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Winter weather just getting started

Local residents (and pets) found creative ways to have a good time in the snow on Sunday. According to forecasts, this is just the start of the winter weather as more snow and ice are on the way.

17-year-old arrested for alleged bomb threat

WILMINGTON — A 17-year-old male has been arrested for allegedly making a bomb threat Monday morning targeting the Wilmington City Schools’ high school and middle school.

CCSO: 72-year-old shoots woman before taking own life

WILMINGTON — Authorities say a 72-year-old man shot a woman who was providing assistance to him on Sunday afternoon before he took his own life.

Bomb threat reportedly made at Wilmington City Schools

WILMINGTON — Law enforcement is investigating a reported bomb threat made at Wilmington City Schools (WCS) Monday morning.

Locals find ways to enjoy the snow

Four to six inches of snow blanketed the area on Sunday. Some locals used the occasion to get outside and play, or even show their support for the Cincinnati Bengals in their divisional playoff game against the Buffalo Bills.

WC’s ‘Hour of Power’ raises $900 for cancer research

Swimmers of all abilities took the dive Wednesday when they participated in the annual Hour of Power swimming relay at Wilmington College to raise funds for cancer research. This year’s total came in at nearly $900.

Record requests made in Pitzer case

WILMINGTON — Requests for records and items were among the many topics of Thursday’s Wilmington City Council meeting.

OSHP: No serious injuries in SR 73 accident

The Ohio State Highway Patrol and other emergency services responded to a multi-vehicle accident on State Route 73 near Collett Road near Waynesville. According to OSHP, there were no life-threatening injuries. No further details were available Thursday afternoon.

WPD seeking details on suspicious person

WILMINGTON — Authorities are looking for details about a suspicious person who allegedly took a photo of a child as she was getting off a school bus Tuesday afternoon.

East Clinton senior killed in crash

UNION TOWNSHIP — An East Clinton High School senior was pronounced dead Thursday morning following a two-vehicle, head-on crash on U.S. 68, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP).