House approves Trump’s $2K checks, sending to GOP-led Senate
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House voted overwhelmingly Monday to increase COVID-19 relief checks to $2,000, meeting President Donald Trump’s demand for bigger payments and...
Ohio police officer fired in fatal shooting of Black man
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A white Ohio police officer was fired Monday after bodycam footage showed him fatally shooting 47-year-old Andre Hill — a...
Clinton County’s rate of new COVID cases 19th in Ohio
WILMINGTON — When it comes to frequency of occurrence of new COVID-19 cases, Clinton County is 19th among Ohio’s 88 counties as of last...
Local Briefs: Year-end, new year governmental meetings set
Upcoming governmental meetings in Clinton County include:Wilson Twp. Wilson Township Board of Trustees regular meeting is at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22 and will...
A look back at 2020 — January-March: High hopes, then a pandemic
The News Journal begins today our week-long series of selected local Year in Review stories and photos.JANUARYNew year’s shootingMIDLAND — “New reported details have...
Eat well and benefit PAWS, animals
WILMINGTON — A fundraiser to help the PAWS Humane Society will be held 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30 at the Fiesta...
Highlights of COVID-19, government funding law taking effect
The massive, year-end catchall bill that President Donald Trump signed into law combines $900 billion in COVID-19 aid with a $1.4 trillion omnibus spending...
After naming bombing suspect, focus turns to motive
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — With federal officials having identified the man believed to be behind Nashville’s Christmas Day bombing, authorities now turn to the...
Trump signs COVID relief, averts federal shutdown
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump has signed a $900 billion pandemic relief package, ending days of drama over his refusal...
Ohio judge to decide on adult trial for teen in shooting case
STRUTHERS, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio judge is to decide soon whether a 17-year-old defendant should be tried as an adult on charges in...
