By Kristin Bednarski Sun staff Batavia Township trustees approved a zoning change for a property located at 1868 state Route 125 during their meeting May 6. Jonathan Wocher, professional zoning consultant for the township, presented the zoning case during the meeting, and discussed the specifics of the property as well as the intentions of the [ Read More ]

By Jordan Puckett Sun staff The National Day of Prayer was observed on the steps of the courthouse steps in downtown Batavia Thursday, May 2. Observances began with a Bible reading at 10:30 a.m. and music at 11:45, led by Eve Moody singing classic patriotic songs such as “Grand Old Flag” and “This Land is [ Read More ]

By Kristin Bednarski Sun staff The United States Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service released additional information and plans for the Asian longhorned beetle eradication efforts in Clermont County May 2. Rhonda Santos, public information officer for USDA-APHIS, said they released two documents May 2 that provided details about the eradication efforts [ Read More ]

By Kristin Bednarski Sun staff Antique and craft enthusiasts will have plenty of opportunities to shop this summer in New Richmond. The New Richmond Historical Society will be hosting Artists on the Ohio the second Saturday of the month and Antiques on the Ohio the second Sunday of the month beginning May 11. Linda Shuck, [ Read More ]

By Kristin Bednarski Sun staff Governor John Kasich appointed Municipal Court Judge James Shriver as the new Clermont County Juvenile Court judge April 11, several months after he was recommended for the position. Shriver was one of three individuals from Clermont County recommended by the Clermont County Republican Party in January to replace former Clermont [ Read More ]

By Kristin Bednarski Sun staff Milford Exempted Village School District passed a 4.5 mill operating levy in the May 7 special election. The levy passed with 59.79 percent, or 6,420 voters in favor of the levy and 40.21 percent, or 4,318 voters opposed to the levy. “We are just so thankful for the support of [ Read More ]

By Kristin Bednarski Sun staff Union Township Trustees approved a resolution to apply for a NatureWorks grant during their April 25 meeting. “If we are successful, we hope to obtain funds for Veterans Memorial Park for pond modifications,” Union Township Administrator Ken Geis said. Geis said these grant funds would be used to improve the [ Read More ]

By Kristin Bednarski Sun staff Amelia Village Council members recognized public works supervisor Ricky Rowland during their April 23 council meeting. Rowland retired from his position at the end of April. “While he was here he did an excellent job,” Amelia Mayor Todd Hart said about Rowland. “He will be someone who is difficult to [ Read More ]

By Kristin Bednarski Sun staff Community members had a chance to step back in time experience life as it was in the southern Ohio’s frontier past during the Grassy Run Heritage Rendezvous in Williamsburg April 26-28. According to the Grassy Run Historical Arts Committee, the event is held close to the anniversary of the Battle [ Read More ]

By Art Hunter The Clermont Northeastern High School newspaper, The Jyst, and several staff members have won six awards at the Ohio Scholastic Media Association Competition. The competition is open to schools across the state, and is held at Kent State University. “I’m really proud of them,” journalism teacher Becky Rowe said. The newspaper won [ Read More ]