Your monthly news & updates
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We wish all our residents safe and enjoyable Fourth of July! No fireworks in the backyard!
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Illegal dumping forces more recycling centers to close
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Illegal dumping (and it is illegal!) at recycling drop-offs around Clermont County continues to be an issue. It has forced the recent closing of two recycling drop-offs at Shor Park and Bethel Save-A-Lot. A few years ago, the county had 42 sites for recycling. Now it is down to 26.
Many residents have curbside recycling in their neighborhoods. These additional drop-offs are offered for those who don’t have curbside recycling, or don’t want to pay the service fee often charged by companies that collect trash in Clermont County.
But the abuse at these drop-off sites, where people routinely dump furniture, carpet, large plastic items, construction waste, etc., will inevitably end up in more of them closing.
Be a good neighbor! Recycle what is allowed and where it is allowed! Our Office of Environmental Quality has more information here:
http://oeq.net
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Second half property taxes are due later this week on Friday, July 6. You can stop by the Treasurer’s Office this week to pay. It’s in the County Administration Building, 101 E. Main St., Batavia, second floor. Office hours are 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The office will be closed on July 4.
There is also a letter drop box outside at the front entrance to the building if you stop by after hours.
More information here.
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OMJ reopens at new location
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OhioMeansJobs/Clermont has moved to a new location, and is reopening there today (July 2). If you are looking for a job, this is the place to get job-hunting advice and find out what resources are available. You may be eligible for training dollars!
Stop by OMJ’s new location at 2400 Clermont Center Drive, Suite 240, Batavia 45103. Call the main number for more info: 513.943.3000.
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On June 25, Commissioners designated Clermont County a Purple Heart county. The County joins Tate Township and the Village of Bethel as a Purple Heart community.
This designation reflects the percentage of veterans who live in Clermont County, and the high level of support residents of the county give to our military and veterans.
From left: Howard Daugherty, Executive Director of
Clermont County Veterans Service Commission
, who has two Purple Hearts from combat injuries sustained during the Vietnam War (Army); Richard Hebenstreit, wounded in 1968 in Vietnam (Army); Commissioner David Uible; Steve Thompson, wounded in 2005 in Iraq (Marines); Commissioner David Painter; Commissioner Ed Humphrey; Daniel Hof wounded in 2005 in Iraq (Army); Jim Haas, wounded in 1966 in Vietnam (Army); and Paul Coates, two Purple Hearts, wounded in Vietnam (Army).
We appreciate the service these brave men have given to our country!
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Become a foster care parent!
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Meet Erin and Steve Williams of New Richmond.
They are active foster care and foster-to-adopt parents and tell us how they first became interested in becoming foster care parents.
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Tax abatements approved
Recently, Commissioners approved tax abatements for two companies that are expanding in Clermont County.
Engineered Mobile Solutions, Inc., will build a $4.38 million facility in Batavia Township and will add 15 positions to its current 51.
Read more here.
Bryan Equipment Sales is moving to Goshen Township and building a 170,000-square-foot distribution facility.
Read more here.
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We're on Nextdoor!
Clermont County is now on the neighborhood social site, Nextdoor.
If you are a registered on Nextdoor in one of the many neighborhoods in Clermont County on the site, you will see our posts,
Did you know that more than 19,000 residents from our county have joined Nextdoor?
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At our parks in July
Outdoor Survival Camp
(Ages 10-13) Chilo Lock 34 Park; July 9-13
Includes overnight campout July 12-13. Survivalists will acquire important outdoor skills. Thursday evening, campers will use their night vision during a night hike, test their skills by cooking over a campfire and sleep under the stars. Cost $60. Call lead naturalist Jana Marshall at 513.240.2615 to register.
Wildlife Wednesday
– Drip, Drip, Drop: Water Conservation – 10-11 a.m. July 18, Little Miami Scenic River and Trail Center
Become a junior scientist and investigate the natural resource of water. Learn how the water cycle works and test water quality with different methods used by real scientists. Free and open to the public.
Friday Night Hikes
– Birds and Butterflies Hike – 6:30-7:30 p.m. July 27, Shor Park
Summer is the perfect time to see the beautiful array of butterfly species in Clermont County. During this moderate one-mile hike, we'll see how many different birds and butterflies we can find while learning about their natural history and enjoying an evening at Shor Park. Free and open to the public.
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Rides! Games! Tractor pulls!
The Clermont County Fair starts on Sunday, July 22. We'll have a booth there the whole week, so make sure to stop by! Salute to Veterans, hosted by former Commissioner Bob Proud, is scheduled to be held at 6 p.m. Sunday, following the royalty contest.
APPOINTED: Commissioner David Painter has been appointed to fill an unexpired term on the Ohio Criminal Sentencing Commission. His terms extends through Aug. 21 of this year. The commission works to enhance justice and ensure fair sentencing in Ohio.
NEW AT VETERANS: Clermont County Veterans Service Commission will welcome Christy Panzarella as a new service officer in training on July 9. She replaces Alicia Peace who retired in May.
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