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What’s your story? Wilmington College seeking ‘150 Stories for 150 Years’

WILMINGTON — Wilmington College is observing the 150th anniversary of its founding during 2020 and into 2021. And while the bulk of the programming...

Changes debated for Ohio’s EdChoice school voucher program

COLUMBUS (AP) — Just days before the next application window opens for Ohio’s biggest school voucher program, state lawmakers are considering changing the eligibility...

Ohio’s toxic algae plan could give other states a blueprint

TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Nearly halfway into a 10-year pledge to combat the toxic algae that turns Lake Erie a ghastly shade of green,...

Cleveland Council OKs cutting low-level marijuana possession penalties

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland City Council approved legislation that would eliminate fines and jail time for low-level marijuana possession.The council voted 15-2 this...

Wilmington City Schools District tells Columbus to fix EdChoice

WILMINGTON — Wilmington school board members and the superintendent are letting Columbus know they’re unhappy with the state’s EdChoice voucher program because of the...

WPD makes warrant arrest; responds to overdose call

WILMINGTON — The following report is generated from incident reports provided by the Wilmington Police Department. All those arrested are presumed innocent until possibly...

Clinton County GOP gathers

The Clinton County Republican Party held its annual Century Club dinner Monday evening at the Spillway Lodge. From left are Dan Mayo, Colleen Fear,...

City’s landfill expansion on horizon, as well as more education on recycling

WILMINGTON — Westward expansion and recycling are the way to keep the city’s landfill going.Safety/Service Director Brian Shidaker told the News Journal the expansion...

Clean Up Clinton County project to launch soon

WILMINGTON — Blight and other major building-and-zoning noncompliance issues will be the focus for the first phase of a new program called Clean Up...

Fourth suspect in fatal shooting incident makes first court appearance.

WILMINGTON — A Xenia man who was sought by police in relation to the fatal shooting in Wilmington last Tuesday night was arrested and...