Will Biden be on the ballot in Ohio and Alabama? That’s up to Republicans
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign is wrangling with Republican-dominated state governments in Ohio and Alabama to assure he is listed on their fall ballots, as once-mundane procedural negotiations get caught up in the nation’s fractious politics.
Bird flu is spreading to more farm animals. Are milk and eggs safe?
A bird flu outbreak in U.S. dairy cows has grown to affect more than two dozen herds in eight states, just weeks after the nation’s largest egg producer found the virus in its chickens.
Today in History: April 14, Abraham Lincoln is fatally shot at Ford’s Theatre
Today is Sunday, April 14, the 105th day of 2024. There are 261 days left in the year.
Israel hails ‘success’ in blocking Iran’s unprecedented attack. Biden now seeks diplomatic response
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel on Sunday hailed its air defenses in the face of an unprecedented attack by Iran, saying the systems thwarted 99% of the more than 300 drones and missiles launched toward its territory. Regional tensions were high amid fears of an Israeli counter-strike that could fuel further escalation.
WCA to host second-annual benefit gala
WILMINGTON — Wilmington Christian Academy officials are inviting the community to join them for an evening of fundraising and fun at the second-annual Benefit Gala. The event will take place on April 27, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Snow Hill Country Club in New Vienna.
Nitrogen loss due to heavy rain
With the warm sunny days we have had the last few weeks, I have seen Clinton County farmers out and about pulling big white anhydrous ammonia tanks and making applications. With the heavy rains we have been experiencing, it is important to consider the amount of potential nitrogen loss that can occur because of saturated fields. Nitrogen loss increases under excessive rainfall in three ways, runoff, leaching, and denitrification.
O’Dell speaks at Wilmington Public Library
On Thursday evening, Robyn O’Dell, outreach coordinator for HealthSource of Ohio, spoke at the Wilmington Public Library about delivery of healthcare and related services for unhoused patients. O’Dell, left, is pictured with WPL director Joe Knueven. The program was part of Clinton County Reads 2024 events, inspired by Tracy Kidder’s nonfiction book, “Rough Sleepers.” Information about HealthSource of Ohio services is available at healthsourceofohio.org .
Wilmington College offering new major in public health
Wilmington College students have increased academic offerings available with the emergence of several incubator programs starting this fall. One of those new major concentrations is public health, which will be taught in a hybrid modality by a combination of Wilmington College faculty and instructors nationwide.
CMH to host National Day of Prayer event
A National Day of Prayer event will be held at Clinton Memorial Hospital (CMH) near the flagpole at the Cancer Center on Thursday, May 2 at 12 p.m.
ECMS releases third quarter honor roll
East Clinton Middle School released its third quarter honor roll:
