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Men of Valor will host a six-week “2026 Men’s Leadership Training Seminar” beginning July 10 at the Wilmington City Administration Building. The program is designed to help men grow as leaders in their personal lives, families, workplaces, and communities. According to the seminar flyer, the course will address topics including personal development, relationships, work ethic, spiritual growth, financial challenges, discipline, and leadership skills. Weekly sessions will explo

Wilmington, OHIO (July 1, 2026)—The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) and Giant Eagle, Inc. ("Giant Eagle") today announced a definitive agreement under which Kroger will acquire Giant Eagle, a leading family-owned food and pharmacy retailer with approximately $9 billion in annual sales and 197 supermarkets and 11 standalone pharmacies across northern Ohio, western Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland and Indiana. The transaction has been unanimously approved by Kroger's Board of Direct

Wilmington Safety Director Nick Eveland raised concerns to members of city council on June 4, 2026, about the city's aging outdoor tornado siren system while proposing a move to a wireless emergency system that sends alerts directly to residents’ mobile phones. Eveland stated that there was a malfunction on Wednesday, May 27, when several sirens activated on their own despite not being triggered by dispatchers. Officials attempted to cancel the alarms, but couldn't, leaving s

Left to Right: Marcy Hawley, Janice Ellis, John Baskin, Catie South, and Sarah Hawley "We're not business people. We're writers and editors with a design mind. We just want to make something beautiful and high-end," stated Marcy Hawley, publisher at Orange Frazer Press, located at 37 1/2 W Main Street. Marcy, along with her team of four, operate the publishing company, creating 15 to 20 books a year for clients regionally, nationally, and internationally. In the early 1980s,

WILMINGTON, Ohio (June 24, 2026)—The City of Wilmington is pleased to announce that construction of a new 11-foot shared-use path along Davids Drive will begin Monday, June 29, 2026, weather permitting. The path will be located begin at the existing share-use path at the intersection of Lynne Lane and Davids Drive and terminate near Wilmington Christian Academy. Work is being performed by Fillmore Construction. Construction is expected to be completed by October 22, 2026, wea

Artistic Exploration The third public meeting focused on a proposed Wilmington Community Recreation Center was held Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at the City of Wilmington Municipal Building. Organized by local residents, the meeting brought together parents, educators, healthcare representatives, former YMCA leaders, and community members to discuss how a modern recreation center could be funded, operated, and utilized by local families. Attendees included Tim Nared, Dustin Pear

Renovation rendering of the former BrightFarms facility WILMINGTON, Ohio (June 24, 2026)—The transformation of the former BrightFarms facility into the Wilmington College AgriScience Complex received significant support in Ohio’s newly approved capital budget. Gov. Mike DeWine signed House Bill 2 earlier this month, which includes $650,000 earmarked for Wilmington College under the area designated for improving education infrastructure across Ohio. Last fall, the College purc

WILMINGTON, Ohio—The Clinton County Veterans Service Commission (CCVSC) is inviting veterans, military families, and members of the community to lace up their walking shoes and join the Clinton County Community & Veteran Volksmarch on Saturday, June 27, 2026, beginning at 9am. The Volksmarch, a traditional community walk designed to promote health, fellowship, and community engagement, will begin at the South Nelson Avenue Bike Trailhead in Wilmington and follow a scenic rout

Ginger Pendell & Angel Boll "Everybody leaves happy... [and the] prices are very, very reasonable," stated Angel Boll, Executive Director of Compassion Wilmington, located at 627 S Nelson Avenue. Compassion Wilmington is a nonprofit organization that offers both a food pantry and thrift store. Through the thrift store and pantry, they provide support, resources, and acts of kindness to those in need. Ginger Pendell, the general manager of the store, shared that the store give

Backyard chickens have become increasingly popular in recent years as more families look for fresh eggs, sustainable living options, and fun educational opportunities right at home. But did you know that keeping chickens is already permitted in certain areas within the City of Wilmington? Under Wilmington’s zoning ordinances, residents may keep up to ten chickens on their property in approved residential zoning districts. Chickens are allowed in single-family homes in TN (Tra