Sign of the times: Blan schools staff trained to carry weapons on campus; policy...
BLANCHESTER — Blanchester Local Schools staffers have been trained to carry weapons on school campuses.In December 2018 the board of education unanimously adopted a...
Wanted: Reader recipes for Salt
The News Journal is asking readers to submit their favorite recipes for its Salt magazine.All recipes will be considered for publication in a future...
Prosecutors say Ohio shooter’s friend bought him armor
A man told federal agents he bought body armor, a gun accessory and a 100-round magazine for the Dayton gunman earlier this year, according...
Ex-coach who had sex with teen diver gets 4 years in prison
COLUMBUS (AP) — A former Ohio State diving club coach accused of having sex with a diver when she was a teenager has been...
Local Briefs: Bornemann graduates from USAF basic
Bornemann in Air Force U.S. Air Force Airman Alexander D. Bornemann graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.The...
Blanchester police arrest 3
BLANCHESTER — Police charged a man and a woman with criminal trespass after they “set up housekeeping” in a vacant home for sale and...
English Club talks fair, installs officers
The English Club had its August meeting at First Christian Church with Susan Henry and Beverly Drapalik serving as hostesses. Fresh flowers centered each...
Late-summer soak at Wilmington library
The Wilmington Public Library hosted its annual End of Summer Reading Party — a welcome wet one on a sunny Saturday afternoon including water...
Some of ‘The Shawshank Redemption’ cast to celebrate film in Ohio
MANSFIELD, Ohio (AP) — Some cast members of the “The Shawshank Redemption” movie will reunite in Ohio for the film’s 25th anniversary celebration.The Aug....
City of Wilmington adopting FATHOM Smart Grid for Water: Win-win for city, customers
WILMINGTON — The City of Wilmington is modernizing its utility billing customer service for its residents through a partnership with FATHOM, using its Smart...
