Letters

Several months ago, the Wilmington Area Humane Society launched a shoe collection drive with the goal of collecting 2,500 pairs of gently used shoes...

Why so much gloom?

Where are the Christmas lights for downtown Wilmington? It is so dark and gloomy after 5:30 p.m.Also, why is that scaffolding still up on...

Grateful for WHS students

I am writing to express my gratitude as well as for the many others at Ohio Living Cape May for the 15 young ladies...

Council needs to take action

In reference to the Dec. 2, 2016 issue of the News Journal providing info on two street problems — East End Elementary/Applegate Street and...

Christmas then and now

The older I get, the more fondly I remember the Christmases of my childhood. A simpler time. I especially remember when I was 12....

Nearly victim of a scam

My true but scary story …We have been warned about scams, especially elderly people called about a loved one being in trouble. I never...

Ignoring reefs is not an option

You’re in the ocean. You’re face down with a snorkel in your mouth as your back absorbs the sun. You are scouring the ocean...

Grateful for CCF, Giving Tuesday

I want to express my appreciation for the service provided by the Clinton County Foundation to non-profits and donors of Clinton County. As President...

Trump’s ride may be a bumpy one

Pundits claim mostly dissatisfied white voters elected Donald Trump president. What we can expect from him, as president, is an open question. During the...

Symbol identifies a safe person

Last week I started seeing people wearing safety pins on their lapels. I heard a lot of explanations but I didn’t wear one, myself,...