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Sabrina Harrington "[MakerSpace] is very accessible and anybody can use any of this," said Sabrina Harrington, Marketing Specialist and Community Outreach Director of the Wilmington Public Library, located at 268 N South Street. Sabrina is one of three individuals who operate MakerSpace, a “hub for innovation and collaborative learning” where community members can create projects, crafts, and more. The space features eight stations that anyone with a library card can use to c

Tony Butcher "Our goal is to try to just get people downtown because it's just better for us all," stated Tony Butcher, owner of Ole Town Tavern, located at 26 N South Street. Tony shared the importance of working with other local businesses in downtown because "what's good for one [business] is good for all of us." Tony was born and raised in Wilmington, graduating from both Wilmington High School and Wilmington College. While earning his master's degree at Xavier Universi

"Walking Toward Wellness in Clinton County is one of the simplest ways to improve health... It's also a way to build community," stated Renee Quallen, a public health nurse and the organizer of the group's weekly walks. Renee has worked in the community for over 20 years, serving in various healthcare roles. She currently works as a registered nurse at the Clinton County Health District and previously worked at Clinton Memorial Hospital in the Mother-Baby Care Unit. The W

Artistic Exploration A public meeting for the Wilmington Community Recreation Center Fund was held on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, from 6pm to 7pm at the City of Wilmington Municipal Building. Attendees included Josh Roth, Port Authority Economic Development Director; Sheri McIntosh, Realtor Alliance of Greater Cincinnati President (Clinton County Chapter); Dustin Pearce, owner of Bite Size Market; Tony Long, retired superintendent of the Southern Ohio Educational Service Cente

Tony Naylor "Our goal is to provide furniture at an affordable price, and service that furniture over it's lifetime... It's always been about giving our customer the best experience, product, and service possible," stated Tony Naylor, Vice President and General Manager at Naylor's Furniture, located at 2291 US-22. Tony lived in Wilmington for all of his life and grew up near the family business. According to Tony, his grandpa was a natural businessman, originally owning a "ch

Senior Rachel Berry speaks about her research project with Chris Silette, assistant professor of exercise science, at the 2025 Research Forum. WILMINGTON, Ohio (April 20, 2026)— Wilmington College is presenting its 15 th annual Student and Faculty Research Forum on Saturday morning (April 25), from 9:30 to 11 a.m., in the McCoy Room of Kelly Center. Dozens of individuals and teams will display their research via posters and other presentation media. Their research projects sp

The Wilmington Community Recreation Center Fund is a community-led initiative, managed through the Clinton County Foundation to support the construction and renovations of a modern, indoor community recreation center and its ongoing operations. Key Features: Indoor Basketball Court Indoor Running Track Indoor Swimming Pool Indoor Soccer Field Fundraising Plan: 100% of the funds raised are distributed DIRECTLY to the Clinton County Foundation. Phase 1: Raise the required $25,

The City of Wilmington's government is made up of legislators, administration, and boards. CITY ADMINISTRATION: The Mayor of Wilmington is currently elected by voters for a four-year-term to oversee city administration and appoint department heads. In addition to the mayor, the law director, city treasurer, auditor, and judge are also elected by voters and manage legal and finance issues. The city departments include: administration; building and zoning; code enforcement; HR;

Steven Erbeck and Jim Rankin WILMINGTON, Ohio (April 15, 2026)— On May 5, residents of Clinton County will decide who their next representative in Congress will be. Following the redrawing of Ohio’s congressional map, our community is now part of the First District, where four candidates are competing in the primary. I, Jim Rankin, have personally endorsed Steve Erbeck for Congress in Ohio’s First District. My support is rooted in his ability to clearly articulate his positio

Wilmington High School Boys' Wrestling Team 2025–2026 "We had many highlights this winter... Our boys' basketball team won the most games since 2017-2018... We had eight girls' qualify for the district wrestling tournament," stated Troy Diels, Athletic Director at Wilmington City Schools. Troy also shared that boys' bowling had one district qualifier, girls' bowling won their 6th straight league championship, and the swim team had one district qualifier. 2026 WINTER SPORTS RE