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Headlines and remembering

How did you feel when you opened your Wilmington News Journal June 29, 1978? Count the years! Forty-five years ago the article proclaimed Jack McCall leaving the Melvin service station and restaurant after 31 years. This means they opened in 1947. They saw many changes in Clinton County.

‘It feels good to be back’

I know it has been five months since I wrote my column. Sometimes life just happens. It feels good to be back in the writing groove.

Preventing fentanyl from reaching Ohio communities

We all know what a toll the addiction crisis has taken on our state. Ohioans feel it in their communities, their schools, their workplaces, and their families. I host roundtables across the state and without fail, opioid addiction always comes up.

Helping Ohio farmers sell more in Ohio communities

In the Senate, I serve on two of the least partisan committees– the Agriculture Committee and the Veterans Affairs Committee. It’s not a coincidence that those committees are also two of the most productive.

Balancing humanity and law

Brett Rudduck’s professional experience as solicitor for New Vienna, Port William and Clarksville, and the law director for the City of Wilmington give him much needed familiarity with local needs and resources. His legal experience is in both public and private representation.

An educated, common sense approach

I would like to give my recommendation for David Henry as Municipal Court Judge.

A fair judge who will protect the public

I have known David Henry for 22 years. I saw him prosecute numerous felony cases during my law enforcement career. I’ve seen him for the past three years prosecute cases in Municipal Court. David was always competent, knowledgeable and he has a strong work ethic. He is a fair man that treats everyone with respect. He has recently been appointed Judge of the Clinton County Municipal Court by Governor DeWine.

Investing in schools, investing in future leaders

I am writing as a retiree and a grandmother who plans to vote YES on the Wilmington City Schools income tax levy. I encourage others to do the same. Election Day is May 2, although early voting is underway.