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Death row executions remain near historic lows in 2018

WASHINGTON (AP) — Three states resumed executions of death row inmates in 2018 after long breaks, but nationwide, executions remained near historic lows this...

WPD honors three of its members

WILMINGTON — The Wilmington Police Department has recognized three of its members for their outstanding work in 2018.During the WPD’s annual awards banquet, Ptl....

Correction regarding tickets for ‘The Crossover That Won The Game’

To get tickets for the movie “The Crossover That Won The Game” to be shown Friday, Dec. 21 at the Murphy Theatre, please go...

Laurel Oaks named a Purple Star school

WILMINGTON — Laurel Oaks Career Campus in Wilmington is one of two career centers in Ohio named Purple Star schools by the Ohio Department...

Lynchburg man guilty of felonious assault; claims to be ‘prince of England’

A Lynchburg man on trial Thursday for punching his sister in the face was found guilty of felonious assault after he took the witness...

Portman praises farm bill passage

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Farm Bill Conference Report was passed this week by the U.S. Senate by a margin of 87-13, including a vote...

WPD donates to Operation Cherrybend

You may have noticed that some Wilmington police officers are sporting beards. “This is part of our annual Beards for a Cause campaign,” said...

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....

Wilmington police warn of phone scams

WILMINGTON — The Wilmington Police Department has received reports of several residents receiving phone calls trying to scam them.“These calls range from a family...

Driver accused of striking, killing trash collector charged

MIDDLETOWN, Ohio (AP) — A driver accused of striking and killing a trash company employee has been indicted on charges including aggravated vehicular homicide.Court...