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Everything to keep you up to date on your county government!
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The Commissioners and the Economic Development staff enjoy the groundbreaking. From left, Economic Development Director Andy Kuchta,Development Specialist Allison Murcia, Commissioners David Uible, David Painter and Ed Humphrey, and Adele Evans, Assistant Director of Economic Development.
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Celebrating groundbreaking at South Afton
Dirt was flying everywhere on Aug. 15 as Clermont County Commissioners and executives from Design Within Reach and Duke Realty celebrated the groundbreaking of a $17 million distribution facility at South Afton Industrial Park. It is the first property to be developed at South Afton, a 242-acre shovel-ready industrial park in Williamsburg Township owned by the Clermont County CIC with the intent of bringing more jobs to Clermont County.
When Design Within Reach, a furniture and home accessories company, opens its new facility next year, it will employ 85 people with an estimated payroll of $3 million. The facility, at 617,760 square feet, will be the second largest industrial building in the county, and will be built by Duke Realty, which purchased 46.83 acres at South Afton on July 9.
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Commissioners approve 1% lodging tax increase
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Clermont County Commissioners approved a 1% increase in the countywide lodging tax on Aug. 22. The revenue generated by the increase in the tax, approximately $223,000 a year, will be used to support a new training facility and youth academy for FC Cincinnati in the City of Milford, near Interstate 275 and U.S. 50.
The vote was 2-1. Commissioners Ed Humphrey and David Uible voted in favor; Commissioner David Painter voted against the resolution.
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Join Soil & Water District to celebrate 75th anniversary
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Tthe Clermont Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) is celebrating 75 years of conservation with a diamond anniversary open house and dinner banquet on Thursday, Sept. 13, at Shaw Farms,
1737 SR 131 in Miami Township.
The festivities, sponsored by Farm Credit Mid-America and Park National Bank, will begin at 5 p.m. and will include music from Full Moon Ranch, a mobile aquarium from the Newport Aquarium, hayrides, children’s activities with area naturalists, and displays looking back at 75 years of conservation in Clermont County.
The banquet dinner and meeting will begin at 6:15 p.m. Dinner will be provided by Taste of the Good Life catering and local beer from Old Firehouse Brewery and wine from O’Bannon Creek Vineyards will be served.
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Fighting the bite
This summer is turning out to be a bad year for mosquitoes. There have been a high number of mosquitoes in Clermont County that have tested positive for West Nile Virus.
To prevent mosquito bites:
- Wear an EPA-registered insect repellent.
- Wear long sleeves and long pants when outside.
- Wear loose-fitting, light-colored clothes when outside.
- Avoid being outside during peak biting times – early morning and late evening.
- Keep grass in your yard cut short.
- Make sure your door and windows have screens to keep mosquitoes out of your house.
Keep mosquitoes from laying eggs by:
- Getting rid of any containers in your yard that can collect water.
- Use mosquito “dunks” or larvicide for any areas of water in your yard that can’t be drained.
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Hepatitis A increasing
Stop the spread. Wash your hands!
The Ohio Department of Health has declared a statewide outbreak of hepatitis A.
We are also seeing a high number of cases of the virus in Clermont County. The best way to protect yourself from hepatitis A (and lots of other illnesses too) is to wash your hands.
School immunizations
If your child hasn’t gotten their necessary immunizations for the
2018-2019 school year, Clermont Public Health can help.
If you’d like to schedule an appointment to get your child’s vaccinations, call Clermont County Public Health at 513-735-8400. Or visit them online at
www.ccphohio.org.
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Juvenile Court recognized for truancy work
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From left, Jaime Wiley, court school liaison; Supervisor Kathy Rountree; Val David, virtual lab teacher; Judge James Shriver; Julie Bullock, probation officer, and court school liaisons Cathy Meyer and Jeremy Huffman.
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Congratulations to the school liaison staff at Clermont County Juvenile Court! The court was recognized by the Supreme Court of Ohio for the success of its Truancy Intervention Program, which has resulted in better attendance rates at schools and academic success for youth who were considered truants.
In 2017, 233 students who were referred to Juvenile Court for truancy were instead diverted into the Truancy Intervention Program. Of those 231 completed the program, and did not have to face official charges and court proceedings.
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Recorder's Office to close Sept. 14 for new system
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The Clermont County Recorder’s Office will be closed on Friday, Sept. 14, as it launches a new records management system called CountyFusion that will allow for faster processing of land records. The current website, www.uslandrecords.com, will be available during that time for online search.
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At our parks in September
Family Night Ride – Enjoy an evening bicycle ride down the Williamsburg-Batavia Hike/Bike Trail with the whole family. Meet Park District naturalists at the Harmony Hill Dairy House in Williamsburg for this free-and-open-to-the-public ride. RSVP and your own bike required. 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13. Call 513.240.2615 to reserve a spot.
Sunset Paddle – Row your boat up the Ohio River and into Crooked Run Nature preserve for a free naturalist-guided water tour from 6:15-8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, beginning at the Chilo Lock 34 Park boat ramp. RSVP is required; canoe space is limited, but personal canoes or kayaks are welcome. Call 513.240.2615 or email
jmarshall@clermontcountyohio.gov to reserve your spot.
Hikes With Tykes – Parents with Pre-K children can join Park District naturalists for a morning nature hike through Sycamore Park in Batavia at 9 a.m. Sept. 21. Free and open to the public.
Great Outdoor Weekend – East Fork Canoe Adventure from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, at Sycamore Park. Launch times at 9:15 and 11:45 for a 45-minute trip. Children over 5 welcome. Participants must be able to get in and out of canoes and walk through shallow waters. Free, but registration required. Visit http://meetmeoutdoors.org/events/east-fork-canoe-adventure-3/ for more details.
Yoga in the Park – This popular summer offering extends into September. Stretch and breathe 9-10 a.m. every Saturday this month at Sycamore Park in Batavia. Free and open to the public.
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At our libraries in September
September is National Library Card Sign Up Month. If you don’t have a card, consider signing up this month and discover all the great services and programs available at your library.
Programs planned this month include:
- Used Book Sale at the Union Township Library through Sept. 8
- Live music from West Africa with Sean Gaskell, Miami Township, Sept. 8 at 2 p.m.
- Rock out with the band Looking East, Miami Township, Sept. 14 at 6:30 p.m. Food trucks will be available.
- Learn how to make bread, Amelia, Sept. 18 at 6:30 p.m.
- The Jungle Island Zoo will be at Fall Fest along with the Sugar Camp String Band, New Richmond, Sept. 22 at 2 p.m.
- Meet a stingray at the Felicity Library, Sept. 25 at 6 p.m.
- Make a yarn pumpkin, Amelia, Sept. 25 at 6:30 p.m.
- Find out whodunnit during the Music Fest Mayhem: A Library Mystery Party, Williamsburg, Sept. 27 at 7 p.m.
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OMJ Open House
on Sept. 26
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OhioMeansJobs Clermont County will hold an Open House at its new location at the Family Support Center. You’re welcome to stop by!
Details: 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26, Suite 240, 2400 Clermont Center Drive, Batavia, 513.943.3000.
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Candlelight vigil
on Sept. 13
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On Thursday, Sept. 13, the Clermont County Suicide Prevention Coalition will host its 17th annual candlelight vigil to remember, honor, and cherish the lives of those individuals lost to suicide in Clermont County over the past year.
There will be a ceremonial lighting of candles, balloon release, and performance by West Clermont By-Request Choir. Refreshments will be provided following the vigil.
Details: 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18; Union Township Veterans Memorial Park, Glen Este-Withamsville Road, 513.732.5400.
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Master Gardener
program open
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Do you want to join the Ohio State University Master Gardener Volunteer Program? Applications are now available for this year's training class to be offered this fall.
Master Gardener Volunteers receive training from OSU experts on topics such as lawns, soil health, tree identification, annual and perennial plants, insects, pest management, plant diseases and more!
For more information about cost and class schedule,
click here. https://bit.ly/2omnwKm
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6 graduate from OVI Court
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The Clermont County Municipal OVI Court Specialized Docket held its 28th graduation ceremony on Aug. 8. The event, presided over by OVI Court Judge Kevin T. Miles, featured six participants who successfully completed the program.
The OVI Court Specialized Docket is dedicated to rehabilitating high-risk multiple OVI offenders through a combination of intensive community control supervision, frequent judicial monitoring, and specialized substance abuse treatment at the Clermont Recovery Center.
If you are interested in learning more about the Clermont County OVI Court, please contact Brian Dixon at 513.732.8142.
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Monarchs need milkweed pods
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It's that time of year again!
The Ohio Pollinator Habitat Initiative is calling on Ohioans to collect milkweed pods to help grow the monarch butterfly population.
Collections start Sept. 1 and continue through Oct. 30. The Clermont Soil & Water Conservation District will accept pods until Nov. 1 at its office at the County Fairgrounds in Owensville.
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