Today in History: October 9, Barack Obama wins Nobel Peace Prize
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What to know about Hurricane Milton as it churns toward Florida’s Gulf Coast
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What’s on the ballot in Clinton Co.?
Early voting in Ohio began Tuesday at the Clinton County Board of Elections, located at 111 S. Nelson Ave., Suite 4, Wilmington, and continues until Nov. 3. Election Day is Nov. 5 with polls open from 6:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
More scenes from WHS homecoming parade
Wilmington High School Marching Band
‘Get Caught Recycling’ campaign recognizes the McLartys
Lyle and Rosemary McLarty, of the Midland area, were recently recognized for their commitment to recycling by “Buster the Mouse” and Erin Camery from the Clinton County Solid Waste Management District (SWMD). The couple was “caught green-handed” while placing recyclables in the community drop-off containers behind the UDF in Blanchester.
Commissioners receive updates on elderly services
WILMINGTON, Ohio — During the Clinton County Commissioners’ meeting last week, representatives from Council on Aging (COA) and Clinton County Job and Family Services provided updates on the status of elderly services, Clinton County Healthy Aging Grant and a federal home modification grant. Present at the meeting were Ken Wilson, vice president of program operations for COA, Suzanne Burke, president and CEO of COA, and Nicole Rodman, director of Clinton County Job and Family Services.
SSCC announces 5 students in the Choose Ohio First Initiative
Choose Ohio First is an initiative promoted and administered by the Ohio Department of Higher Education to bolster support for the next generation of Ohio science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) scholars and industry leaders, according to a news release.
Firefighters visit New Vienna Elementary
Firefighters from the Clinton-Highland Joint Fire District visited New Vienna Elementary School recently for a Fire Safety program with preschool, kindergarten, and first grade students. The children learned important fire safety tips and had the opportunity to explore a fire truck and ambulance up close. East Clinton staff gives a special thanks to Mr. Shoemaker, Mr. Garen, Mr. Sexton, Mr. Huff, and Lt. Wiseman for making the day educational and memorable for the students.
October celebrated as National Weatherization Month
Clinton County Community Action proudly proclaims October as Weatherization Month to recognize the essential work of its Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) in reducing energy costs and improving living conditions for low-income families, according to a news release.
Six and Twenty Club learns about the story of Mary Warren
The Six and Twenty Club was hosted by Marsha Wagstaff on Sept. 20 at the First Christian Church in Wilmington. President Cincy Crosthwaite called the meeting to order. Wagstaff was also the program leader for the day. She discussed and related her book for 2024, “No Ordinary Woman – The Story Of Mary Schaeffer Warren” (Janice Sanford Beck) to her program, her vacation on the “Rocky Mountains Through the Clouds Canadian Rail Trip.”
