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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

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