Your monthly news & updates
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Everything to keep you up to date on your county government!
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From left, Loretta Rokey, Pierce Township Administrator and Vice Chairman of the Port Authority; Andy Kuchta, Director of Community & Economic Development; County Administrator Tom Eigel; Commissioners Ed Humphrey and David Painter; and FC President Jeff Berding.
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Groundbreaking for FC Cincinnati
Commissioners Ed Humphrey and David Painter joined elected officials from throughout Clermont County and leadership of FC Cincinnati on Sept.19 at the club's groundbreaking for its training facility and youth academy in Milford.
During the ceremony, Jeff Berding, President and General Manager of the professional soccer team, announced that Mercy Health had purchased naming rights to the facility, which will be called Mercy Health Training Center.
The $30 million complex will be built on 24 acres on U.S. 50 near Interstate 275. It's expected to be completed within the year. Some of the practice fields will be installed earlier and ready for the team next winter.
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South Afton Industrial Park earns SiteOhio authentication
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We're thrilled that South Afton Industrial Park has earned a SiteOhio authentication. That's JobsOhio's seal of approval as an industrial site “ready for immediate development on day one.”
South Afton is the only industrial park in Southwest Ohio to have this distinction.
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Child Support Services offers amnesty for civil warrants
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Clermont County Child Support Services is offering amnesty during the month of October to noncustodial parents who have outstanding civil warrants relating to child support. Amnesty gives these parents a chance to start fresh and begin paying child support again.
“Our message is that this is the right thing to do,” said Brenda Gilreath, Assistant Director of Child Support Services. “Parents who are in jail cannot hold a job, and cannot pay child support. If the parent is serious, we will do everything we can to help them so that they can help their children.”
There will be no fee for this service. If you know of anyone who might be eligible for this, please pass this information on. #OctoberAmnesty #Love&SupportGoTogether
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From left, Phil Baldauf, USDA; Commissioner David Painter; Tim Derickson, Assistant Director, Ohio Department of Agriculture; Commissioner Ed Humphrey.
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Monroe Township free of Asian longhorned beetle
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More good news on the ALB front!
On Sept. 12, the Ohio Department of Agriculture declared that Monroe Township in Clermont County is free from the invasive Asian longhorned beetle (ALB). This follows the eradication of the ALB from Stonelick and Batavia townships earlier this year.
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We call for fairer funding from State of Ohio
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Our Commissioners believe the next governor and Legislature must address local government funding inequities. That is why they recently passed a resolution in support of County Commissioners Association of Ohio’s “Stronger Counties. Stronger Partnership. Stronger Ohio” initiative, which proposes specific ways that counties’ funding could be bolstered.
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Retail job fair at Eastgate
OhioMeansJobs/Clermont County and CBL Properties are hosting an Eastgate Retail Job Fair from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 2, at the Eastgate Mall, 4601 Eastgate Blvd., Cincinnati, OH 45245.
Participating stores will meet with job applicants regarding job openings. The holidays are coming and many seasonal, part-time and full-time positions are available. Retail benefits include store discounts and flexible hours.
More than 25 stores will participate.
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Business tax law seminar
OhioMeansJobs/Clermont is hosting a free business tax law seminar from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 4, at the Clermont Chamber of Commerce office, 4355 Ferguson Drive, Suite 150, Cincinnati, 45245.
What does a small business owner need to know? Are the new tax laws important to you and your business? Why is it important to have a business protection plan?
Experts from Western & Southern will conduct the seminar.
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Register to vote by Oct. 9 ... and other dates!
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The midterm General Election is Tuesday, Nov. 6. The deadline to register to vote in Ohio is Oct. 9. Early in-person voting at the Board of Elections begins Oct. 10. Remember, every vote truly does count! Register -- and vote!
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At our parks in October
Halloween Storytelling and Night Hike: 7-8:30 p.m. Oct. 12 at Chilo Lock 34 Park. Find out what goes bump in the night on a guided night hike, then relax by the fire as we share spooky-fun stories. Free, but RSVP required to
adrooks@clermontcountyohio.gov.
3rd annual Chili Cook-off: Noon-3 p.m. Oct. 13 at Chilo Lock 34 Park. Competition open to all ($25 entry fee), tasting free and open to the public. Beer, soda, snacks for sale. The Legendary River Men and several craft vendors on site.
Rules and registration.
Sunset Paddle: 5:30-7 p.m. Oct. 20 at Chilo Lock 34 Park. This rescheduled event provides a relaxing evening on the Ohio River. Canoe space limited and RSVP to
adrooks@clermontcountyohio.gov required; guests may bring their own canoes and kayaks.
Hikes with Tykes: 9-10 a.m. Oct. 21 at Shor Park. Bring your Pre-K kids to admire the changing colors of leaves and other changes in nature. We’ll also make a fun fall craft. Free and open to the public.
Oct. 19 deadline for EQIP
Attention, farmers: Friday, Oct. 19, is the deadline to submit applications for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (
EQIP) in Ohio.
Financial assistance is now available in a variety of agricultural categories such as cropland, forestry, pasture operations, and organic.
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At our libraries in October
October is full of fall activities at the Clermont County Public Library:
- Discover more about the Taft family, Miami Township, Oct. 9 at 6:30 p.m.
- Find your way out of the Library Escape Room, Curse of the Temple of Terror, Williamsburg, Oct. 15, 5 p.m., 6 p.m. or 7 p.m.
- Meet some sharks, Owensville, Oct. 16 at 6:30 p.m.
- Visit with the author of the Bad Kitty books Nick Bruel, Miami Township, Oct. 18 at 6:30 p.m.
- Learn what it takes to create a podcast, Union Township, Oct. 22 at 6:30 p.m.
- Discover the story behind the Salem Witch Trials with speaker from Northern Kentucky University, Miami Township, Oct. 23, 6:30 p.m.
- Decorate haunted gingerbread houses, Williamsburg, Oct. 23 at 6:30 p.m.
- Decorate haunted gingerbread houses, Felicity, Oct. 29 at 6 p.m.
- Celebrate at the Halloween Party, Batavia, Oct. 29, 6:30 p.m.
- Learn about the history of Serpent Mound and of the people who built it, Amelia, Oct. 30 at 6:30 p.m., Oct. 30
- Discuss the eerie case of Pearl Bryan, one of the Tri-State’s greatest mysteries, Miami Township, Oct. 30 at 6:30 p.m.
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Help collect PB&J for Extension drive
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4-H Clubs, families, community members and businesses are challenged to collect donations of any brand or type of peanut butter or nut butter alternative, jelly and jam for the peanut butter & jelly food drive to benefit
Empower Youth.
Empower Youth provides food packs to more than 700 local youth each week! The packs are meant to be an encouragement to families who may find themselves needing a little extra to stretch their groceries for the week. Donations can be dropped off at the Clermont County Extension Office through 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 31.
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Learn more about foster care parenting
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Clermont for Kids will hold an open house for prospective foster care parents from 7-8:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 22, at Glen Este Church of Christ.
Those who are interested in learning more about becoming a foster care parent for Clermont County will hear from current foster care parents about the process, and their own experiences.
Glen Este Church of Christ is located at 937 Cincinnati-Batavia Pike, Cincinnati.
Please RSVP to 513.732.7765.
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Elder fraud forum
on Oct. 2
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Clermont Senior Services invites you to attend the Consumer Protection & Elder Fraud Forum, taking place Oct. 2 at Crossroads East Side.
Admission to this event is free and the public is invited to attend. Please call 513.724.1255 to reserve a seat!
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Time for flu shots!
Now that fall is here, it’s time to be thinking about a flu shot.
Clermont County Public Health is taking appointments for flu shots.
Call 513.735.8400 to make an appointment.
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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.
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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