More than 200 Pierce Township residents crowded into the cafeteria at Locust Corner Elementary School Tuesday, Feb. 23 to hear township trustees respond to their questions about spending. The Pierce Citizens Focus on Community group requested the meeting with trustees.

The Clermont County Public Library board has announced that a location has been secured for the Union Township Branch. On Tuesday, Feb. 23 the board authorized executive director Dave Mezack to enter into a contract to purchase the property located at 4450 Ryan’s Way for $875,000.

The Clermont County Developmental Disabilities board is asking voters to approve a .9 mill replacement levy when they go to the polls on Tuesday, May 4. According to Sharon Woodrow, superintendent of CCDD, the levy was first passed in 1982.

More than 450 people were present for the Clermont 20/20 Inc., 17th annual Salute to Leaders Thursday, Feb. 25. Cyndy Wright received the William H. Over Leadership Award, in part for her work with the Clermont County League of Women Voters. The Over Leadership Award is presented to an individual or organization that has made an impact through their leadership in improving the quality of life in Clermont County.

It seems we may be getting out of the heavy snow. The paper had this was the fifth heaviest snowy season on record. I remember the snow in 1950 that was the fall, my Dad died. So far we here, have had 38.4 inches, but we are lucky, the folks along the Eastern section of our wonderful country have had more!

You will soon receive your 2010 Census form in mid March. The form has 10 easy questions that you can answer in about 10 minutes. It is very important that every person in Clermont County is counted.