A group photo. Elected officials stand in rear.

Students from six Clermont County high schools – Amelia, Glen Este, Felicity Franklin, Clermont Northeastern, New Richmond and Williamsburg – spent half a day April 13 at Clermont County offices, learning more about local governmental responsibilities as part of National County Government Month. Speakers included Commissioner Bob Proud, Recorder Deborah Clepper, Auditor Linda Fraley, and Treasurer-elect Jeannie Zurmehly. The students also broke into various groups – Common Pleas Court, where they attended sentencings and met with Judge Victor Haddad; the Sheriff’s Office, where they met with Sheriff A.J. Rodenberg; Municipal Court, where they attended a sentencing and met with Judge Anthony Brock; Public Health, where they met with Health Commissioner Julianne Nesbit and her staff; and the Water Resources Department at the Bob McEwen Water Treatment Plant, where they met with Director Lyle Bloom and his staff. The day included hands-on demonstrations and question-and-answer sessions.