Let's Talk Clermont

Episode 31 We start with some news from around the county. The Clermont County Animal Shelter is remodeling, $141,000 for expanded outdoor kennels (including a $20,000 Nestlé Purina gift), plus ~$78,920 for a commercial dishwasher with plumbing/electrical/drywall work and a $60,000 private donation. Volunteer training is Oct 18. New Richmond…

Episode 30 We start with a refresher on Ohio House Bill 124, what a sales assessment ratio study is, why it matters for your property taxes, and how the bill would shift sales-data control to county auditors. It passed the House 93–0 on June 4 and now sits in the Senate Local Government Committee. If you’ve got a view, reach out to Sen. Terry…

We’re on an accelerated release run through November 4. Today, we start with a quick refresher on Ohio House Bill 113. What annexation is, how expedited Type 1–3 petitions work, and what HB 113 would change (a benefit/detriment test, tighter Type 2 limits, stronger school-district notice/approval, and expanded ethics disclosures). Then we sit down…

We start off with quick county news on the M/I Homes referendum fight headed to the Ohio Supreme Court, then we talk with West Clermont School Board candidate Rich Glisson to discuss school funding, pensions, and how to rebuild trust with voters. You’ll hear: -A brief primer on Ohio’s five public pension systems and how “pickup” arrangements…

Episode 26 of Let's Talk Clermont. We start with a quick look at news from around the county. Clermont Sun’s 2025–26 resource guide, a mystery odor in New Richmond, a Pierce Township BZA notice (Oct 15), and a major Batavia Township hearing (Oct 9) to rezone ~425 acres near Lexington Run. Then we sit down with John Harper, a lifelong Batavia…

Episode 26 of Let's Talk Clermont. We start off with some news from around the county. Invasive box tree moth alerts, rain-garden classes at Pattison Park, a Tate Township BZA hearing, and Eastgate Mall’s ongoing shake-up. Then an in-depth interview with Batavia Township Administrator Karen Swartz and Planning & Zoning Director Taylor Corbett on…

Episode 25 of Let's Talk Clermont. We start with quick county updates Tate Twp land-use survey & a Sept 22 zoning session, New Richmond’s America 250 mural & Liberty Landing work, Bethel-Tate school ratings, and Loveland’s new assistance hub. Then we sit down with Denise Harrison and Jamaica Sturgill from The Plane Street Coffee House & Café in…

Episode 24 of Let's Talk Clermont. We start with a quick roundup of Clermont County news. ODNR’s call to report EHD in deer, Goshen’s proposed redevelopment of Eagles Nest, and Milford’s Oakwood Apartments trash problems. Then we sit down with Deidre Hazelbaker, candidate for Loveland City Council. We talk about thoughtful growth, river and…

Episode 23 of Let's Talk Clermont. We get into Milford’s paid-parking dust-up and storm water concerns tied to the Aerie subdivision. Then we talk with Cadet Captain Marco Nadler from the Civil Air Patrol’s Clermont County Composite Squadron about leadership, real-world emergency services, and the positive impact Civil Air Patrol has on his life.…

Episode 22 of Let's Talk Clermont. We start off with some local headlines. Batavia Township’s Sept 2 zoning hearing, Milford’s paid-parking debate and development concerns, new K–12 phone rules, a Goshen literacy grant, Design Within Reach’s expansion, and West Clermont hiring. Then we talk with Batavia Township Trustee Rex Parsons. He explains…