Episode 61 - Bill DeHass - Clermont County Senior Services Levy

Ep. 61 — Bill DeHaas on Clermont Senior Services, Aging in Clermont County, and the May Levy We start this week with news from around Clermont County and beyond, including opposition to a proposed data center in Trenton, new chronic wasting disease cases in Indiana near the Ohio line, Clermont County Public Library’s 2026 short story winners, Habitat for Humanity homeownership opportunities in Batavia, Milford’s call for Farmers Market vendors, Goshen Township’s future land use plan, Loveland’s 150th anniversary celebration, a push to make the Loveland Frog Ohio’s official state cryptid, redevelopment updates in Union Township, a Claremont Northeastern reunification drill, and several community updates out of New Richmond. Interview — Bill DeHaas, CEO of Clermont Senior Services Bill DeHaas joins us to talk about what Clermont Senior Services does and why so many county residents may know the buses without realizing how much more the organization offers. We get into transportation, home-delivered meals, home care, respite, adult day services, lifelong learning centers, case management, home repair, volunteer support, and Adult Protective Services, along with how those programs help older adults stay independent and remain in their homes as long as possible. We also talk about the bigger aging picture in Clermont County, including caregiver strain, isolation, dementia-related needs, rising demand for services, and the county’s growing senior population. Bill also shares how he got started in this work, why he stayed, and what it means to lead an organization built around what Clermont Senior Services calls “service with heart.” We also spend time on the upcoming Clermont Senior Services levy. Bill explains what the 1.3-mill renewal would mean, why it is a renewal rather than an increase, how levy dollars are used, what kind of value taxpayers get from keeping seniors in their homes, and why these services matter even for families who do not need them yet. News  Opposition grows around a proposed data center project in Trenton  Indiana confirms new chronic wasting disease cases near the Ohio border  Clermont County Public Library announces 2026 short story competition winners  Habitat for Humanity opens Batavia homeownership applications  Milford begins accepting 2026 Farmers Market vendor applications  Goshen Township releases its 2026 future land use plan  Loveland announces its 150th anniversary celebration weekend  Ohio lawmakers introduce a bill to make the Loveland Frog the state cryptid  Union Township shares updates on a new community authority, a larger UDF, and Eastgate-area redevelopment  Clermont Northeastern schedules a full reunification safety drill  New Richmond shares updates on Liberty Landing, utility payments, grass-cutting season, and pet waste enforcement Events mentioned at the end of the show Amphibian Amble at Clingman Park  Wonderful Worms at Batavia Library  Hike with CCPD Park Staff at Turkey Trace Trail  2026 Spring Litter Cleanup  Soothe by Sound Outdoor Sound Bath at Sycamore Park  Pet Friendly Plant Workshop at Clingman Park  Framed Decoupage Monogram at Batavia Library  STEAM: Hopping Around — All About Frogs at Union Township Library  Toddler Time at Miami Township Library  Forage Tea Time and Hike: Wild Blackberry Blooms at Clingman Park  Spring Migration Bird Walk at Chilo Lock 34 Park  Mother’s Day Sun Catcher Workshop at Sycamore ParkFollow on Facebook & Instagram, and signup for the Thursday newsletter.FacebookInstagramNewsletterIf the show brings you value, consider supporting us!Donate