20th Century Club of Blanchester meets
The 20th Century Club of Blanchester held its monthly meeting on November 10 at the home of Peggy Morgan. This year’s theme is “Least Visited National Parks in the U.S.” The program was presented by Susan Jacobs with the help of Lauren Stephens, who shared her experience of climbing Mt. Rainier through stories and photos of her experience. Pictured are Nancy Muzzy, Judy Cottle, Suzy Blake,Phyllis Oliver, Valerie Radcliffe, Robin Prewitt, Bryanne Peck, Ruth Johnson, Edna Schmied, Judy Brumbaugh, Barbara Lane, Patty Williams, Carole Haines, Betty Ford, Joyce Kelly and Susan Jacobs. Not shown are Sue Zimmerman and Peggy Morgan.
TODAY IN HISTORY
Today is Saturday, Nov. 19, the 323rd day of 2022. There are 42 days left in the year.
US revises up last quarter’s economic growth to 2.9% rate
WASHINGTON (AP) — Despite high interest rates and chronic inflation, the U.S. economy grew at a 2.9% annual rate from July through September, the government said Wednesday in a healthy upgrade from its initial estimate.
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.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Upcoming public/community events in Clinton County include the below. Email your public event information to [email protected].
Europe’s energy crisis raises firewood prices, theft fears
CHISINAU, Moldova (AP) — Tudor Popescu swings his ax down on a log, then feeds the split wood into a stove that heats his home in the capital of Moldova. As the nights turn chilly, the stack of firewood has been growing higher around him — his provisions for the coming winter.
Halloween Head Start
Staff enjoys dressing up with the Head Start classes for the annual trick0or-treat around Clinton County Community Action.
WC’s ‘US News’ ranking shows upward trajectory
U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges 2022-23 rankings place Wilmington College in the upper 30 percent among colleges and third among top performers for social mobility for the entire 12-state, 87-institution Midwest Region.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Upcoming public/community events in Clinton County include the below. Email your public event information to [email protected].
‘Patton’ to ‘Piano Man’ at Murphy Theatre this weekend
WILMINGTON — The Murphy Theatre and Ohio Living Cape May present the film “Patton” (1970) on Veterans Day — this Friday at 7 p.m. The film is offered free to veterans and their spouses; general admission is $10 at the door.
