UNION TOWNSHIP, OH (FOX19) - State Representative John Becker (R-Union Township – Clermont Co.) was sworn in as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives for the 130th General Assembly. He represents the 65th Ohio House District, which includes portions of northwest Clermont County.

“I look forward to representing the people of Clermont County,” said Rep. Becker. “I am tremendously thankful for this opportunity to serve my district.”

A lifelong resident of the Cincinnati area, Representative Becker served as a member of the Republican State Central Committee for 8 years and currently serves as a member of the Clermont County Republican Central Committee. He has worked in several different industries, including manufacturing, banking, education and health insurance.

Representative Becker and his wife live in Cincinnati and have one daughter.

MILFORD, OH (FOX19) - Voters in the Milford School District will be facing an operating levy in November.

The school board voted unanimously on Friday to place a $4.5 million operating levy on the ballot.

If passed, the levy would generate an annual $4 million to replace funding lost from the state of Ohio.

The owner of a $100,000 home would be pay $137 per year.

The Milford School District has cut $20 million within the past few years.

The district hasn't passed a levy since 2008.

Consider becoming a poll worker for the 2012 Presidential Election in November.  “We are looking to recruit about 200 new poll workers to fill vacancies for the Tuesday, November 6 Presidential Election,” said Director of the Clermont County Board of Elections Judy Miller.  Poll workers for Clermont County must be qualified registered voters in the county, and will receive a minimum of $130 for their service.  All poll workers will receive training prior to Election Day.