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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1979
Page
2
CAPT. ERNEST E. Wagner, 67, longtime river captain, honored as New Richmond namesake for a park dedication on October 26, 1979. Wagner spent five decades at river helm and served with local maritime groups before his death.
Ohio officials report ongoing bridge construction adjacent to US 50 after a landslide. Contractor Foley Construction and engineer Jim Luebbers say excavation is complete and cement decking will proceed, with deck work expected late October to early November despite rain and riverbank activity.
By John Perin, the Clermont County Court revoked the probation of a defendant and resentenced her to the Marysville Reformatory. The action reflects a court handling of probation violations and imprisonment.
A crash claimed the lives of 16 year olds Amelia Winchenbach James Gearhart and Douglas Randall. The victims from Withamsville Withamsville and Mt Holly were transported to Clermont County Hospital where their conditions were listed as immediate.
Bond issue in Wood County carries no extra taxes, with co chairpersons and Mossy Greer serving as treasurer. Various committees have been formed to solicit support and coordinate outreach for the measure.
Ohio schools in 1978-79 saw rising local and exempted village district enrollments while administrative costs per student ranged from 119 dollars at Batavia to 52 dollars at Bethel Tate. Statewide the teacher/ student ratio was one to 14, with millage rates from Milford at 34.70 to Bethel Tate at 28.10 and average district salaries around 13,682 dollars for exempted villages and local teachers.
Authorities report James and another worker were in an open ditch off US 50 where sewer lines were to be installed when the earth collapsed. The accident occurred at the Miami Two site, killing one construction worker and injuring others. Further details on cause and victims were pending investigation.
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