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On November 4, 2025, the City of Wilmington Planning Commission discussed a request for the final site plan review of multi-family housing, located across from Holmes Elementary on the corner of Nelson Avenue and State Route 730. The 4.05-acre lot will host 21 total housing units, comprised of "seven multi-family residential triplex buildings," and will include parking, drives, utilities, and stormwater management. In September, the planning commission recommended approval of

On November 4, 2025, the City of Wilmington Planning Commission discussed the approval of a Zimmer Tractor "new tractor retail and repair shop," located at 3014 Rombach Avenue, between Walmart and the 73 bypass. According to their website, Zimmer Tractor serves farmers, contractors, and homeowners by selling tractors, construction equipment, lawn care tools, farm attachments, and servicing equipment. Brian Gilliland, from Diverse Building Solutions Design, filed the applicati

Susan Valentine-Scott and Dessie Rogers The Wilmington-Clinton County Chamber of Commerce (WCC) and the Clinton County Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) opened nominations for their 6th Annual Clinton County Community Champion (C4) Awards on November 3rd. They will accept nominations for the awards honoring accomplishments from 2025 through December 5th. The categories are: Healthcare, Education, Business, Non-profit, Youth (Under 18), Public Service/Government, and Citize

Top Left: Dennis Gherman, Top Right: Jamie Knowles, Bottom Left: Jason Stoops, Bottom Right: Kelly Tolliver Voters across Wilmington turned out Tuesday to elect three at-large city council members and decide the local liquor option in Ward 2A. In the November 4, 2025, General Election, Dennis Gherman (R), Jamie Knowles (R), and Kelly Tolliver (R) earned the most votes, winning the three open seats. The only contested races and issues were the city council at large seats and

Mark Volpatti Wilmington, OH (November 3, 2025)— Wilmington College has named Mark C. Volpatti as the institution’s next chief financial officer/vice president for business affairs. A seasoned higher education finance and operations professional, he most recently has served as the senior vice president for finance and administration, chief financial officer, and treasurer at Valparaiso (IN) University. WC President Corey Cockerill announced Volpatti’s appointment following a

Laurel Oaks Career Campus On October 22, 2025, the Clinton County Workforce Collaborative (CCWC) hosted its 4th Annual Clinton County Career Exploration Fair for local high school students to showcase the careers available to them in Clinton County. The fair featured 31 employers and hosted over 500 students from all four county schools, in addition to the Wilmington Christian Academy. According to Ruth Brindle, Workforce & Data Specialist with the Clinton County Port Authori

Board of Trustees members Jonathan McKay (left) and David Raizk witness President Corey Cockerill signing documents for the College to take ownership of the former Bright Farms property. Wilmington, OH (October 30, 2025)— Wilmington College announced its recent purchase of the BrightFarms facility in Wilmington and revealed plans to revitalize the shuttered space into the Wilmington College Agriscience Complex. The acquisition includes the existing 120,000 square-foot hydropo

Brodie is a gentle giant who loves playing ball and taking gentle walks. At nine years old, he is as friendly and playful as a dog half...

Shane Claiborne Wilmington, OH (October 23, 2025) — A Wilmington College favorite, Shane Claiborne, is returning to campus this fall to present a talk on “Extreme Love in Extreme Times Can Make a Better World Possible” on Nov. 3, at 7 p.m. in the McCoy Room of Kelly Center. The event is free of charge. This fall’s second program in the Office of Campus Ministry’s Quaker Lecture Series brings back a popular and regular presenter at the College. Campus Minister Nancy McCormick

Elizabeth Huber & Ryan Carter On August 8, 2025, the Wilmington News Journal (WNJ) announced its printed newspaper would merge with the...