Competing redistricting plans emerge
COLUMBUS (AP) — A pair of competing proposals aimed at changing Ohio’s rules for congressional map-making could appear on separate statewide ballots later this...
Clinton County’s David Hertlein goes on mission journey: 11 countries, 11 months
Prior to an 11-month mission trip, David Hertlein had experienced a disheartening dental discharge from the U.S. Coast Guard and what he describes as...
Branson earns Friend of Extension Award
COLUMBUS — Don Branson received the Friend of Extension Award during Ohio State University Extension’s Annual Conference on Jan. 23. Branson, a longtime Wilmington...
Local Briefs: Workers’ Comp to unveil free statewide wellness program in Wilmington
Workers’ Comp to unveil wellness programCOLUMBUS — The Wilmington-Clinton County Chamber of Commerce will host the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) Thursday, Feb....
Chatfield College launches eCampus platform
ST. MARTIN — New this semester, Chatfield College has launched a new educational platform, eCampus, that allows students to take courses online. Students of...
Ohio judge to rule in February on transgender boy’s therapy
CINCINNATI (AP) — An Ohio judge expects to rule next month in a legal battle over what kind of therapy a transgender boy should...
Ohio’s Portman returns money from ex-RNC finance chairman
(AP) — Sen. Rob Portman says he has donated money he received from Las Vegas billionaire Steve Wynn to charities working to stem human...
Bane-Welker Equipment now employee owned
Bane-Welker Equipment, one of the Midwest region’s largest Case IH dealers, recently announced that it’s now a 100 percent employee-owned company through an Employee...
Legislators consider outlawing skateboarding behind cars
COLUMBUS (AP) — An Ohio legislator has proposed a bill that would outlaw riding a skateboard while holding onto a moving car.State Rep. Thomas...
Decrease in opioid prescribing at Dayton veterans hospital
DAYTON (AP) — The opioid prescribing rate at the Dayton Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Ohio has fallen by more than 40 percent since...
