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County to conduct water and air quality testing at site of former Zimmer coal-fired power plant
The Clermont County Commissioners are directing county agencies to conduct air and water quality testing at the site of the former Zimmer coal-fired power plant in Washington Township and the village of Moscow because of potential health concerns and residents’ complaints of strong odors.
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Clermont County files RCRA lawsuit concerning Beckjord coal ash
BATAVIA, OHIO (Sept. 24, 2026) – The Clermont County Board of Commissioners today filed a federal lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (“RCRA”), 42 U.S.C. § 6972, against Commercial Liability Partners, LLC (“CLP”), New Richmond Development…
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Union Twp. hosts town hall to discuss Flock cameras
The Union Township Board of Trustees, joined by Union Twp. Police Department officials, held a town hall the evening of Sept. 21 to discuss the township’s automated license plate reader program, or Flock, and prepare for new policies going forward.
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Local school districts earn top marks on state report card
On Sept. 15, the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce officially released the 2025–2026 Ohio School Report Cards, assigning 1-to-5-star performance ratings to school districts throughout Ohio, including Clermont County.
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Ohio governor signs bill to modernize Ohio’s education code
COLUMBUS—State Representatives Gayle Manning (R-Avon) and Adam Bird (R-New Richmond) are pleased to announce that Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill 455, legislation to modernize Ohio’s education code by eliminating outdated educator requirements and reducing administrative burden to ensure teachers can devote more time to delivering high-quality instruction to…
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What’s on the upcoming ballot?
We’re in election season, and The Clermont Sun is working to inform its readers about the candidates and issues on the Nov. 3 midterm election ballot.
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Remembering former Clermont County Commissioner Edwin “Ed” Humphrey
Former Clermont County Commissoiner Edwin “Ed” Hutchinson Humphrey died on Aug. 15 at the age of 82.
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Stormy summer
Aug. 11 brought in more storms to Clermont County, leaving tens of thousands of people without power, downed trees and power lines, roads closed and more storm damage.
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Petitions filed in an effort to dissolve the village of Batavia not approved by board of elections
Petitions filed with the village of Batavia and the Clermont County Board of Elections by group in Batavia seeking to dissolve the village of Batavia were not approved, following the Aug. 17 protest hearing.
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Local Urologist Indicted on Sex Crimes Against a Patient
Clermont County Prosecutor Mark J. Tekulve announced on Aug. 6 that a Grand Jury indicted 63-year-old Indian Hill man, Michael Blaise Rousseau, on 1 count of Rape, 1 count of Sexual Battery and 1 count of Gross Sexual Imposition.
