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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1985
Page
4
The Clermont Courier, identified by ISSN 0745-2772, details its price of $8.00 and official USPS designation USPS 117-520. Information appears as a brief publication notice noting standard identifiers for cataloging and subscription terms.
Under new management Plenty, New Horizons confronts rumors and lawsuits over patient abuse and wrongful death since a state contract. Investigators seek to uncover facts as Betty Toney Don and Charles Christian begin reforms at Batavia, aiming for improved care and community trust amid lingering questions about past administrations.
Williamsburg Village Council meets first and third Thursdays at 8 p.m. at 255 W Main St BethelTate Schools Board meets third Thursdays at 7 30 p.m. in West Campus Elementary Media Center Clermont County Association for Retarded Citizens monthly board meeting 7 p.m. in Room A 103 Batavia Wayne Township Trustees meet Mondays 7 p.m. Jackson Township Trustees meet Mondays at Marathon Clermont Schools Board meets Mondays 1 30 p.m. Williamsburg Trustees meet Mondays at 8 p.m. Batavia Schools Board meets third Mondays 7 30 p.m. Felicity Franklin Schools Board meets third Mondays 8 p.m. Batavia Township Trustees meet first and third Tuesdays 7 p.m. Miami Township Trustees meet second and fourth Mondays 8 p.m. and 10 a.m. Bethel Tate Township Trustees meet second and fourth Mondays 7 p.m. Monroe Township Trustees meet second and fourth Mondays 7 30 p.m. Goshen Township Trustees meet p.m. Bethel Council meets Mondays 6 30 p.m. Williamsburg Schools Board meets fourth Mondays 7 30 p.m. Owensville Schools Board meets fourth Monday 7 30 p.m. Union Township Trustees meet second and fourth Tuesdays 7 p.m. Glen Este Williamsville Rd Franklin Township Felicity Village Hall meetings also listed
A reader recalls a drug bust in a park witnessed while consulting with children nearby. She argues addiction harms families and urges learning about causes and prevention through resources at the Clermont County Alcoholism and Drug Abuse board. The letter calls for nurturance, responsible parenting, and public discussion, signed by Karen Asher of Batavia Ohio.
In 1865 Grant visited Bethel in Clermont County and traveled along the Ohio Turnpike. He and Sherman reportedly spent two nights in the Shafer house, built 1841 with slave labor. The piece recounts Grant’s 1868 and 1872 presidential bids, electoral tallies, and local electors, plus a cirque tent collapse in 1889 where county auditor Temple was found safe. Clermont historian Rick Crawford is cited.
Wanda Gibson expressed disillusion over low turnout for a meeting to restart a teen program in New Richmond. Only eight parents and eight teens attended despite her efforts to rally support. She noted one town official attended and planned a high school dance to show teens alternatives, awaiting a reply expected Wednesday.
An audience reply argues defeats of school district levies will trigger ire toward Clermont County liberal newspapers. The writer predicts increased ridiculing of voters and a rise in taxpayer anger, claiming high taxes have stifled the local economy. The single response reflects ongoing partisan tension over school funding in the area.
Readers are invited to answer this week’s question by calling 528 1114 after 5 p.m. on weekdays or any time on weekends. Anonymous responses are edited for libel if needed and printed in the next Thursday issue. If the line rings, hang up and retry.
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