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Locals get ready for upcoming solar eclipse

WILMINGTON — On April 8, a solar eclipse is scheduled to grace the skies to the northwest of Wilmington and in western Ohio. According to the Clinton County Emergency Management Agency (EMA), the eclipse will commence at approximately 3 p.m. local time in Greenville, Ohio and is anticipated to reach its peak around 3:10 p.m in the West Cleveland area.

BPD: Search warrant results in four arrests

BLANCHESTER — As part of an investigation into drug trafficking, four people were arrested Friday when a search warrant was served at 413 S. Broadway St., according to Blanchester Police.

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Homeless issues brought to council

WILMINGTON — Homelessness was the major talking point at Thursday’s Wilmington City Council meeting.

Blanchester PD earned income tax levy to appear on March ballot

BLANCHESTER — Village of Blanchester residents will see a proposed new 1% earned income tax levy for the police department on the March 19 primary election ballot.

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The following are upcoming events in Clinton County:

One dead following 2-vehicle collision on US 68

CLINTON COUNTY – A Fayetteville resident died as the result of a two-vehicle collision Wednesday morning on US Route 68 near mile post 8 in Washington Township, according to the Wilmington Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP).

Way Back Wednesday: The town clock

The town clock, year unknown. Can you tell us more? Share it at [email protected]. The photo is courtesy of the Clinton County Historical Society. Like this image? Reproduction copies of this photo are available by calling the History Center. For more info, visit www.clintoncountyhistory.org; follow them on Facebook @ClintonCountyHistory; or call 937-382-4684.

Bike trail project gets back on track

CLINTON COUNTY — A long-postponed project is starting to get back on track.

Levin, owner of Caesar Creek Flea Market, dies at 98

Louis Levin, owner of Caesar Creek Flea Market in Wilmington and a prominent figure in Dayton’s entertainment and business scene, has passed away at the age of 98, leaving behind a legacy of innovation and community impact.