Prosecuting Attorney Answers Critic In Ernst Case
Prosecuting Attorney Ralph A. Hill released a statement responding to former prosecutor Frank A. Roberts who accused unfair grand jury handling in the Homer Ernst embezzlement case. Hill defends proper legal procedure and vows to continue enforcing Ohio law impartially.
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Ernst
Ralph A. Hill
Frank A. Roberts
Grand
Justice of the Peace
Homer Ernst
Milford
Roberts
Ernst’s Court
Jp’s
Hill
Hull
State of
Ohio
State of Ohio
State Auditor’s Office
Clermont County
Town Promotion Groups Chosen in New Richmond Meeting
New Richmond organizers formed three five member committees to promote the riverside town. The publicity group is led by George Wehmann with members Dick Mauk Clyde Tomlin Rev Don Smith and Nick Wolf. The planning and housing panel aims to attract new industry and arrange rental properties. An additional parking committee includes Charles McClanahan Bud Rattner and Clyde Tomlin to prepare rear Front Street areas for shoppers. Debbie Luckey, daughter of Mr and Mrs W S Luckey, will appear on WCPO TV School For Talent on May 17 and May 15 at Bethel High School.
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New Richmond
Riverside
George Wehmann
Dick Mauk
Clyde Tomlin
Don Smith
Nick Wolf
Wehrmann
Clymer
Charles Schneider
Lucien H. Dawson
Ed Lukie
Wade
James Warden
Mel Steelman
Gerald Wrigglesworth
Otto Howell
Raphael Monk
Richmond
Charles McClanahan
Bud Rattner
Front St
Amelia
Debbie Luckey
W. S. Luckey
Oakwood Dr
School For Talent
Wcpo-Tv
Debbie
Seaman
Ohio
Bethel High School
Clean Up Paint Up Week Proclaimed in Batavia Ohio
Batavia Mayor R C Jamieson proclaims May 18 to May 23 as CLEAN UP PAINT UP WEEK urging all residents to improve the village’s appearance year round. The measure notes civic groups backing a town beautification campaign and emphasizes homeowner and merchant participation.
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Clermont
Batavia
Richard Jamieson
I. R. C. Jamieson
Ohio
Felicity Senior Wins $500 From Insurance Agents
Gloria Jean Henize, 17, of Felicity, won a $500 scholarship from the Clermont County Association of Insurance Agents. Alternate winners are Kerry Dennis Tarvin and Raymond Grueninger. The panel reviewed 23 candidates from local high schools and noted Henize plans to attend Wilmington College for secondary education. Tarvin aims for Miami University to study education and Grueninger will pursue chemical engineering at the University of Cincinnati.
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Clermont County. Association of Insurance Agents
Gloria Jean Henize
Walnut St
Felicity
Felicity-Franklin High School
Kerry Dennis Tarvin
Rt. 1
Batavia
West Clermont High School
Amelia
Raymond Grueninger
Newtonsville
Northeastern High
Charles Eades
Brice Hendrixson
LeRoy Herbst
Henize
Wilmington College
Tarvin
Miami
University of Cincinnati
Association
State Turns Down Road Swap Plan
The State Highway Department rejected a county plan for a mile for mile swap of 13.35 miles of county roads for 11.31 miles of Rt. 756 from Rt. 132 to the Brown County line. Officials cited dead ends and the county’s obligation to furnish 60 ft rights of way as reasons, and noted the county should establish Shepherd in Union and Maple Drive in Williamsburg as public roads.
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State Highway Department
County Commissioners
Rt. 132
Brown County
Clough Pike
Hamilton County
Branch Hill- Guinea Rd
Rt. 28
Branch Hill-Loveland Rd
Branch Hill- Guinea
Hamilton Line
Shepherd
Union
Maple Drive
Williamsburg
Mace to file report on June 1 water system study
Clermont County Commissioner Harlan Mace said his report on the Miami Goshen Stonelick Water System feasibility will be ready around June 1. He stressed patience, noting bond sales hinge on the findings and proposing possible deferral of an administration building to save about 24000. He also discussed tank capacities, flood considerations, and interconnection plans.
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Clermont County
Harlan Mace
Miami - Goshen Stonelick
Mace
Pierce-Union-Batavia
Little Miami
U. S. Geological Survey
Clermont County Planning Commission Accepts Reed Resignation
At a special meeting the Clermont County Planning Commission voted 7 to 2 to accept John Reed Jr.'s resignation as executive director. Reed's departure followed a tense session with commissioners debating work issues and personalities.
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Clermont County Planning Commission
John Reed, Jr
Don Ison
Tim Hogan
Charles F. Clark
Zenas Anstaett
Jack Fuller
William Frey
Joe Urban
Ed Miller
Kermit Smith
Ralph Kunze
Union Township Fire Demo To Demonstrate Equipment Use
Volunteer firemen from Union Township and neighboring units will stage a burn drill on Sunday May 24 from 12 30 to 2 p m at the old Haussermann farm on Mt Carmel Tabasco Rd opposite Glen Rose now Viking Village. Chief Ray Riggs will direct 27 Union volunteers with others from Anderson Williamsville Milford.
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Union Township
Casin
Haussermann
Mt. Carmel-Tabasco Rd
Glen Rose
Viking Village
Ohio Homes, Inc
Union
Ray Riggs
Union Township Volunteer Fire Department
Anderson Township
Williamsville
Milford
Riggs
Two Clermont ROTC Cadets Honored At UC Review
Clermont County Army ROTC cadets at the University of Cincinnati were honored May 7 during the president's review in Nippert Memorial Stadium. Roger L. McKenzie of Williamsburg received the Cincinnati Post and Times-Star award for journalistic endeavor contributing to the military arts, and Richard W. Emmert of Amelia earned the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association medal.
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Clermont County Army Rotc
University of Cincinnati
Nippert Memorial Stadium
Roger L. McKenzie
Williamsburg
Cincinnati Post
Times- Star
Richard W. Emmert
Amelia
Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association
County Planning Director Resigns in Piermont
John B. Reed Jr. resigns as Piermont County Planning Director after two years of operation. He began duties November 24 with a $7 500 salary and cited circumstances beyond his control. Reed, 40, is a William and Mary MBA graduate with a Virginia Tech engineering degree and planning experience in St Petersburg Birmingham and Pittsburgh.
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Piermont County
Planning Commission
John B. Reed, Jr
Reed
William and Mary College
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
St. Petersburg
Fla
Birmingham
Pittsburgh
Former Milford Mayor Apparent Death by Own Action
LYBANON Former Milford Mayor Ansel G. Riker, 70, was found dead Tuesday in his car at the Jo El Motel near Fosters. The Warren County coroner ruled carbon monoxide poisoning from a hose connected from the exhaust into the trunk. Motel owner Elma Desserich said Riker appeared despondent earlier and was seen in the car with the engine running at 3 30 p.m. He is survived by two daughters, Neema Liming and Audrey Martin. Funeral arrangements incomplete.
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Neema Liming
Milford
Audrey Martin
Florida
County Seeks Bids for New Sheriff Patrol Car
County commissioners invite bids due by 10 a.m. June 1 for a new patrol car for the sheriff. The call specifies procurement requirements and evaluation by the county.
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Grand Jury
Felicity Senior
Ison
Executive Committee
Puller
Miller
Fuller
John .B. Reed, Jr
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