Changes debated for Ohio’s EdChoice school voucher program
COLUMBUS (AP) — Just days before the next application window opens for Ohio’s biggest school voucher program, state lawmakers are considering changing the eligibility...
Ohio’s toxic algae plan could give other states a blueprint
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Nearly halfway into a 10-year pledge to combat the toxic algae that turns Lake Erie a ghastly shade of green,...
Cleveland Council OKs cutting low-level marijuana possession penalties
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland City Council approved legislation that would eliminate fines and jail time for low-level marijuana possession.The council voted 15-2 this...
QHC storage area features a ‘library of wonders’
WILMINGTON — Mikaela Prescott checked the contents of box number 136 — a framed photograph, a 19th-century diary, a Friend’s copy of the Holy...
Wilmington City Schools District tells Columbus to fix EdChoice
WILMINGTON — Wilmington school board members and the superintendent are letting Columbus know they’re unhappy with the state’s EdChoice voucher program because of the...
WPD makes warrant arrest; responds to overdose call
WILMINGTON — The following report is generated from incident reports provided by the Wilmington Police Department. All those arrested are presumed innocent until possibly...
Clinton County GOP gathers
The Clinton County Republican Party held its annual Century Club dinner Monday evening at the Spillway Lodge. From left are Dan Mayo, Colleen Fear,...
Clinton County eateries inspected
WILMINGTON — The following information is obtained from the Clinton County Health Department and is compiled from inspection reports.Violations are either critical or non-critical....
LOCAL BRIEFS
SRWW JFD organizesSRWW Joint Fire District #2 held their organizational meeting at the firehouse on Jan. 21.Rick Grove, Richland Township Representative, was elected President...
City’s landfill expansion on horizon, as well as more education on recycling
WILMINGTON — Westward expansion and recycling are the way to keep the city’s landfill going.Safety/Service Director Brian Shidaker told the News Journal the expansion...
