News Journal temporarily out of solar eclipse glasses
The Wilmington News Journal office is temporarily out of solar eclipse glasses, but will be restocking in short order. The glasses can still be picked up at any of the area Merchants National Bank branches, free of charge.
AP Exclusive: EPA didn’t declare a public health emergency after fiery Ohio derailment
The aftermath of last year’s fiery train derailment in eastern Ohio doesn’t qualify as a public health emergency because widespread health problems and ongoing chemical exposures haven’t been documented, federal officials said.
Deadly severe weather roars through several states, spawning potential tornadoes
Thousands of homes and businesses were without power Tuesday as severe weather roared through several states, causing at least one death and spawning possible tornadoes.
Today in History: April 3, Martin Luther King Jr. makes final speech
Today is Wednesday, April 3, the 94th day of 2024. There are 272 days left in the year.
Stone Temple Pilots & Boyz II Men coming to the Ohio State Fair
COLUMBUS – Ohio State Fair officials have announced two more concerts in the 2024 Ohio State Fair Concert & Event Series, according to a news release. Four previous announcements were made on Jan. 19, Feb. 20, March 5, and March 19. Tuesday’s announcement, the fifth of six total announcements, includes early 2000s R&B favorite Boyz II Men with guest comedian Preacher Lawson, as well as famous alternative rock group Stone Temple Pilots with special guest Soul Asylum.
Today in History: April 2, Pope John Paul II dies at 84
Today is Tuesday, April 2, the 93rd day of 2024. There are 273 days left in the year.
US job openings rise modestly to 8.8 million in February in strong labor market
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. job openings barely changed in February, staying at historically high levels in a sign that the American job market remains strong.
Deadly severe weather roars through several states, spawning potential tornadoes
Thousands of homes and businesses were without power Tuesday as severe weather roared through several states, causing at least one death and spawning possible tornadoes. Meanwhile, a spring snowstorm was expected to drop more than a foot of snow in Wisconsin.
Solar eclipse glasses available at News Journal
As the highly-anticipated solar eclipse on Monday, April 8 quickly approaches, eclipse glasses can still be picked up, free of charge, at the Wilmington News Journal office courtesy of Merchants National Bank.
Severe weather likely today across the area, local schools announce early dismissals
Residents of Clinton County are urged to take precautions as severe weather is expected this afternoon and tonight. According to Clinton County EMA Director Thomas Breckel, the National Weather Service (NWS) predicts severe weather conditions including strong winds exceeding 50 mph, sizable hail over one inch in diameter, and the possibility of multiple tornadoes, some of which may be potent for the area.