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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

Left to Right: Kirstin Harris, Tim Wiederhold, Kim DeWeese, Bill Davis, Erick Hildebrandt, Sara Fear WILMINGTON, Ohio (August 27, 2026)—Wilmington City Schools has earned the Auditor of State Award for the 2024–25 audit period, recognizing the district for its clean audit and strong financial reporting. The distinction is awarded to public entities that meet specific criteria established by the Ohio Auditor of State’s Office. With only 13% of public entities in Ohio receiving

ADA Compliant EZ Kayak Launch & Handicapped Parking Area "We've been in business for 10 years, We're doing our largest project, so we are growing... We have good people, good teams," stated Wade Hall, President of Friends Caring for Cowan Lake, a nonprofit founded to support Cowan Lake State Park. The state park, located at 1750 Osborn Road, needed additional support in 2016 when the state reduced its budget. Wade was inspired and created a group to provide enhancements. Wade

"Without the community, we wouldn't have anything full. Everybody that's here is from Wilmington... This community is amazing [and] I can't wait to get out there and explore more," stated Stephanie Cotrell, Director of Business Development at Ohio Living Cape May, located at 175 Cape May Drive. Stephanie started working with Ohio Living in 2021 at the Waynesville campus and later began her role at Cape May in October of 2025. Stephanie has been working in healthcare since 20

Deacon David Ulmer & Dustin Pearce Deacon David Ulmer with St. Columbkille Catholic Church (Holy Saints of God Family of Parishes) joins the podcast to share about his journey from a Protestant upbringing to a Catholic faith, and discuss topics of science, history, and culture—including how the Catholic Church (as an organization) has maintained unity when its members disagree on issues. 🍎 Apple: bit.ly/rcwp-apple 🟢 Spotify: bit.ly/rcwp-spotify 🎥 YouTube: bit.ly/rcwp-youtu

"Affordability, personability, knowing, and having confidence in your vet is everything. [It's] really important to have a local vet you can trust," stated Dr. David Becker, owner and managing veterinarian of Orchard Veterinary Care, located at 45 Orchard Road. In August of 2025, Dr. Becker purchased the business from Dr. Allison Bittner. Becker grew up in Wilmington and shadowed at Orchard Veterinary Care when Dr. Gano was the managing veterinarian. Despite previously planni

The 6th Annual Clinton County School Supply Drive will once again provide free backpacks and school supplies to local families on Saturday, August 15, from 2pm to 5pm at First Christian Church, 120 Columbus Street in Wilmington. Organizers Jason Stoops and Leah Lorenz said the event exists to, “Help local kids be prepared for school and take pressure off the parents who have enough going on.” Students attending school in Clinton County are eligible to receive supplies. Famili

Submitted Photo Wilmington College’s Office of Workforce & Continuing Education announces the launch of Frontline to Management, a new training series designed to help regional employers prepare frontline employees for the transition into supervisory and management roles. The program addresses a common and costly challenge for employers: promoting a skilled frontline worker into a leadership role without giving them the tools to succeed. The one-day, eight-hour intensive sess