County Cancels OKI Contract
Clermont County in Ohio's Appalachian region renews efforts to withdraw from the OKI Regional Planning Authority. Commissioners rescind an unsigned March 4 contract and refuse OKI deficits and waste study charges, seeking OVRDC as preferred regional partner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Appalachia
Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Planning Authority
OKI
Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission
OVRDC
Adams
Brown
Gallia
Highland
Jackson
Pike
Ross
Vinton
Scioto
Lawrence
Donald Buckley
Robert A. Jones
A.H. Hessling
Board of
Board of County Commissioners
Ohio-Kentucky- Indiana Regional Planning Authority
Bank Robbery at Lebanon Citizens National Bank Sought
FBI and Lebanon police pursue three masked robbers who forced bank president Howard Wilson to retrieve more than $110,000 including raceway receipts on May 6. Wilson, his wife and daughter were tied but unharmed as the trio sought location drops near Interstate 75.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FBI
Lebanon
Lebanon Citizens National Bank
Howard Wilson
Interstate 75
Wilson
Batavia
Batavia National Bank
Citizens National Bank of Xenia
Susan
Ched
Kilburn
Wilsons
Life Squad To Dedicate Bronze Plaque In Stonelick Township
Stonelick Township Volunteer Life Squad will dedicate a bronze plaque Sunday June 20 from 2 to 4 p.m. to honor memorial gifts of 50 or more. Names so far are Bernard C. Verkamp and Mrs Mildred Sears. Mayor Ruth Homan will place the names as Auxiliary member Mrs Sears attended. Guests will speak and refreshments will follow. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stonelick Township
Life Squad
Carl R. Bayles
Bernard C. Verkamp
Mildred Sears
Batavia Ohio Volume CXXXV Number Eight
Batavia Ohio newspaper entry notes volume CXXXV issue eight with whole number 6974 indicating archival or cataloging details for the issue in question.
Youth Week Report Filed Shows Revenues and Expenses
Bethel reports Youth Week under BETHEL D H Sharp as general chairman with total receipts of 195.68 and a yearly increase of 33.81, treasurer B Adams notes largest revenue 525.50 from antiques, other gifts 87.50, major costs include trophies 205.93 The Phoenix Band 160 and Air Force dinner 45 with Rev Roland P Beck and Rev Evans Richards co signing with Sharp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel D.H. Sharp
B. Adams
Phoenix
Air Force
Roland P. Beck
Evans Richards
Sharp
Bids Sought for New State Patrol Post East of Batavia
State Highway Patrol invites bids May 26 at 1 30 p m for a one story red brick headquarters to replace the Mt Carmel post. The 90 by 40 foot building will include offices meeting room equipment locker rooms and a three stall garage on a one acre tract near Bauer Road and the Clermont County Hospital. Plans available from Dodge Reports Allied Construction and the State Architect and Engineer office in Columbus.
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State Highway Patrol
Batavia
Mt. Carmel
Clermont County Hospital
Bauer Road
SR. 22
Newtown
Dodge Reports
Kemper Lane
Cincinnati
Allied Construction Industries
Yale Avenue
Division of State Architect and Engineer
Ohio Departments
Columbus
Pair Awaits Grand Jury In Batavia Kroger Robbery Case
Jerry Wilson and Ray E. Buchanan bound over to Clermont County grand jury after armed robbery attempt at Batavia Kroger. Charges include attempted robbery and shooting with intent to kill. sawed-off shotgun charge dropped. Bond reduced. Wilson remains jailed, Buchanan released on bond. Owensville: cable franchise sought by Roland Reed for village service. May 13-14 set for bulky refuse collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Wilson
Wade Street
Cincinnati
Ray E. Buchanan
Cloughpike
Batavia
Clermont County
Batavia Kroger
Lawrence Carrier
Wilson
Buchanan
Owensville
Roland Reed
Southwestern Ohio Cablevision, Inc
Forestville
Reed
New Richmond
Williamsburg
New Richmond Village Center Plans Unveiled
Old 52 Corporation revealed a multi stage plan for New Richmond featuring the New Richmond Village Center a mall style development with adaptable design. Two major tenants are pledged though unnamed. The meeting also discussed FHA programs for housing upgrades and possible state and federal grant funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Corwin
Raymond Hall
Luke Leonard
Maurice Prather
Richmond Village Center
Batavia Sets Bond for Fire House and Engine Purchase
Batavia council plans a $100000 bond issue for a new fire house and engine. Mayor Jamieson says $65000 for building and $35000 for a 1952 engine replacement, with law requiring equipment every 20 years. Al Haley named night patrolman at $6100 yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia Council
Richard Jamieson
al Haley
Amelia
Trustees to Seek Vote on Fire Levy
The April meetings occurred April 13 and 27 with special sessions April 3 19 21 and 30. Road crew wage rise 25 cents an hour effective April 26. A new price schedule for metal or wooden accessory buildings approved. Zoning office hours set 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday. closed Saturdays. This week is March for Humanity Week supporting POW care and Geneva Convention adherence urged to the Vietnam premier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois J. Donnellen
Harsha to Hold Batavia Office Hours Saturday
Congressman William H. Harsha will meet constituents at the Batavia Professional Building on Main Street Saturday May 15 from 9 to 11 am. He will listen to district concerns and answer questions during the hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Harsha
Batavia
Main St
Student Concern Litter Problems Waste Disposal
At a sparsely attended May 6 meeting in the Batavia Junior High Gym eighth graders showcased an ecological program for citizens. Coordinator Michael Heflin and teachers Glenn Weaver and Melody Dalton led discussions on litter, disposal, recycling, and a proposed village ban on non returnable bottles and cans while Tom Wisenall urged recycling as a viable solution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Jamieson
Batavia
Michael Heflin
Glenn Weaver
Melody Dalton
Heflin
Richard Jamieson
Tom Wisenall
Cincinnati
Clifton
Wisenall
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OH Sharp
Phose
Batavia, Ohio
Youth Week
State Patrol
Council Studies Cablevision Bid
Old 52 Corporation
Frontier Center
West End
Marina
Charles E. Martin
Federal Housing Administration
Clermont County Commissioners
New Richmond Council
PTA
Jim Condit
The
In American
Bar Association
Costigan
Davis
Ray Davis
Rt. 3
Raphael Jones
Ohio Association of Public School Employees
OAPSE
Nelson Benedict
Rt. 1
Fleming
Haley
Council
George Woods
Kroger
Vietnam
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