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Clinton County residents eagerly check in to cast their votes at the Dove Church polling location in Wilmington during the primary election on Tuesday.

BLANCHESTER — A suspect accused of assaulting and kidnapping a woman Saturday night and fleeing from authorities is now in custody thanks to the help of local residents, according to the Blanchester Police Department.

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This is the fifth 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.

CLINTON COUNTY — As Election Day approaches on Tuesday, it’s important for local voters to be aware of the available options for casting their ballots. According to the Clinton County Board of Elections, a total of 1,589 county voters have already cast their votes for the upcoming primary election.

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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.

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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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.