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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1975
Page
4
Clermont County Commissioners met for over an hour in private to discuss Ohio 28 and a potential ramp from I 275 to the East Gate Mall. Reporters outside could only speculate on decisions behind closed doors.
The piece notes Sheriff Donald Watson plans retirement after 1964 service and that Chief Deputy John Van Camp, age 42, intends to run. It mentions the nation’s bicentennial date July 4, 1976 and critiqued media coverage. It lists editor’s notebook vignettes and a congressional funding request of $60 for Corps of Engineers projects.
The column analyzes SB 170, new school funding rules in Ohio, and the impact on property taxes. It notes districts with high millage face increased levies to qualify for state aid, cites past tax hikes since 1972, and compares per pupil spending across city, village, and rural districts amid rising total school funding.
The Clermont Courier publishes Thursdays from Batavia Ohio with post office duties and circa 1870 Act registration. Deadline for news is noon Monday and Tuesday for the edition. Advertising rates available on request with staff reporters and managers named.
The Clermont Courier, defending champions of the Milford Sunday Night Softball League, opened its season with a 5-1 defeat to McCombs Meats. Chaffin earned the win as Glen Bockelman led the offense with three hits. Geier collected three hits and three RBIs, while Blust and Sr.added two hits apiece. Steve Brown scored twice.
The article reports Clermont County election tallies with 3,464 voters and Republicans ahead 2,161 to 1,305. It notes Milford winning the mile relay, Parker of Bethel as a top sprinter, and De Shantyne’s winning silver cup. May 22 marks the Meldahl Locks and Dam dedication signaling Ohio River navigation modernization.
The speech argues for reduced deficits and strong national defense while endorsing mandatory jail terms for criminals, faster trials, and more prosecutors. It cites rising crime, including a 17 percent 1974 increase and 60 percent homicide rise since 1967, urging federal gun control steps where state laws exist.
Readers are invited to submit letters to the editor voicing opinions. Letters should be concise and clearly stated, with the writer’s name and location. Submissions may be edited for length and clarity before publication.
A reader laments the loss of St Peter’s Church after seven years of debate, noting high repair costs exceeding 100000 yet praising old bells and memory. The writer blames new leadership and a costly replacement for ending the historic structure, signing as George Kunz Sr and Mrs John Zimmermann.
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