Harsha reviews federal funds for East Fork super sewer plan
Congressman William H Harsha informed Clermont County Commissioners he is exploring federal funding for a McGill and Smith super sewer tunnel to prevent pollution of the East Fork Reservoir. The county must guarantee a pollution-free lake to gain control of reservoir water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Harsha
Clermont County
McGill & Smith
East Fork
The
Couny
Angelo Santoro
Hall's Run
W.L. Harper Construction Co
Cincinnati
Union Township
Clermont County Needy Kids Christmas Fund Seeks Toys Clothing Money
The Clermont County Needy Kids Christmas Fund launches a drive under the Clermont County Council of the American Legion. Don Patton urges early contributions to reach more children as seven Legion Posts organize sectoral efforts across the county. Donations of money toys or clothing are welcome with checks payable to Clermont County Needy Kids Christmas Fund and mailed to Batavia. Pickup points for gifts will be announced. the fund aims to surpass the success of 1970 with broader support for local children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
Clermont County Council of the American Legion
Don Patton
Te County
The
Legion
Patton
American Legion
Batavia
Ohio
Donald Hill
Clermont County Council of the
Second Super Highway Suggested For Area
Clermont County commissioners urge the Ohio Department of Highways to study an outerbelt north south highway to ease congestion in central and eastern areas. They want a route along SR 133 with access to I-71 I-75 and the Appalachian Highway, extending farther east than the regional authority plan for 1990. Ohio Highway Director J Phillip Richley was reminded Clermont County is a vibrant fast growing area needing support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsburg
Ohio Department of Highways
Clermont County
Clermont National Bank Relocation Denied by OCC
The Comptroller of the Currency rejected Clermont National Bank's plan to move its home office from Milford to Loveland to pursue a three county footprint. Opponents argued the shift would jeopardize Milford job creation and tax revenue, with local and regional banking interests voicing concern over precedent and regulatory impact. Executive VP Donald L. McWhorter stated the decision reflects policy and won't deter service improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont National Bank
Milford
Loveland
Comptroller of the Currency
Warren
Hamilton County
Clermont County
Warren County
State Superintendent of Banks
Clermont
Community National Bank
Banc Ohio Corporation
First Banc Group
Clermont National
Donald L. McWhorter
Comptroller’s Office
McWhorter
U S Grant Sesqui Group Forming
Clermont County Commissioners form a committee for a Ulysses S Grant sesquicentennial celebration to oversee events in Pt. Pleasant in 1972, the 150th anniversary of Grant's birth. Members to be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
Pt. Pleasant
Ulysses S. Grant
Work stoppage on Zimmer nuclear plant delays 1976 start
Construction on the William H. Zimmer nuclear plant at Moscow has been ordered stopped pending a new environmental study by the Atomic Energy Commission. The delay, driven by Maryland court orders for stricter plant rules, shifts expected operation from 1976 to 1977 and adds about 15 million dollars in costs. The project is a CG&E, Dayton Power and Light, and Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric cooperative venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Zimmer
Moscow
Atomic Energy Commission
Maryland
William H. Dickhoner
Cincinnati Gas and Electric Co
Cg&e
Dayton Power and Light Co
Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co
Stevens Defends Harsha Backing East Fork Dam
Raymond H. Stevens, a Democrat who opposed Harsha in his last bid, defends Harsha's East Fork Reservoir support as in the broad public interest. He argues critics like Ralph Nader's group pursue narrow interests and praises Governor Gilligan's tax program and Harsha's leadership for Clermont County and Ohio. He cites Lincoln on criticism and helping ecology beyond narrow interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevens
Harsha
East Fork Dam
Raymond H. Stevens
William H. Harsha
East Fork
Ralph Naders
Gilligan
Ralph Nader
Lincolns
Songfest Benefits Batavia Church and Tax Relief Appeal
A December 5 program at Batavia Junior High Auditorium features groups Noel Singers Greater Cincinnati Choral Union Bobby Gagawey and Brown International Singers to aid Taylor United Methodist Church. Proceeds support a delinquent tax balance of 2111.26 on church property. Contact Fannie Kennedy for details or mailed gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor United Methodist Church
Batavia
Batavia Junior High School
Noel Singers
Greater Cincinnati Choral Union
Bobby Gagawey
Lee Chapel M.E. Church
Brown International Singers
Auditor Stumpf Releases '72 Property Tax Rates for Clermont County
Clermont County Auditor Arnold Stumpf announced 1972 property tax rates to appear on next year's real estate bills. Owensville leads with 55.48 per thousand, followed by detailed township by township rates for Batavia, Franklin, Goshen, Jackson, Miami, Monroe, Ohio, Pierce, Stonelick, Tate, Union, Washington, Wayne and Williamsburg areas. Also noted is funeral service for Matthew Wilson, 13, who died in a farm accident on SR 132 with burial in Batavia Cemetery. he was an eighth grade honor student at Batavia Junior High and a member of Olive Branch Boy Scout Troop 650.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
Arnold Stumpf
Owensville
Batavia Township
Batavia
Clermont Eastern S.D
West Clermont S.D
Williamsburg D.S
Batavia Village
Franklin Township
Bethel S.D
Felicity S.D
Chile Village
Felicity Village
Goshen Township
Goshen S.D
Little Miami S.D
Jackson Township
Clermont Northeastern S.D
Williamsburg S.D
Miami Township
Milford S.D
Milford Village
Monroe Township
New Richmond S.D
Ohio Township
Moore Funeral
Matthew Wilson
Andrew
James L. Wilson
Batavia Junior High School
Olive Branch
First Presbyterian Church
SR 32
Frances
Claude Wilson
Campbell Family Hosts Costa Rican Exchange Student
David Campbell welcomes Rodolfo Ulloa from San Jose Costa Rica for ten weeks as part of the Open Door exchange at Williamsburg area schools. Rodolfo will live with the Campbell family and attend Williamsburg High School while visiting, mastering English and adapting to winter weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Campbell
Herbert Campbell
Costa Rica
Rodolfo Ulloa
San Jose
Williamsburg High School
Rodolfo
Williamsburg
Special Classes Will Present Yale Program
The Clermont County Special Classes PTO will meet December 6 at 8 p.m. in the C. G. E. Auditorium Batavia. Teachers and children will present a Christmas program with babysitting and refreshments. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
PTO
Batavia
Rolland G. Kelch
Jack Mackey
Rolland Kelch
Appalachian Highway Opens Next Monday
The Appalachian Highway will open Monday December 2 with a ribbon cutting at 10 30 a m. The ceremony, one mile east of SR 32 and the new highway, will include Phillip Richley and Robert Bevis with local officials. Builders W L Harper Co and John R Jurgensen Co constructed the road from West Batavia to SR 133 Williamsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Lauridsen
Division 8
Ohio Department of Highways
Ohio Highway
J. Phillip Richley
Robert Bevis
Division
W.L. Harper Co
John R. Jurgensen
West Batavia
Williamsburg
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Robert Dorsey
Harold Krempien
Clermont County Welfare Welfare
Wayne Onley
Clermont County Historical Society
Mynard
Chile
U.S. Grant Sesqui Group
State of
Washington
Columbus
Fannie Kennedy
New St
Stumpf
New Richmond Village
Batavia S.D
Washington Township
S.D
Williamsburg Village
Campbells
States
New York City
Washington D.C
Yale
Appalachian Highway
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