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Man Dies After East Fork Incident

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BETHEL – Cincinnati.com is reporting that a 58 year-old man died Tuesday evening following a “water-related incident” at East Fork State Park.

The cause of the death is under investigation by the Clermont County Coroner’s Office.  Clermont County Sheriff’s deputies were called to the scene around 5:00 pm.  Someone had pulled the man from the water and was performing CPR on him when emergency crews arrived.  The man’s identity has not yet been released.

Read the full story at Cincinnati.com.

Jungle Jim’s “Hiring Frenzy”

Cincinnati .com reports that Jungle Jim’s is looking to hire between 300 and 400 employees for their new Eastgate grocery store location.  Interested applicants can attend their two-day event called “Hiring Frenzy” at the Eastgate store,  located at 4350 Aicholtz Road

Hiring Frenzy will be held Tuesday July 31 and Wednesday August 1 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.  The unique grocery store will be hiring for all departments, and those applying must be able to work nights and weekends.

Read the full story at Cincinnati.com.

Eastern Corridor Meetings Planned

The Community Press reports that the Oasis Rail Transit project will be the subject of several upcoming meetings.  Residents will have the opportunity to ask questions and share their opinions.

The project includes a 17-mile rail line that would extend from the Riverfront Transit Center in downtown Cincinnati to the Interstate 275/U.S. 50 interchange in Milford.  The meetings will be at the following places and times:

• 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, July 31, at Milford High School, 1 Eagles Way; 6-8 p.m. Wednesday,
• Aug. 1, at the Leblond Recreation Center, 2335 Riverside Drive; and 5-8 p.m,
• Thursday, Aug. 2, at Nagel Middle School, 1500 Nagel Road.

A question-and-answer session will begin at 7 p.m. each meeting.

Read the full article at the Community Press.

State Cuts Result in Milford School Levy

The Milford Exempted Village School District is facing a shortfall.  Because of changes in how the state funds school districts, Milford’s revenue is decreasing by $4.1 million, a 7.5 percent reduction in the budget.  Because of these funding cuts, the School Board voted unanimously to place a four-year, 4.5 mil operating levy on the November ballot.

The Milford Schools website reports that, “The levy is expected to generate approximately $4 million annually to replace the money lost from the state.  A 4.5 mill operating levy will cost a family $137 annually per $100,000 of assessed valuation.”  The schools website states that Milford has cut nearly $20 million since the last levy that passed in 2008.  In a statement on the site, Milford Superintendent, Dr. Robert Farrell is quoted as saying, “This levy is being requested for the sole purpose of replacing state and federal funding cuts. We are working diligently to provide a quality education to our students at [a] price the community can afford.”

A communitypress.com article reports that if the district waits until May 2013, then the mils needed will jump to 6.3, costing an owner of a $100,000 home $192 annually.  As more time passes, and the debt continues to mount, the mils needed will increase further.

In a Guest Column in the Milford Advertiser, School Board member Andrea Brady states “I can say with confidence the district is doing all it can to reduce expenses and increase revenue, and we cannot meet current revenue reductions without severely slashing support.”

School levies in the Milford District have met with fierce opposition in the past over questions of fiscal responsibility.  The 2008 levy passed with just 46 votes.  Prior to that, four levy attempts by the district had not been successful.

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Busy Summer for Clermont Roadways

Cincinnati.com reports that the Clermont County Transportation Improvement District (TID) is about to launch $12 Million in new roadway projects in 2012.  The TID is funded by the Board of County Commissioners, the County Engineer’s Office, Miami township, Union township, and the City of Milford.

TID Secretary-Treasurer, and also Clermont county Engineer Pat manger said, “This long term financial commitment enables the TID to secure state and federal funds for projects that require a local match.”

Read the article at Cincinnati.com.

Uible Brings Entrepreneurial Approach to Clermont County

Clermont County Commissioner Dave Uible was the subject of a feature story by Cincinnati.com on Tuesday.

Uible, who was appointed to the post by the Republican Party Central Committee.  That appointment came after former Commissioner Archie Wilson resigned just before Kenton County charged him with trading drugs for sex.

Uible believes he brings, “a different perspective, not as a politician, not as a corporate guy, but as an entrepreneur. I tend to look at things differently.”

Read the story at Cincinnati.com.

Union Twp. Woman Faces 100 Child Porn Charges

Last week a Union Township woman was indicted by a Clermont County Grand Jury on 100 separate criminal charges that involve sex with a minor.  Local 12 reports that 25 year-old Jessica Mosher faces charges that include Pandering Obscenity Involving a Minor, Pandering Sexually Oriented Material Involving a Minor, and Illegal Use of a Minor in Nudity Oriented Material.

Read the article at Local12.com.

Beetle Eradication Alternatives

The Community Press is reporting that a recently released Environmental Assessment has listed four treatment alternatives to deal with the Asian Longhorn Beetle infestation in Tate and Monroe Townships.  The assessment was issued by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS).

In those areas, over 7,000 trees have already been removed.

Read the article at the Cincinnati.com.

Secretary of State to Hold Open Office Hours in Batavia

Cincinnati.com is reporting that the regional liaison for Ohio Secretary of State John Husted will hold open office hours in Clermont County.  The temporary “office” will be at the Clermont County Public Library in Batavia on May 21 from 1 pm to 3 pm.

The intention behind the Open Office is to give citizens a chance to connect with the Secretary of State’s office, and allow them to learn more about what they do.

Read the article at Cincinnati.com.