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County’s Hall of Heroes honoring veterans has new home

WILMINGTON — An exhibit honoring local military veterans has a new home.The Hall of Heroes, originally displayed in the Clinton County Courthouse, is now...

Wilmington Homecoming Parade & Royalty

Sara Moore of S’Moore Creations toured downtown on a breezy, chilly Thursday night with her camera for the News Journal and captured these images...

‘Cane spirit on parade for homecoming 2022

WILMINGTON — Wilmington held its annual Homecoming Parade through the city on a cool Thursday evening featuring the district’s sports teams, cheerleaders, the band...

Juvenile arrested for social media threat

WILMINGTON — A juvenile has been arrested for making alleged threats over a social media app.A Thursday news release from the Wilmington Police Department...

Going down: First of 3 blighted houses

WILMINGTON — The demolition of three houses in the City of Wilmington got underway Wednesday beginning at 139 A St. by Young’s Excavating &...

Wilmington schools re-open

Police were an added presence as classes resumed Wednesday at Wilmington City Schools, including (shown) Wilmington High School. On Tuesday, district schools were canceled...

Clinton-Massie looks to take security measures

ADAMS TOWNSHIP — Anticipated security upgrades for Clinton-Massie schools — at least those that can be made public — include a new key-card entry...

Clinton County Grand Jury indicts 15 people

WILMINGTON — A local man was indicted with third-degree felony (F3) domestic violence (DV), with court papers showing he has five prior convictions for...

CCYC awarded $7K from Taco Bell

WILMINGTON — Clinton County Youth Council received a $7,000 grant from the Taco Bell Foundation Tuesday to support youth programming in Clinton County.The funds...

Leadership Clinton Class of ‘23 tours, learns local historical sites

Members of the Leadership Clinton Class of 2023 recently had a delightful and informative day touring Clinton County historical sites.The day began at the...