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Southern State donates books to local organizations

Southern State Community College is happy to announce its recent donation of gently used books in a variety of genres to local organizations, according to a news release. This initiative is part of the college’s ongoing commitment to supporting literacy and education among individuals of all ages while fostering a sense of community and collaboration.

Using windbreaks to reduce energy cost

Cool, windy days remind us how useful windbreak trees are. Effective windbreak plantings save energy dollars, paying for themselves many times over the years. They also make our lives easier and our homes more comfortable.

Community Calendar

The following are upcoming events in Clinton County:

Biden could miss the deadline for the November ballot in Ohio, the state’s election...

TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — President Joe Biden could be left off the ballot in Ohio this fall unless the state’s Republican-dominated legislature creates an exception to the ballot deadline or the Democratic Party moves up its convention, according to the office that oversees the state’s elections.

Today in History: April 8, Hank Aaron hits 715th homer, breaking Babe Ruth’s career...

Today is Monday, April 8, the 99th day of 2024. There are 267 days left in the year.

Huge crowds await a total solar eclipse in North America. Clouds may spoil the...

MESQUITE, Texas (AP) — Millions of spectators along a narrow corridor stretching from Mexico to the U.S. to Canada eagerly awaited Monday’s celestial sensation — a total eclipse of the sun — even as forecasters called for clouds.

A different kind of trip to Danville, Ohio

I stood with Daniel’s cousins as we sang song after song. It was one of those priceless moments — too precious for words, yet not something any of us would have chosen. Daniel’s aunt by marriage, who was 66 years old had passed on into heaven. Yes, we grieved together, yet there was a pronounced joy in my heart as we sang yet another song of heaven. It was one which we as a family sung years ago after my baby sisters had passed, “Would we truly long for heaven, if this life were perfect here…?”

Officials warn of local property fraud activity

WILMINGTON — Recent reports have surfaced regarding fraudulent attempts within Clinton County’s real estate market, prompting heightened awareness among property owners and local authorities.

Today in History

Today is Friday, April 5, the 96th day of 2024. There are 270 days left in the year.

Another month of robust US job growth points to continued economic strength

WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s employers delivered another outpouring of jobs in March, adding a sizzling 303,000 workers to their payrolls and bolstering hopes that the economy can vanquish inflation without succumbing to a recession in the face of high interest rates.