101st Jefferson Twp. School Alumni meeting set for June 8
The 101st meeting of the Jefferson Township School Alumni is being arranged to be held on Saturday evening, June 8 at the Westboro Community Church (formerly Westboro United Methodist Church) Fellowship Hall. The church is located at 110 Jonesboro Road. The social time will begin at 4:30 p.m. with doors opening at 4 p.m. Invitations will be in the mail in the next few days and reservations are requested back by Friday, May 24 of Memorial Day weekend in order for organizers to adequately plan for the meal. Organizers hope all Jeffersonians, as well as graduates of Jefferson Township School, will attend. The graduate honor classes are the classes of 1949, 1954 and 1959.
Bradshaw hired as Southern Ohio ESC’s 16th superintendent
WILMINGTON — The Southern Ohio Educational Service Center (ESC) Governing Board has selected Curt Bradshaw to serve as the ESC’s 16th superintendent, effective Aug. 1.
Local public meetings
The following are upcoming public meetings in Clinton County:
Norfolk Southern’s earnings offer railroad chance to defend its strategy ahead of board vote
Norfolk Southern’s first-quarter earnings report Wednesday gave the railroad the opportunity to publicly defend CEO Alan Shaw’s strategy again before investors decide on May 9 whether to back him. Since the railroad already preannounced its disappointing results earlier this month when it disclosed a $600 million settlement over the disastrous February 2023 Ohio derailment there were few surprises in Wednesday’s numbers.
Today in History: April 24, final Unabomber-linked killing
Today is Wednesday, April 24, the 115th day of 2024. There are 251 days left in the year.
USDA updates rules for school meals that limit added sugars for the first time
The nation’s school meals will get a makeover under new nutrition standards that limit added sugars for the first time, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Wednesday.
Today in History: April 23, first YouTube clip is uploaded
Today is Tuesday, April 23, the 114th day of 2024. There are 252 days left in the year.
Pentagon set to send $1 billion in new military aid to Ukraine once bill...
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon is poised to send $1 billion in new military aid to Ukraine, U.S. officials said Tuesday as the Senate began debate on long-awaited legislation to fund the weapons Kyiv desperately needs to stall gains being made by Russian forces in the war.
Three-vehicle crash backs up traffic on I-71
Authorities responded to a traffic crash involving a semi-trailer and two vehicles on I-71 North, occurring around 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 23. Traffic on I-71 North is currently slightly backed up, but vehicles are being directed through the area. No serious injuries were reported.
Denver Place 5th graders recognized for leadership, enthusiasm
Denver Place fifth grade standouts were honored at Monday night’s school board meeting. The students were recognized for their outstanding qualities, including hard work, leadership, kindness, and enthusiasm for learning. Front row (left to right): Lexi Umstead, Jackson Spisak, Ellie Malott, Emiliano Flores-Salmeron, Madison Scarberry, Victoria Maples, and Demetri Groves. Back row (left to right): Phaelin Earich, Ansley Doyle, Ryan Rudduck, King Price, Madilyn Dorsch, Thaisyn Hensley, and Parker Edwards.
