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"[Sharing emergency updates] is entirely about getting prepared, getting the information out there... I try to make sure that I give people information that they can act on," stated Thomas Breckel, Director of the Clinton County Emergency Management Agency (EMA), located at 1850 Davids Drive. Breckel grew up in Wilmington, attending Wilmington High School and participating in the local Boy Scouts Troop. After graduating high school, he went into the United States Marine Corp.

"I like being able to give the opportunity [for individuals] to connect to their heritage in a way that probably no one else can," stated Bill Limbacher, Cherokee Language Tutor. Bill offers Cherokee language tutoring and has even tutored descendants of Cherokees who escaped to Clinton County from the Trail of Tears. Bill attended high school locally and later left town. In 2009, he was motivated by the recession to move back closer to his family. Prior to this, Bill initiall

"Direct primary care is based on more personalized care, being able to access care, so I don't take health insurance at all. It takes the insurance company out of the loop... It's based on a fee for service," stated Tracy Kelley, a certified nurse practitioner and owner of Tracy D. Kelley Direct Primary Care, which recently relocated from Wilmington, Ohio, to Sabina. Tracy grew up in Wilmington and has spent roughly 25 years taking care of patients in Clinton County through v

"Our mission is changing the lives of one child at a time," stated Kirstin Harris, Past-President of the Kiwanis of Clinton County. Kirstin is originally from New Vienna, Ohio, attended East Clinton Local Schools, and later graduated from Wilmington College. She met her now husband, who was also from the area, and the two decided to remain local. Wanting to give back, she sought to get involved with a community service organization and began with Make-A-Wish. Although she enj

Approximate Property Boundary On November 3, 2026, Wilmington residents have a variety of state and local issues on the ballot, including: Ohio governor, aliquor permit for Wawa on Rombach (residents of precinct 2A), three health and senior services renewals, and four referendums on ordinances adopting the rezoning of real property in Wilmington. On February 19, 2026, Wilmington City Council voted to adopt the rezoning of 545 acres across four parcels between South US 68 and

Susan Valentine-Scott Tourism professionals across Ohio will travel to Wilmington on October 7–9 as the Clinton County Visitors Bureau hosts the 2026 Ohio Conference on Travel at the Roberts Centre. The three-day event is organized by the Ohio Travel Association and brings together experts from across the state for educational sessions, networking, and industry awards. Clinton County Visitors Bureau Executive Director Susan Valentine-Scott said her team bid for the opportunit

Left to Right: Councilman Kelly Tolliver, Auditor Mary Kay Vance, Mayor Pat Haley, Council President Bob Osborn, Police Chief Josh Gibson, Deputy Law Director Brooke Horan, Flock Representative Natalie Kohse (television) Wilmington Police Chief Josh Gibson addressed Wilmington City Council on Thursday, October 1, 2026, to answer questions, dispel rumors, and share success stories surrounding the police department’s use of Flock Safety's license plate recognition cameras. Gibs

Cargo-and industrial-focused airport in the same tier as CMH and CLE WILMINGTON, Ohio (September 30, 2026)—The Ohio Airport System Plan update current draft places the Wilmington Air Park (ILN) third among Ohio airports in overall economic impact, at over $4 Billion, positioning the Air Park alongside John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) as one of the state's most consequential aviation assets. The Ohio Department o

Left to Right: Joe Knueven (Wilmington Rotary Club President) and David Raizk (CIC Executive Director) The Community Improvement Corporation of Wilmington (CIC) is a local non-profit economic development organization focused on facilitating business investment, industrial growth, and job creation in the Wilmington area and Clinton County. For more than 50 years, its mission has been to promote industrial and commercial development, attracting businesses, and helping create em

Left to Right: Devon Snyder, Gracie Bowers,
Carlie McCoy, and Lucy Gabbert The 2026 Clinton Community Fellows spent their summer gaining professional experience while working on projects across the county. “The program is an opportunity for young professionals to see Clinton County as a place where they can grow and build their future,” said program director Bekah Wall. This year’s fellows—Gracie Bowers, Lucy Gabbert, Carlie McCoy, and Devon Snyder—partnered with local organi

WILMINGTON, Ohio (September 23, 2026)—On September 22, 2026, at approximately 9:40pm, officers with the Wilmington Police Department responded to the Sechve Athletic Center at Wilmington College regarding a report of an individual taking photographs of members of the women’s soccer team while they were changing inside a female locker room. Upon officers’ arrival, a male suspect was being detained by Wilmington College Campus Safety personnel. The subsequent investigation dete

WILMINGTON, Ohio (September 24, 2026)—On Wednesday, November 11, 2026, students, Veterans organizations, and community partners will come together at the Murphy Theatre for a county-wide Veterans Day celebration. The program, organized by the Clinton County Veterans Service Commission (CCVSC), begins at 6:30pm. The people participating have a shared purpose: to give local Veterans an evening when they can sit alongside their families, enjoy the program, and feel how much thei

"The state report card is a report card that all schools and districts in [Ohio] get, that measures and evaluate how schools are doing on particular areas of importance to the state," stated Chris Woolard, Chief Integration Officer at the Ohio Department of Education. Woolard shared that the purpose of the state report cards is to identify strengths and challenges, so schools are able to celebrate their successes and reflect on their weaknesses. The state report card feature

Karen Anderson New Life Clinic will celebrate four decades of supporting local families with its 40th Anniversary Fall Fundraiser on Tue, Sept. 29, from 6pm to 8:30pm at the Roberts Centre. New Life Clinic began in 1986 as the Crisis Pregnancy Center of Clinton County and later became the Clinton County Women's Center. As services expanded to include men and fathers, it adopted its current name in 2012. Today, New Life Clinic provides free pregnancy tests, limited obstetrical

"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