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Supporting survivors and raising awareness

WILMINGTON — During Wednesday morning’s meeting, the Clinton County Commissioners presented the Alternatives to Violence Center with a proclamation in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

Locals get ready to ‘Rock the Block’

The Rock the Block Committee is gearing up for the sixth edition of the much-anticipated “Rock the Block” event, scheduled for July 26 and 27. The vibrant atmosphere on Main and Sugartree streets will pulsate with live music and bustling vendors. Notable performances will feature renowned acts such as the rock band “Lynch Mob” and the electrifying presence of “Hinder.”

WC Theatre’s spring one-acts open Thursday

Wilmington College Theatre presents the alumnae-directed Spring One Act Plays this Thursday, Friday and Saturday (April 18-20), at 7:30 p.m., in Heiland Theatre. While there is no admission charge, audience members are requested to consider bringing a donation that will go to a local women’s shelter. Pictured are Ashbe Williams and Sterling Goodwin in “Am I Blue,” directed by Cherie Cooper-Darragh. Tara Lydy is directing “Third and Oak: The Laundromat.”

Bradshaw one of 25 women in state to be awarded an Intel Semiconductor Scholarship

Southern State Community College student Kayla Bradshaw, of Clinton County, is one of 25 women in Ohio to recently be awarded an Intel Semiconductor Scholarship; a scholarship established by Intel Corporation, according to a news release.

Today in History: April 17, US launches Bay of Pigs invasion to topple Fidel...

Today is Wednesday, April 17, the 108th day of 2024. There are 258 days left in the year.

House’s Ukraine, Israel aid package moving ahead as Speaker Johnson fights to keep his...

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Mike Johnson, facing a choice between potentially losing his job and advancing aid for Ukraine, forged ahead Wednesday toward a vote later this week on a package of funding that also includes Israel and Taiwan.

Community Calendar

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Ohio man fatally shot Uber driver after scam phone calls targeted both of them,...

SOUTH CHARLESTON, Ohio (AP) — An elderly Ohio man who authorities say fatally shot an Uber driver who he thought was trying to rob him after scam phone calls deceived them both has been indicted on a murder charge.

Today in History: April 16, Martin Luther King Jr. writes ‘Letter From Birmingham Jail’

Today is Tuesday, April 16, the 107th day of 2024. There are 259 days left in the year.

Sabina woman injured in car-deer accident

JASPER TWP. — A Sabina woman was Care-Flighted from the scene of a one-vehicle accident involving a deer Tuesday morning.