ODOT’s weekly construction update
Through the week ending April 27: The following traffic advisory includes restrictions on the state highway system in Clinton County, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT). All work will be contingent upon the weather. For construction information and statewide information regarding road conditions, visit ODOT on the web at www.Ohgo.com.
Jonesboro Road to close for pipe replacement
Beginning this Wednesday, weather permitting, Jonesboro Road will be closed for a pipe replacement, according to the Clinton County Engineer’s Office.
Four local SSCC students named to All-Ohio Academic Team
Southern State Community College is pleased to announce that four current SSCC students have been named to the All-Ohio Academic Team.
Local public meetings
The following are upcoming public meetings in Clinton County:
Showy magnolias aren’t fussy about clay soil
At this time of year, Magnolias are putting on a show. If you’re looking for a showy flowering tree that’s not too large but grows fast, consider the Magnolia! There are some gorgeous Magnolia hybrids that work well in clay soil, making Magnolias a better choice for most landscapes than dogwoods, which prefer well-drained soils. Magnolias are known for their immense purple-pink and white tulip-shaped blooms. A few varieties have ivory or pale yellow blooms. They are at their best in the early spring, providing a real show before their leaves form. They do best in full sun or partial shade.
SUVCW helps commemorate life of President Lincoln
WILMINGTON — President Abraham Lincoln died 159 years ago on April 15, 1865. Over this past weekend, the Clinton County Historical and Genealogical societies commemorated Lincoln’s life with a program at their museum in Wilmington.
DeWine announces statewide open enrollment for H2Ohio Ag incentive program
COLUMBUS—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) Director Brian Baldridge recently announced that H2Ohio’s agriculture incentive program is now being offered to producers throughout the state, according to a news release.
Community Calendar
The following are upcoming events in Clinton County:
Caring for Kids charity donates to 8 local organizations
Auxiliary 1224 and Fraternal Order of Eagles 1224’s Caring for Kids charity has issued their 2024 funds to eight local organizations in the total amount of $14,000.
Terry Anderson, AP reporter abducted in Lebanon and held captive for years, has died...
NEW YORK (AP) — Terry Anderson, the globe-trotting Associated Press correspondent who became one of America’s longest-held hostages after he was snatched from a street in war-torn Lebanon in 1985 and held for nearly seven years, has died at 76.
