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Jobs Classifieds Subscribe E-Edition Apps: Android   iPhone/iPad  -- Place Ad -- Main menu Skip to content Home About Us Advertise Contact Us Wilmington News Journal on Facebook Wilmington News Journal on Twitter Reader Services Sign Up For Notices Subscribe News Latest News Archives Special Sections Submit News Tip Online Community Online Forms Subscribe Sports Latest Sports Submit Scores Submit Sports News Pro32 AP Olympics Coverage Auto Racing College Basketball College Football Obituaries Opinion Latest Opinion Submit Letter To The Editor Features Entertainment TV Listings Games Soaps TV Sports Movies Q & A TV Best Bets TV News TV Talk TV Video TV Search Local Features Special Sections Games & Puzzles Comics Contests Horoscopes Submit Anniversary Submit Birth Submit Birthday Submit Engagement Submit Wedding Calendar Businesses Coupons Clinton County joins ‘One Ohio’ to pursue opioid settlement City’s safety/service message: Ballot issue will ensure top-notch services, staffing; won’t raise current tax rate Ohio’s first lady helps launch local literacy program for kids WHS bowlers striking Columbus Driver in double-fatal Clinton County crash allegedly was DUI with drugs Latest Updates Convention center sends festival food to tornado victims - 3:24 pm Three from Thursday standoff remain jailed - 5:12 pm Fairfield police: Man killed as officers respond to domestic dispute - 5:01 pm Clinton County joins ‘One Ohio’ to pursue opioid settlement - 2:55 pm City’s safety/service message: Ballot issue will ensure top-notch services, staffing; won’t raise current tax rate - 2:29 pm CCSO: Incidents at ECHS investigated - 1:39 pm East Clinton students make a pledge of inclusiveness - 1:28 pm Ohio’s first lady helps launch local literacy program for kids - 1:24 pm WHS bowlers striking Columbus - 12:59 pm Removing barriers to success - 12:51 pm Celebrate WHS seniors Leading the Way - 12:33 pm Pork Pride 4-H elects 2020 officers - 12:29 pm Driver in double-fatal Clinton County crash allegedly was DUI with drugs - 11:18 am 2 wounded Kent State students to speak at commencements - 11:05 am Ohio unemployment rate unchanged in January - 11:03 am WC sets public Women’s History Month events - 11:01 am Big send-off for Wilmington High School’s Snyder — state-bound in FFA - 10:49 am updated: 11:30 am. Reading program takes flight with ATSG - 10:19 am updated: 10:20 am. Harcum Gallery to present exhibit of Mike Elsass’ acrylics and mixed media - 10:07 am FriendShop at Caesar Creek Flea Market benefits community - 9:25 am Clinton County Reads 2020 events set - 4:19 pm Great Oaks offers summer career camps - 4:12 pm Ohio health director orders limited spectators at Columbus’ Arnold festival - 4:09 pm updated: 4:10 pm. WC Aggies’ Annual Livestock Judging attracts record 1,402 participants - 3:52 pm Community Action names new director - 3:46 pm NEWS 5:12 pm | Three from Thursday standoff remain jailed 2:55 pm | Clinton County joins ‘One Ohio’ to pursue opioid settlement 2:29 pm | City’s safety/service message: Ballot issue will ensure top-notch services, staffing; won’t raise current tax rate 1:39 pm | CCSO: Incidents at ECHS investigated 1:28 pm | East Clinton students make a pledge of inclusiveness 1:24 pm | Ohio’s first lady helps launch local literacy program for kids Removing barriers to success Every child deserves a safe and stable place to call home. Yet, too many young people are living day-to-day in motels or doubled-up in the homes of fa... March 6th, 2020 | Celebrate WHS seniors Leading the Way WILMINGTON — Join Wilmington High School Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Engineering and the Wilmington-Clinton County Chamber of Commerce for an op... March 6th, 2020 | Pork Pride 4-H elects 2020 officers The Pork Pride 4-H Club met at Cuba Friends Church on Sunday, Feb. 23 with 34 in attendance. President Jami Dailey called the meeting to order at 6:04... March 6th, 2020 | Driver in double-fatal Clinton County crash allegedly was DUI with drugs WILMINGTON — The driver in a double-fatal I-71 crash in Clinton County last summer is alleged to have been operating his minivan under the influ... March 6th, 2020 | 2 wounded Kent State students to speak at commencements KENT, Ohio (AP) — Two Kent State students shot and wounded by members of the Ohio National Guard on May 4, 1970, have been selected as commencem... March 6th, 2020 | Ohio unemployment rate unchanged in January COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in January was unchanged from December, state officials said Friday.The state... March 6th, 2020 | SPORTS 8:35 pm | District Day 1 in the books 3:43 pm | WHS bowlers 11th at state tournament 3:36 pm | Brown thankful for trio of seniors Hurricane bowling team heads to state tournament Friday in Columbus Based solely on scores from last week’s statewide district bowling tournaments, Wilmington ranked third among all state-bound teams going in to ... March 5th, 2020 | Grounded Macik balanced in bowling, life Jordan Macik’s voice was starting to fade away toward the conclusion of the Division I Southwest District bowling tournament last week at Beaver... March 5th, 2020 | NFL players’ union sends labor proposal to members for vote The NFL Players Association sent ballots to members Thursday for voting on the proposed collective bargaining agreement, giving the union a week to ei... March 5th, 2020 | NET? Quadrants? Deciphering lingo about NCAA tourney bids If the talk about bubble teams and NCAA Tournament bids was just about the number of wins and losses it would be a simple conversation.But the Divisio... March 5th, 2020 | Mya earns Big East freshman honor Wilmington High School graduate Mya Jackson earned Big East post-season honors in her first season at Seton Hall University.Jackson was named to the B... March 5th, 2020 | WC lacrosse makes it three in a row RICHMOND, Ind. — The Wilmington College men’s lacrosse team defeated Earlham 10-7 Wednesday. It was the first road victory of the season f... March 5th, 2020 | MULTIMEDIA - PHOTO STORE LIFE 12:24 pm | Clinton County February marriage licenses 11:13 am | Wilmington Garden Club hears about invasive plants 2:37 pm | Rachel Lynch, Dylan Rose announce engagement TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Wednesday, March 4, the 64th day of 2020. There are 302 days left in the year.Today’s Highlight in History:On March 4, 1865, President ... March 4th, 2020 | Wilmington Garden Club hears about invasive plants WILMINGTON — The Wilmington Garden Club met in February for its monthly meeting, with Faye Mahaffey of the Brown County Master Gardeners the fea... March 3rd, 2020 | TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Tuesday, March 3, the 63rd day of 2020. There are 303 days left in the year.Today’s Highlight in History:On March 3, “The Star-Sp... March 3rd, 2020 | Today in history Today is Saturday, Feb. 29, the 60th day of 2020. There are 306 days left in the year.Today’s Highlight in History:On Feb. 29, 1936, President F... February 29th, 2020 | Today in history Today is Friday, Feb. 28, the 59th day of 2020. There are 307 days left in the year.Today’s Highlight in History:On Feb. 28, 1953, scientists Ja... February 28th, 2020 | OPINION 2:10 pm | Thinking about sulfur: Is it needed in my nutrient management plan? 12:46 pm | Fighting maternal and infant mortality 3:41 pm | Blanchester EMS needs your ‘yes’ vote McKay the right choice for county recorder I am submitting this letter in support of Jonathan McKay for Clinton County Recorder. I have had the chance to know Jonathan personally for almost a y... March 5th, 2020 | Blanchester EMS cost is well worth it Blanchester EMS is seeking a levy to maintain the services they provide. I would like to explain the actual cost.A person with a $100,000 home would p... March 5th, 2020 | Blan EMS levy greatly deserves support The Reciprocity Principle says when someone does something nice for you, you will do something nice for them in return. However, the person who gives ... Ma...