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"The show is a lot of fun to put on... The people that you meet is unbelievable... and the show continues to grow... It's a really unique festival... it's just a good old fashioned festival," stated Jonathan McKay, current member of the Antique Power Club. Before the Clinton County Corn Festival became what it is today, it was originally called the Antique Show of Pioneer Craft Display and was held to honor the Clinton County Historical Society's 25th anniversary. In Septem

Left to Right: Josh Schlabach (1st Ward), Michael Snarr (2nd Ward), Don Wells (3rd Ward), Jeffrey Earley (4th Ward), Jamie Knowles (At Large), Dennis Gherman (At Large), Kelly Tolliver (At Large), Mary Kay Vance (Auditor), Sarah Barger (Prosecutor, at podium) On Thursday, September 3, 2026, Wilmington City Council gave first readings of two revised ordinances addressing public camping and the obstruction of public property, following weeks of discussion among city council, po

Left to Right: Josh Schlabach (1st Ward), Don Wells (3rd Ward), Jeffrey Earley (4th Ward), Jamie Knowles (At Large), Dennis Gherman (At Large), Kelly Tolliver (At Large), Mary Kay Vance (Auditor), Pat Haley (Mayor) On August 6, 2026, Wilmington City Council approved an ordinance prohibiting public urination and defecation, while final readings of an ordinance regulating public camping were moved to September 3 to allow for revisions. The ordinances prompted discussion among c

"When we know how to read and write, we have endless possibilities in the world. When we have a literate community, it directly impacts the community... It helps keep citizens informed," stated Jacque Proctor, owner and founder of Empowering Literacy, a literacy coaching program for children. Jacque spent most of her childhood in Wilmington, attending Holmes Elementary and graduating from Wilmington High School. She shared that she struggled to read as a child, stating, "I di

Clinton Regional Hospital celebrated two major milestones this weekend: 75 years of serving the community and its first anniversary as part of the TriHealth family. The hospital hosted a community celebration on Sunday, August 30, from 2pm to 5pm in front of the Medical Office Building at 610 W Main Street in Wilmington. The event recognized the hospital’s history while highlighting investments and expanded services made during its first year with TriHealth. For three-quarter

Left to Right: Kirstin Harris, Tim Wiederhold, Kim DeWeese, Bill Davis, Erick Hildebrandt, Sara Fear WILMINGTON, Ohio (August 27, 2026)—Wilmington City Schools has earned the Auditor of State Award for the 2024–25 audit period, recognizing the district for its clean audit and strong financial reporting. The distinction is awarded to public entities that meet specific criteria established by the Ohio Auditor of State’s Office. With only 13% of public entities in Ohio receiving

ADA Compliant EZ Kayak Launch & Handicapped Parking Area "We've been in business for 10 years, We're doing our largest project, so we are growing... We have good people, good teams," stated Wade Hall, President of Friends Caring for Cowan Lake, a nonprofit founded to support Cowan Lake State Park. The state park, located at 1750 Osborn Road, needed additional support in 2016 when the state reduced its budget. Wade was inspired and created a group to provide enhancements. Wade

"Without the community, we wouldn't have anything full. Everybody that's here is from Wilmington... This community is amazing [and] I can't wait to get out there and explore more," stated Stephanie Cotrell, Director of Business Development at Ohio Living Cape May, located at 175 Cape May Drive. Stephanie started working with Ohio Living in 2021 at the Waynesville campus and later began her role at Cape May in October of 2025. Stephanie has been working in healthcare since 20

Deacon David Ulmer & Dustin Pearce Deacon David Ulmer with St. Columbkille Catholic Church (Holy Saints of God Family of Parishes) joins the podcast to share about his journey from a Protestant upbringing to a Catholic faith, and discuss topics of science, history, and culture—including how the Catholic Church (as an organization) has maintained unity when its members disagree on issues. 🍎 Apple: bit.ly/rcwp-apple 🟢 Spotify: bit.ly/rcwp-spotify 🎥 YouTube: bit.ly/rcwp-youtu

"Affordability, personability, knowing, and having confidence in your vet is everything. [It's] really important to have a local vet you can trust," stated Dr. David Becker, owner and managing veterinarian of Orchard Veterinary Care, located at 45 Orchard Road. In August of 2025, Dr. Becker purchased the business from Dr. Allison Bittner. Becker grew up in Wilmington and shadowed at Orchard Veterinary Care when Dr. Gano was the managing veterinarian. Despite previously planni

The 6th Annual Clinton County School Supply Drive will once again provide free backpacks and school supplies to local families on Saturday, August 15, from 2pm to 5pm at First Christian Church, 120 Columbus Street in Wilmington. Organizers Jason Stoops and Leah Lorenz said the event exists to, “Help local kids be prepared for school and take pressure off the parents who have enough going on.” Students attending school in Clinton County are eligible to receive supplies. Famili

Submitted Photo Wilmington College’s Office of Workforce & Continuing Education announces the launch of Frontline to Management, a new training series designed to help regional employers prepare frontline employees for the transition into supervisory and management roles. The program addresses a common and costly challenge for employers: promoting a skilled frontline worker into a leadership role without giving them the tools to succeed. The one-day, eight-hour intensive sess

During the Wilmington City Council meeting on July 2, 2026, Mayor Pat Haley addressed a question that he said has been circulating in the community on social media: What would the City of Wilmington receive if Amazon builds a proposed data center in the area? Haley said the city is pursuing financial assistance from Amazon to fund a new public safety facility, with a goal of securing $28 million to construct a combined police and fire headquarters. According to the mayor, the

WILMINGTON, Ohio (July 28, 2026)—The City of Wilmington is pleased to announce the installation of new playground equipment at Galvin Park (located between South, Birdsall, and Walnut Streets) that will take place beginning, July 28, 2026, weather permitting. As installation is underway, parkgoers should anticipate increased noise levels, construction equipment in and around the work area, and temporary closures or restricted access near the project site. The City of Wilmingt

Left to Right: Karla Barker, Sarah Stevenson, Sydney Murtland, Kelly Grogan, Stephanie Tharp The Clinton County Coalition on Homelessness held a ribbon cutting with the Wilmington-Clinton County Chamber of Commerce on Friday, July 24, 2026 celebrating the launch of the Safe Keep Locker Initiative at Hope House, located at 495 E. Locust Street, Wilmington, OH 45177. The Clinton County Coalition on Homelessness, in partnership with Hope House, has launched the Safe Keep Locker