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Ron Jones WILMINGTON, Ohio (February 17, 2026)— In observance of Black History Month, Wilmington College will present the American Dialogue Theatre’s production of “The Movement: 50 Years of Love and Struggle” on Feb. 24, at 7 p.m., in the McCoy Room of the Kelly Center. The event is free of charge. “The Movement” is a visual chronicle that highlights many of the political, cultural, and social markers of the 50 years since the passing of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. This t

Latasha Ruddle Going from 'I didn't think this was possible' to 'This is possible' [is inspiring]... As the athlete, [you] can be part of a basketball team... [and] as the mom, you know that there's opportunities for your family members to be a part of the community and to flourish and grow and feel connected," said Latasha Ruddle, Special Olympics Coordinator and Community Integration Coordinator at the Clinton County Board of Developmental Disabilities (CCBDD), located at 1

Caitlin Mefford and Kristin Ondulick "There is a ton of talent in Wilmington... One of the things that I'm most proud of is bringing in other [local] vendors... trying to—for lack of a better description—be the Etsy of Wilmington," stated Kristin Ondulick, 4th-generation owner of Swindler & Sons Florist, along with her sister, Caitlin Mefford. Swindler & Sons, located at 321 West Locust Street, was started over 100 years ago by Kristin and Caitlin's great-grandfather, Irvin

Mayor Jennifer Moody On February 10, 2026, the Wilmington Charter Public Steering Committee will host its 6th quarterly meeting since 2024 at the Murphy Theatre, located at 50 W Main Street. There will be a Q&A led by Wilmington College Director of Individual Giving, Sydney Murtland, with guest speakers from the City of Mt. Healthy, Ohio, including Mayor Jennifer Moody, City Manager Scott Bauer, and members of their city council. The committee shared that while they typically

WILMINGTON, Ohio (February 9, 2026)—Wilmington City Schools is expanding its efforts to recruit additional bus drivers to support reliable transportation for students and families. Recent retirements have created openings on the transportation team, and the district is taking proactive steps to build capacity. “Transportation plays a critical role in our school day, and we’ve made significant progress in improving bus service across the district,” said Superintendent Tim Dett