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Eric Conroy at Republican Central Committee In the early months of 2026, many state and federal candidates visited Wilmington, gearing up for the May 5 Primary Election. In 2025, Ohio adopted new congressional districts due to previous maps expiring after two election cycles. Clinton County was previously represented by Congressman David Taylor in OH-2, but is now in OH-1 with Warren County and part of Hamilton County. Incumbent, Greg Landsman (D) will face one of two Republi

Jenna Parlette Running Center Rendering WILMINGTON, Ohio (March 11, 2026)— Legendary Wilmington College Coach Jerry Scheve designated the construction of the Jenna Parlette Running Center as the centerpiece of his $23 million gift, much of which focuses on the pursuit of athletic excellence at WC. The new indoor track will take a step closer to becoming a reality on April 3, when the College hosts a public groundbreaking ceremony at 11:30 a.m. in the area off Elm Street betwe

Noah Dell Champion Bridge has operated in Wilmington for more than 150 years, but its leadership says the company’s name no longer reflects its work. Owner and president Noah Dell said the company will begin doing business as 'Champion Steel Works' while keeping its legal name, Champion Bridge Company. “We’ve been Champion Bridge since 1872,” Dell said. “But the reality is we haven’t built bridges for... close to 75 years.” Dell said the company began transitioning away fro

Phillip Gulley WILMINGTON, Ohio (March 5, 2026)— Quaker pastor, writer, and speaker Phillip Gulley will spend the day at Wilmington College on March 25, the centerpiece of which will be the Office of Campus Ministry’s Quaker Lecture, a community presentation on “Hope in Difficult Times” at 7 p.m. in the McCoy Room of Kelly Center. Gulley, who last visited the campus in 2019, will also discuss “Living Our Faith in Difficult Times” with students and area clergy in the afternoon

Teen Space WILMINGTON, Ohio (March 4, 2026)—Because of January weather advisories, the Wilmington Public Library’s Friends of the Library’s (FOL) first meeting of 2026 was delayed until February, when the volunteer group discussed special events planned for the calendar year and recent donation requests. Among the Wilmington Public Library (WPL) projects the FOL supported financially in 2025 were furnishings for the new teen space (pictured) on the second floor, as well as eq

Ken Lydy "Kids get a really good experience working with outside professionals in the theatre world," stated Ken Lydy, Director of Theatre at Wilmington High School (WHS), located at 3oo Richardson Place in Wilmington. Lydy, along with Timothy Larrick (Music Director), Amy Filip (Choreographer), Gina Sheldon (Vocal Coach), Tara Lydy (Costumer), and Matthew Spradlin (Orchestra Conductor) work with high school students to show three plays per year. This winter, Wilmington High

Noah Dell & Dustin Pearce Noah Dell, President of Champion Bridge Co. (now doing business as Champion Steel Works), joins the podcast to share about the company's 150 year legacy. Noah returned to Wilmington after college and is the 2nd generation owner of the business after his father acquisition in 2016 through an employee stock program. Champion moved away from bridge building in the 1930s due to the rise of concrete bridges and has since focused primarily on structural st

WILMINGTON, Ohio (March 4, 2026)— As an artist, Mary Beth Thorngren finds inspiration in the realm of dreams and the subconscious. Her work often features dream imagery in which she transforms fleeting thoughts and emotions into tangible creations. Thorngren specializes in utilizing found objects, “breathing new life” into materials that might otherwise be overlooked. Wilmington College will present an exhibit of Thorngren’s drawings, paintings, and assemblage sculptures, tit