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Not all nursing home deaths, locations being disclosed

Not all nursing home deaths, locations being disclosed

COLUMBUS (AP) — Nursing homes across Ohio have been smacked by the coronavirus, with at least 40 deaths linked to the pandemic. But the overall ...

April 10th, 2020 updated: April 10th, 2020. |  


City to rehab water tower; a few residents could see discolored water

City to rehab water tower; a few residents could see discolored water

WILMINGTON — The interior rehabilitation of the City of Wilmington’s water tower located at the Clinton County Fairgrounds is scheduled to...

April 10th, 2020 |  


HealthFirst extends grant deadline

HealthFirst extends grant deadline

WILMINGTON – HealthFirst for Clinton County announces the deadline extension of the organization’s upcoming grant cycle due to the COVID-1...

April 10th, 2020 |  


U.S. states share, get creative in hunt for medical supplies

With the federal stockpile drained of protective gear, states are turning to each other, private industries and anyone who can donate in a desperate b...

April 10th, 2020 |  


Some churches confront virus restrictions on Easter services

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — At the holiest time of year for Christians, churches are wrestling with how to hold services amid the coronavirus ou...

April 10th, 2020 |  


Prayer vigil in cars at CMH 3 p.m. Saturday, April 11

WILMINGTON — A prayer vigil-type event that maintains physical-distancing safety, is planned for 3 p.m. Saturday, April 11 at Clinton Memorial H...

April 9th, 2020 |  


SPORTS


AP Was There: Snead tops Hogan in playoff to win ‘54 Masters

AP Was There: Snead tops Hogan in playoff to win ‘54 Masters

A survey of 15 golf writers voted on the top five Masters in history. They are being republished this week because the Masters has been postponed due ...

April 10th, 2020 |  


Tokyo Olympic CEO hints games could be in doubt even in 2021

Tokyo Olympic CEO hints games could be in doubt even in 2021

TOKYO (AP) — As the coronavirus spreads in Japan, the chief executive of the Tokyo Games said Friday he can’t guarantee the postponed Olym...

April 10th, 2020 |  


Tagovailoa’s agent says he’s healthy, will be ready for camp

Tagovailoa’s agent says he’s healthy, will be ready for camp

Tua Tagovailoa’s agent says the quarterback is healthy and will be ready for training camp.Tagovailoa held a virtual pro day with former NFL qua...

April 10th, 2020 |  


30 MLB players sign on for The Show video game tournament

30 MLB players sign on for The Show video game tournament

NEW YORK (AP) — Blake Snell, Juan Soto and Bo Bichette are among the baseball stars switching over to PlayStation with America’s pastime o...

April 10th, 2020 |  


OHSAA sets tentative spring sports plan

OHSAA sets tentative spring sports plan

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio High School Athletic Association provided new details to member schools on Wednesday regarding spring sports schedules...

April 9th, 2020 |  


County wrestlers earn SWOWCA honors

County wrestlers earn SWOWCA honors

Despite not having a state championship tournament, wrestlers in Clinton County received post-season honors from the Southwest Ohio Wrestling Coaches ...

April 9th, 2020 |  


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LIFE


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Bannings welcome baby girl
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Sophia makes her debut

TODAY IN HISTORY

Today is Wednesday, April 8, the 99th day of 2020. There are 267 days left in the year.Today’s Highlight in History:On April 8, 1864, the United...

April 8th, 2020 |  


TODAY IN HISTORY

Today is Tuesday, April 7, the 98th day of 2020. There are 268 days left in the year.Today’s Highlight in History:On April 7, 1862, Union forces...

April 7th, 2020 |  


TODAY IN HISTORY

Today is Saturday, April 4, the 95th day of 2020. There are 271 days left in the year.Today’s Highlight in History:On April 4, 1968, civil right...

April 4th, 2020 |  


TODAY IN HISTORY

Today is Friday, April 3, the 94th day of 2020. There are 272 days left in the year.Today’s Highlight in History:On April 3, 1996, Unabomber The...

April 3rd, 2020 |  


TODAY IN HISTORY

Today is Thursday, April 2, the 93rd day of 2020. There are 273 days left in the year.Today’s Highlight in History:On April 2, 1865, Confederate...

April 2nd, 2020 |  


TODAY IN HISTORY

Today is Wednesday, April 1, the 92nd day of 2020. There are 274 days left in the year.Today’s Highlight in History:On April 1, 1976, Apple Comp...

April 1st, 2020 |  


OPINION


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‘Got to love that’

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Quaker’s Rouge and toilet paper

We must celebrate, yet never foget

What a truly strange Holy Week this is. Passover Seders at home without large family gatherings and others welcomed to the table. Why is this night li...

April 9th, 2020 |  


Simple prayers that move mountains

During certain seasons of my life I have struggled deeply with anxiety. Even as far back as high school I can remember trying to find ways to cope wit...

April 9th, 2020 |  


This COVID-19 too shall pass

This COVID-19 too shall pass

This is such a strange time. People socially-distanced by the quarantine; the temporary economic collapse; sickness and the corresponding deaths escal...

April 9th, 2020 |  


Don’t let participation stop

Don’t let participation stop

It’s a strange time for all of us. This has been a time in our personal, national, and global histories that has provided more than enough chall...

April 9th, 2020 |  


Patience critical to ending lockdown

There’s only one certainty amid the chaos of our socially distant lives in this coronavirus moment.We can’t do this again anytime soon, if...

April 9th, 2020 |  


Protection from coronavirus scams

Protection from coronavirus scams

While our first priority is keeping Ohioans healthy and safe, we must also take steps to protect Ohioans’ financial wellbeing.We’ve seen r...

April 9th, 2020 |  


BUSINESS


Clinton County Board of Realtors raise $4K for homeless shelter

Clinton County Board of Realtors raise $4K for homeless shelter

WILMINGTON — At the annual Clinton County Board of Realtors’ pancake breakfast, the funds raised to benefit the Clinton County Homeless Sh...

April 1st, 2020 |  


We’re in this together: Be part of chamber’s ‘Locals Supporting Locals’ and win gift cards, special prizes

We’re in this together: Be part of chamber’s ‘Locals Supporting Locals’ and win gift cards, special prizes

During this time of social distancing let’s remember our local businesses economy! So, to rally support we’re rolling out “Locals Su...

March 17th, 2020 updated: March 18th, 2020. |  


ODJFS provides common WARN number to speed processing of COVID-19-related unemployment benefits

COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) is instructing Ohio employers planning layoffs or shutdowns as a result the co...

March 16th, 2020 |  


Planned hotel reaching new heights in Wilmington

Planned hotel reaching new heights in Wilmington

These are artist renderings indicative of the planned five-story TownePlace Suites by Marriott hotel on Holiday Drive in Wilmington, between the exist...

March 12th, 2020 |  


Bryan Smith joins First State Bank

Bryan Smith joins First State Bank

Smith joins First State Bank Bryan Smith has joined First State Bank and will focus on mortgage loan originations in Clinton and Highland counties.A l...

March 10th, 2020 updated: March 10th, 2020. |  


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