OJ Simpson, fallen football hero acquitted of murder in ‘trial of the century,’ dies...
LAS VEGAS (AP) — O.J. Simpson, the decorated football superstar and Hollywood actor who was acquitted of charges he killed his former wife and her friend but later found liable in a separate civil trial, has died. He was 76.
DeWine focuses on children in his State of the State address
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Improving access to child care and kids’ health care form the core elements of Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s agenda in 2024, as the second-term Republican rolled out a slate of policy priorities focusing on children to state lawmakers Wednesday.
FirstEnergy made secret $1 million payment in 2017 to support ‘Husted campaign’ in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Akron-based energy company at the center of a $60 million bribery scheme in Ohio gave a secret $1 million contribution to a dark money group backing Republican Lt. Gov. Jon Husted in his 2018 bid for governor, cleveland.com/The Plain Dealer reported Wednesday.
Lawyers want East Palestine residents to wait for details of $600 million derailment settlement
The lawyers who negotiated a $600 million settlement with Norfolk Southern over that railroad’s disastrous 2023 derailment in Ohio want residents to talk with them before deciding the historic deal isn’t enough.
Today in History: April 11, Civil Rights Act becomes law a week after Martin...
Today is Thursday, April 11, the 102nd day of 2024. There are 264 days left in the year.
SSCC offers help with FAFSA filing
Students enrolled, or planning to enroll, at Southern State Community College for summer and/or fall semester can benefit from various financial resources to help offset the cost of a college education, according to a news release.
County recognizes April as Child Abuse Awareness Month
WILMINGTON — Clinton County Jobs and Family Services witnessed a proclamation ceremony today led by county commissioner president Mike McCarty alongside commissioners Brenda Woods and Kerry R. Steed. Together, they proclaimed April as Child Abuse Neglect and Awareness Month.
‘Senior Spotlight’ showcased at the Murphy
On Wednesday, March 20, members of the Wilmington community gathered together at the Murphy Theatre to celebrate the stories and lives of six individuals as they were told to five Wilmington High School students.
Fayette Co. Outlet Recruitment/Training Center to hold grand opening
JEFFERSONVILLE — The OhioMeansJobs Fayette County Outlet Recruitment and Training Center has announced its grand opening and ribbon cutting event on April 18. Located at Destination Outlets, 8120 Factory Shops Blvd., this event marks a significant milestone in the center’s journey toward fostering employment opportunities and community connections, according to a news release.
WC Collegiate Farm Bureau to host Earth Day | Ag Day festivities
Hand by hand, Wilmington College can “plant roots for a greener future.” The College is holding its 13th-annual Earth Day | Ag Day on April 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Center for the Sciences and Agriculture. It’s a day to share the connection between the Earth and agriculture. The event will feature Collegiate Farm Bureau’s 3rd annual PARK(ing) Day — a national celebration of parking spaces turned into public spaces.
