Clermont Animal CARE Humane Society assumes management of the Clermont County Animal Shelter. Read more.

At the annual Reorganization Meeting, Commissioner Edwin H. Humphrey is elected President of the Board of County Commissioners for 2018 and Commissioner David L. Painter is elected Vice President. Read more.

Three more school districts contract with the Sheriff’s Office for resource officers – New Richmond, Clermont Northeastern and Bethel Tate. West Clermont Middle School also has a resource officer.

Five new corrections officers for the County Jail will be hired this year – the first additional hires in more than 10 years. Over that time, the daily average jail population has increased from 326 to 380.

Commissioners name Thomas Eigel county administrator. Read more

New Richmond and other Ohio River communities in Clermont County experience extensive flooding, damaging hundreds of structures. Gov. John Kasich declares a state of emergency for several counties, including Clermont. Read more 

Sammy, a new bloodhound puppy, funded by Milford’s Walmart, joins the Sheriff’s K-9 unit and begins training. Later in the year, beloved bloodhound Dozer passes away.

Clermont County and Hamilton County Public Health and Mercy Health Clermont Hospital partner to open a new syringe services program. A van from the Exchange Project operates at Mercy on Thursday mornings. By the end of the year, the van will have had 319 visits. Read more

Mercy Health’s footprint in Clermont County grows as it breaks ground on its $18.7 million 75,000-square-foot Eastgate Medical Center at Ivy Pointe. It’s expected to open in the third quarter of 2019.

The Ohio Department of Agriculture announces that the Asian longhorned beetle has been eradicated in Batavia and Stonelick townships. Read more

The Clermont County Public Library opens a new branch in Miami Township. At 35,000 square feet, the building includes the library plus the library system’s administrative offices and support departments. The library has a large computer lab, maker space, a large meeting room, study rooms, a spacious children’s area, as well as a “tower” room designated for quiet reading and studying. 

Ohio and Clermont County celebrate a Week of Appreciation thanking those who have been on the front lines of fighting the opioid epidemic, bringing help and hope. Read more

As part of National County Government Month, the Sheriff’s Office brings out its kid-pleasing robot for a fun demonstration.

The Spring Litter Cleanup is held at 13 sites throughout Clermont County. As 453 volunteers turn out, more than four tons of trash are collected!

Clermont County voters renew a five-year operating levy for the Clermont County Board of Developmental Disabilities.  With its passage, services will continue for over 2,000 children and adults in our community.

Sukie Scheetz, longtime director of the Office of Management & Budget, is named assistant county administrator. Read more

Clermont County learns that drug overdose deaths have declined for the second year in a row. In 2017, there were 76 overdose deaths, compared to 83 in 2016 and 94 in 2015. Read more

Clermont County Public Health and Batavia Township host the third annual Family Fun Adventure Challenge in May. More than 400 people signed up for the obstacle course and color run.

Commissioners hold a groundbreaking at the site of the county’s new Records Center facility. It will be completed in 2019, at a cost of $1.9 million. Read more

The Soil & Water Conservation District celebrates the restoration of the O’Bannon Creek tributary in Goshen Township. Banks were stabilized and replanted.  Read more

Commissioners approve a new $5 increase to the annual vehicle registration fee. The additional $1 million a year will help fund the county’s Road Improvement Fund. Read more

Clermont County and the Convention & Visitors Bureau play host to GeoWoodstock 2018, with 9,000 geocaching enthusiasts from across the United States and around the world. Guests enjoy a street party in New Richmond and a mixer at Mt. Carmel Brewing Company, and end the weekend with a trash cleanup at East Fork State Park.

Clermont County Park District celebrates the groundbreaking for a new shelter, restrooms and an all-access playground at Shor Park in Union Township. Read more

On June 25, Commissioners designate Clermont County a Purple Heart county. This reflects the high number of veterans who live in Clermont County, and the enthusiastic support residents give to our military and veterans.

The Clermont County Transportation Improvement District begins a year-long project at Bells Lane in coordination with ODOT to improve travel along SR 32. Estimated cost: $4.1 million. Read more

OhioMeansJobs/Clermont moves to its new location at the Clermont County Family Support Center, 2400 Clermont Center Drive, in the Village of Batavia. Read more

Common Pleas Court begins a big project to upgrade dated technology in the courtrooms. This includes high-definition video projectors, wired and wireless connectivity for attorneys, and wireless hearing-impaired equipment for defendants, witnesses and jurors. It is completed in mid-October.

The Clermont County CIC sells its first property at South Afton Industrial Park to Duke Realty, which will build a $17 million distribution facility for Design Within Reach, a furniture company. Design Within Reach expects to employ 85 people at its facility. Read more

The Sheriff’s Office second National Night Out is held on Aug. 7 in Batavia Township. In spite of the rain, about 500 attend!

Our Solid Waste District Tire Collection Days are a success, with more than 11,000 tires dropped off. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency sponsors this event.

Ohio and Clermont County announce an increased incidence in Hepatitis A, especially among high-risk populations. Read more

Dirt flies everywhere as Clermont County Commissioners and executives from Design Within Reach and Duke Realty celebrate the groundbreaking of a $17 million distribution facility at South Afton Industrial Park. Read more

Clermont Animal CARE participates in My Furry Valentine Mega Adoption event. Every Clermont  dog there – 24 – and eight cats are adopted.

ODOT begins the resurfacing and widening of 1.74 miles of east State Route 32 from Gleneste-Withamsville Road to Olive Branch-Stonelick Road. Work is expected to be completed next August.

Clermont County Commissioners approve a 1% increase in the countywide lodging tax. The new revenue will be used to support a training facility and youth academy for FC Cincinnati in the City of Milford. Read more

 The Water Resources Department completes its Branch Hill Guinea Road Water Main Replacement project. This undertaking, in Miami Township, replaced 2,770 feet of existing 10- and 12-inch water mains, with one 16-inch water main. Cost: $396,700.

The Ohio Department of Agriculture declares Monroe Township free of the Asian long-horned beetle. Read more

The Clermont Soil & Water Conservation District celebrates its 75^th anniversary at Shaw Farms in Miami Township.  Read more

The Recorder’s Office installs a new records management system, making it easier for users to look up information on land records. Read more

The Water Resources Department completes the Bethel Area Sewer Replacement project, which replaces and upsizes approximately 5,600 feet of existing sanitary sewers. Cost: $1.5 million.

South Afton Industrial Park earns a coveted SiteOhio designation from JobsOhio – meaning it is ready for development from day one. It is the first industrial park in Southwest Ohio to earn this designation.

Curbside recycling begins in Batavia Township. In 2018, the Adams-Clermont Solid Waste District helped secure curbside recycling via waste franchising to over 8,000 households in Batavia, Ohio and Williamsburg Townships.

Miami Township’s Shaw Farms – owned and managed by the Shaw family for more than 200 years — is named an Ohio Bicentennial Family Farm by the Ohio Department of Agriculture. Read more

More than 60 volunteers turn out to collect mussels as a low-head dam is breached on the East Fork of the Little Miami River in the Village of Williamsburg. The dam is being removed to return the stream to its natural state. Read more

U.S. Sen. Rob Portman holds a roundtable in Clermont County to explore progress and challenges in the battle against opioids.

The Auditor’s Office begins countywide reassessments by contracting with Tyler Technologies Inc. to provide high-resolution images of properties in the county. Read more

UC Clermont reports that its fall enrollment of 3,017 is the highest it has been in years.  The fall 2018 freshman class, numbering 1,788, represents a 13 percent increase over the freshman class of fall 2017. Read more

The Division of Child Support concludes its #OctoberAmnesty, to reduce the number of parents with warrants related to unpaid child support. Forty-nine parents had warrants recalled – they owed $656,065 in outstanding child support – allowing them to get back on track in paying child support.

Frank Morrow is appointed executive director of the Veterans Affairs Office, replacing retiring Howard Daugherty. Read more

An anonymous donor gives $500,000 to UC Clermont College, the largest cash gift ever made to the college. The donation is intended to directly impact students and will establish the Sophia Fund for Innovation. Read more

Turnout in Clermont County for the General Election is significantly higher than previous mid-term elections. Turnout was 57.25%, or 80,943 voters. That’s a big jump over 2014’s 35%.

The UC Clermont College women’s soccer team defeats Penn State Brandywine 2-0 in Virginia Beach, Va., to win the 2018 United States Collegiate Athletic Association Women’s Division 2 Soccer National Championship. Read more

Clermont County has been awarded a three-year contract to host the USRowing National Championship at Harsha Lake beginning in 2019. This event brings 2,000 athletes and their families and supporters into the county for several days, pumping money into the local economy. #RowClermont!

The Child Support Division is notified that it has won two Outstanding Performance awards from the Ohio Department of Job & Family Services, including Best Overall Performance for 2018.

Longtime County Commissioner Martha Dorsey passes away. Mrs. Dorsey was commissioner from 1986 to 2002, and was the first woman to be elected commissioner in the county. Read more

Children’s Protective Services holds its annual Joy of Adoption celebration. In 2019, 24 children in the care of CPS were adopted by 17 families.  Five siblings groups were adopted, and four young people who were 17 years old were adopted. A big thank you to all our families!

The Clermont County Transportation Improvement District completes the replacement of the Bristol Road Bridge across Ten Mile Creek in Pierce Township at a cost of $540,000. Read more

Commissioners approve a $57.9 million General Fund budget for 2019. Read more

The Clermont Chamber of Commerce holds 18 ribbon-cuttings around the county in 2018, including this one celebrating the 10-year anniversary at Everything Bagels in Union Township.

The 2018 Adopt a Senior Program at Clermont Senior Services doesn’t disappoint! Six hundred and sixty-one seniors receive gifts, with many items being donated to the pantry to be used throughout the year for seniors in need. Schools, civic organizations, companies, and individuals join in making this monumental task possible, along with volunteers who delivered all the gifts.

We say goodbye to Commissioner David Uible, whose last Regular Session was Dec. 19. Commissioner Uible was first appointed to the Board in March 2012. He was then elected to fill an unexpired 2-year term in 2012, and then a four-year term in 2014. He was a champion for economic development and job growth in Clermont County.

Our Community Toy Chest racks up a banner year – generous sponsors provide gifts for more than 350 children in Clermont County who are connected to Children’s Protective Services.

Clermont Animal CARE Humane Society completes its first year of management of the county animal shelter. The numbers: 570 dog adoptions, 511 cat adoptions, 350 animals reunited with their families, and a 96% save rate!

The Division of Child Support administers 13,214 cases, serving 45,839 individuals (adults and children).  Almost $36 million is collected in 2018 on behalf of the families served.

Sheriff’s patrol deputies respond to 52,122 calls for service in 2018, and make 1,471 arrests.

We’re building again: 4,900 building permits were taken out in Clermont County in 2019 – more than in any of the last 10 years. This includes 499 permits for single-family homes, of which Batavia Township has the most: 151 permits.

Claire B. Corcoran, elected in November, has a ceremonial swearing-in as new commissioner. Commissioner Corcoran is a former trustee in Goshen Township, and also served on the Goshen Local School District Board.  Read more

At the annual Reorganization Meeting, Commissioner David L. Painter is elected president, and Commissioner Edwin H. Humphrey is elected vice president. Read more