By Kristin Bednarski Sun staff The Queen City room at Union Township Civic Center was packed full of women throwing palm strikes, delivering knee and elbow jabs and raising their voices to deter attackers Feb. 9. More than 45 women of all ages, sizes, and fitness levels participated in the Women’s Self Defense Class hosted [ Read More ]

By Kristin Bednarski Sun staff Batavia High School Students braved the coldest year so far to once again plunge into ice cold water and raise money for Special Olympics. The annual Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati Polar Plunge took place Feb. 2 at Joe’s Crab Shack in Bellevue, Ky. This was the third year the school’s [ Read More ]

State Senator Joe Uecker (R–Miami Township) recently addressed members of the Ohio Latino Affairs Commission and the Ohio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce during the opening session of the 2013 Ohio Hispanic Legislative Day. During the session, entitled “Many Topics, One Voice,” Senator Uecker welcomed the members to the Ohio Statehouse and reminded the attendees of [ Read More ]

Fire crews responded to this house at 470 North Street, Batavia Monday, Feb. 4. A dryer caught fire in the basement, filling the house with smoke some time after 4 p.m.

By Art Hunter Artists from across southern Ohio displayed their work at various locations in New Richmond during the seventh annual installment of Destination Artists. This year’s event featured painters, quilters, a photographer, fiber artists, and more. David Johnson, one of the Destination Artists organizers, said that the event is really fun and a great [ Read More ]

By Kristin Bednarski Sun staff The Kroger Fuel Center located on the site of the new Kroger Marketplace in Amelia opened Feb. 1, according to Rachael Betzler, spokesperson for Kroger. Betzler said the gas station, which is located at the front of the Kroger property, is ready for business. “Often times we do get the [ Read More ]

By Kristin Bednarski Sun staff After months of discussions and planning, officials with Huhtamaki, a global food packaging and tableware company, announced they will open a distribution center at the former Ford plant in Batavia Township. According to a release from Huhtamaki, the company expects to invest $60 million in the facility in the next [ Read More ]

By Kristin Bednarski Sun staff How much money do you spend each week? Do you run out of money before you receive your next paycheck? What are your needs and wants? These are all questions Margaret Jenkins, director of the Clermont County Extension Office, asked individuals during a “counting your money” class Feb. 4 at [ Read More ]

By Kristin Bednarski Sun staff Progress is being made on the construction of Dimmitt Woods, a senior living facility located in Batavia, and the facility should be ready for occupants by June of this year. George Brown, former director of Clermont County Senior Services, gave Batavia Township trustees an update on the status of the [ Read More ]

By Kristin Bednarski Sun staff Orange Leaf, a specialty frozen yogurt restaurant, is now open in Milford. The grand opening for the location was Jan. 26, and owner Brian Hitzeman said customers seem to be enjoying the new restaurant. “Since it opened everything has been going very well,” Hitzeman said. “We’ve had big support from [ Read More ]