debated with development blocks by other projects. traffic safety measures and future frontage roads discussed.
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Batavia
Clermont County Plan Commission
Batavia Township
United Dairy Farmers
Ralph Palmer
Commission
Clermont County
Eugene Winemiller
Donald Buckley
Buckley
County Water & Sewer District
McDonald’s
Bauer Road
Palmer
Ohio 32
Herald Road
Batavia Township Zoning Commission
Township Board of Trustees
Clermont Mercy Hospital
State Patrol and Employment Services
Thorare
Ohio Department of Transportation
ODOT
Miami Township
Goshen
Miami
John Korfhagen
Planning Commission
John W. Drake
Drake
Clough Pike
Heatherstone
Leeds
Conco
Monroe Township
Ronald
Erlinda Iselin
Concord
Ean Ved
Albert
Joan Indsor
Glen Este-Williamsville Road
Ohio
Union Township
Bethel Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Ohio 125
Back Run Road
Lindale-Mt. Holly
Preserving oldest deeds at risk in Clermont County offices
Batavia Clermont County records chief warns deed books from the early 1800s face acid decay and damage in a basement storage. Spines wear, pages crumble, and funds are needed to restore and preserve historical land transactions for future access.
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Batavia
Clermont Coun
Clermont County
Commissioners explore space options for Batavia courthouse expansion
Batavia area officials restudy options to finance and locate a renovated and greatly expanded courthouse. Architects NBBJ Roth proposals show a three story addition while state rules and future growth shape plans as commissioners seek complete feasibility and public input.
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Batavia — County
Sca Alin
Batavia
Dorsey
Bauer Road
Sens Interserve Dinan
Tipoe
Hicochel Oesaa
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New Richmond
Clermont County Engineering Department
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