Top Stories

Murder trial gets underway

WILMINGTON — The trial of a Sabina man charged with the murder of a Washington C.H. man is underway.

Clinton County Municipal Court reports

WILMINGTON — The following report is compiled using a disposition report provided by Clinton County Municipal Court. The information includes the defendant’s name, age, residence if listed, charge(s) disposed, fine, court costs assessed, jail sentence and any special conditions. An appointed interim judge currently oversees the court, which administers the law in criminal misdemeanor cases.

7 Outstanding Women to be honored

The honorees have been selected for the 24th-annual Outstanding Women of Clinton County, recognizing women who have enriched the lives of, and had a lasting impact on, their fellow Clinton County residents.

Smith wins Carnegie Spelling Bee

Sara Smith was named the winner of Carnegie Public Library’s fifth-annual Adult Spelling Bee.

Panthers win 6th straight FAC wrestling title

HILLSBORO — The Miami Trace Panthers continue to hold sway in wrestling in the Frontier Athletic Conference.

A true Panther: The life and legacy of Sonny Walters

The number of lives impacted, in ways small and large by Sonny Walters, would be difficult to measure.

Local gets a sweet honor

BLANCHESTER — Terri Hoggatt, a Blanchester native and Wilmington College grad, was inducted into the NCSA Candy Hall of Fame in October for her years of hard work and contribution to the candy industry.

Local elected president of OCWGA board

DELAWARE – Clinton County resident John Settlemyre has been elected president of the Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association board, which works to advocate, promote and enhance opportunities for Ohio grain farmers. Settlemyre represents growers in District 9, which includes 19 counties. He grows corn and soybeans on his family-owned operation in Clarksville.

Tonight is a ‘Night to Shine’ at Elevation church

BLANCHESTER — Tonight, Elevation Community Church will serve as a host of “Night to Shine 2023,” sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation.

JobsOhio backs Honda plant with $237M

JobsOhio — the state’s privatized economic development office — has finalized an agreement with Honda to infuse another $237 million into development of a massive battery plant project in Fayette County that the Japanese automaker plans to use to transform the state into its North American electric vehicle hub.