Locals complete ‘America’s Great Loop’
WILMINGTON — Karen and Tony Long received their BaccaLOOPerate degree from America’s Great Loop Cruisers’ Association (AGLCA).
Court dismisses case over early cut-off of COVID benefits
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Ohio Supreme Court has dismissed a lawsuit challenging Gov. Mike DeWine’s authority to end Ohio’s participation in a federal pandemic unemployment aid program ahead of the federal government’s 2021 deadline for stopping the payments.
House OKs bill meant to help owners keep guns in emergencies
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio House lawmakers have advanced a proposal meant to ensure that gun owners’ lawfully held firearms and ammunition aren’t seized by the government during natural disasters, public health crises or other declared emergencies.
Ukraine standouts on hiatus until Jan. 7
Due to dangerously low temperatures in the weekend forecast, rising COVID cases, and the upcoming holidays, the weekly Saturday standouts in support of Ukraine and her people will be on hiatus until Saturday, Jan. 7.
FARQUER
Judith “Judi” Farquer, 68, of Hillsboro, passed away Monday, Oct. 24, 2022. For more information, visit www.turnerfuneralhomes.cc.
Blanchester council eyes community clean-up, grant
BLANCHESTER — Village officials are exploring the best way to get dumpsters for a community clean-up day.
Get home energy, water bill asistance
The Ohio Development Services Agency and Clinton County Community Action Program will help income-eligible Ohioans stay warm through the winter months.
Throwback (FRIDAY): Facing up to pies
These are some highlights from the News Journal on November 3, 1975:
WHS has a ‘Clue’ — and you’re invited
WILMINGTON — Theatre at Wilmington High School is set to present “Clue: On Stage” — and tickets are now on sale.
Top, Lite-Brite, Masters of the Universe in toy hall of fame
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — The National Toy Hall of Fame’s new honorees include an object dating to ancient times, a line of muscle-bound action figures and an iconic art set whose medium is colorful pegs. The hall on Thursday announced the top, Masters of the Universe and Lite-Brite as this year’s inductees.
