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Two-vehicle crash in Kentucky claims life of Wilmington man

SIMPSON COUNTY, KY. — In the early hours Wednesday, a two-vehicle accident involving a semi on Interstate 65 in Kentucky claimed the life of Roger Lee Hook, a 77-year-old man from Wilmington.

Local Girl Scout awarded Medal of Honor for heroic rescue

MORROW — In a heartwarming ceremony held on Tuesday, Jordann Ponder, a young Girl Scout from Blanchester was bestowed with one of the highest honors in Girl Scouting – the Medal of Honor. The accolade was in recognition of her remarkable act of bravery and quick thinking that saved a 4-year-old boy from drowning last July.

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Three vie for commissioner seat

WILMINGTON — As the Tuesday, March 19 primary election approaches, the News Journal is spotlighting one of the two races for Clinton County Commissioner. Incumbent Kerry R. Steed, Reilly R. Hopkins and Shane T. Lieurance are competing in the March 19 Republican primary for one of the seats.

Outstanding Women of Clinton County: Barbara Hameister

This is the fourth of seven profiles of the honorees of the 25th-annual Outstanding Women of Clinton County Class of 2024. More information on the event, including how to obtain tickets, appears at the end of each profile.

Huber honored by wrestling coaches

Mark Huber, long-time sports editor of the Wilmington News Journal, received the 2024 Media Service Award from the Ohio High School Wrestling Coaches Association Saturday prior to the third of five sessions at the 87th OHSAA Wrestling Championship state tournament at Ohio State’s Schottenstein Center.

Community Calendar

The following are upcoming events in Clinton County:

Outstanding Women of Clinton County: Kathy Gephart

This is the third of seven profiles of the honorees of the 25th-annual Outstanding Women of Clinton County Class of 2024. More information on the event, including how to obtain tickets, appears at the end of each profile.

Stewart, Woods face off in commissioner race

CLINTON COUNTY — Incumbent Brenda Woods and May Stewart, the general manager at Charlie’s Bar & Concessions at the Murphy Theatre, are facing off in one of two Clinton County Commissioner primary races in the March 19 Republican primary election.

Man injured in Blan motorcycle accident

BLANCHESTER — A motorcycle crash on East Fancy Street Thursday resulted in one male injured and flown by medical helicopter to Miami Valley Hospital