Sheriff race dominated by jail, drugs and staffing disputes
Clermont County voters face a sheriff race focused on three issues: expansion of the department, construction of new jail facilities, and better cooperation with regional drug enforcement efforts. Kennedy points to drugs as the main concern and urges improved interdepartmental coordination, while Van Camp calls for increased staffing and non tax funded jail plans. Coyne runs as an independent and Richmond resident Van Camp cites potential federal funding for new jail facilities.
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Sheriff's Department
Clermont County
No Introduction
Richmond
van Camp
Kennedy
Coyne
New Richmond
Ion
Homeowners Challenge Clermont Sewer Plan and Costs
Two groups of Miami Township residents question county plans for a new Perintown sewer plant and extensions. They urge financing via bonds and inclusion of their streets, aiming for cheaper construction and tap-in terms. County officials will respond with a sanitary department recommendation mirroring Milburne Drive proposals.
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Clermont County Commissioners
Perintown
Miami Township
East Fork
Milburne Drive
Sanitary Department
Clermont County Commissioners Find Price for 805 Dead Fan
The Clermont County Commissioners report the cost for 805 dead fan items as $673, noting the bill from the supplier. This terse update records a small procurement detail by county officials.
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Clermont County
Sewage Spill Kills 805 Fish in Florida Stream
County dam Fail raises pollution probe as 805 fish die after sewage enters a Florida stream from a lift can on Clough Pike near Amelia Olive Branch. Kitten imagery underscores environmental damage. officials investigate source and impact to local ecology.
County and sewer dispute over lift station failure costs
ODNR says county must pay damages from a sewage leak while commissioners counter with a power failure claim. Hogan cites lack of control over electrical lift power and Montgomery notes no monitoring system for 60 lift stations. Red warning lights rely on neighbor alert and sheriff relay to sewer district.
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ODNR
Timothy §. Hogan Jr
Montgomery
Sewer
Sheriff's Office
County plans install lift station monitoring system
The county aims to install a monitoring system at all lift stations within two years. A district official notes the device will not diagnose faults but will indicate when action is needed so staff can investigate. The push accompanies the Little Miami O Bannon Creek sewage treatment plants project and new Courier deadlines for columnists and community calendar items.
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Little Miami
Lower East Fork
Perintown
Montgomery
Miami- O'Bannon Creek
Amanda Acres housing project may resume after delay
Amanda Acres plans to revive the Cecilia Drive Amelia senior housing complex after a two and a half year pause. A Columbus investment firm will take over, with completion expected within 17 weeks after closing and rental ready by year end.
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Amanda Acres
Tom Biust
Amanda Acres, Inc
Columbus
Cecilia Drive
Amelia
Ener
Richard Bernstein
Group Amanda 1
Bernstein
Blust
Fmha
Pauly & Co
Cincinnati
Harder & Reed
Worthington
Vaughn
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Sheriff's
By Steve Kemme
Clermont
Regional Unit
RENU
Wolpen-Pleasant Hill Road
William Whitford
Environmental Protection Agency
Little Miami Lower East Fork
EPA
Little Miami-Lower East Fork
Clermont Courier
Batavia
Ohio
Guiett
Pierce
Suzy
William Vaughn
Hal Fichter
Riat
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