Episode 9 of Let's Talk Clermont. We start with updates on a proposed Ohio Senate bill that would limit cell phone use in schools and talk about Clermont County’s community development survey. Then we head to the New Richmond Farmers Market, where we talk with local vendors about herbal remedies, homemade jams, barbecue rubs, and more. It’s a round…

Episode 8 of Let's Talk Clermont. We take a break from the news to welcome new listeners and talk about what the podcast is all about. We then sit down with Paige Craig, president of the Clermont County Genealogical Society, to talk about genealogy and how it connects us to local history. Stick around after the interview for a lineup of upcoming ev…

Episode 7 of Let’s Talk Claremont. We look at the Ohio Department of Education’s surprising use of AI to score student essays and share some local headlines. We then sit down with Sarah Ison of Flourish and Roam to talk about her farm, owning a small business, how to incorporate local food into your diet, and a lot more.…

Episode 6 of Let's Talk Clermont. We recap the May 6 special election results, including State Issue 2 and local levy outcomes. Then we talk with Sarah Cox, co-owner of Rustic Grains, for a conversation about entrepreneurship, faith, homeschooling, and rebuilding after tragedy.By Patrick Venturella

Episode 5 of Let's Talk Clermont. We look at issues on the May 6 special election ballot, including Ohio State Issue 2, the Pierce Township police levy, and the West Clermont school district bond and income tax proposal. Then we sit down with Chris Clingman and Cae Skiff from the Clermont County Park District to talk about what makes Clermont’s par…

Episode 4 of Let's Talk Clermont. We look at some nuances of Ohio’s House Bill 113 and what it means for local annexation processes and school districts. We also sit down with Tom Lemon from The World's Only Cardboard Boat Museum and Bob Lees from Renaissance New Richmond, talking about everything from underground railroad stories to building boats…

Episode 3 of Let's Talk Clermont. We cover Senate Bill 1, House Bill 39, and Senate Bill 56, plus a look at the upcoming May 6 primary and Ohio Issue 2. We also talk about local flooding relief efforts and chat with Tara Martin, founder of Well on Wheels, a Christian bookmobile serving Clermont County.…

Episode 2 of Let's Talk Clermont. We talk about House Bill 12, House Bill 182, the Longhorn Beetle problem, and some news from Batavia, Loveland, and Bethel-Tate school district. We also talk with Gere Jordan, owner of Holony Media, about digital marketing for small businesses, AI, and art collecting. https://www.holony.com/…

This is the inaugural episode of Let's Talk Claremont. In this episode, we talk about Ohio Senate Bill 1, which seeks to reform state higher education institutions, and House Bill 113, which addresses annexation processes. We also interview Becki Johnson, a CNE school board member, about her experiences as a board member and local education challen…