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Billy Foster & Dustin Pearce Billy Foster joins the podcast to share stories about the life and lasting impact of his late father-in-law and former Clinton County Prosecutor, Rick Moyer. The annual Pump N Run 5K honors Rick’s legacy in Clinton County while raising funds for a $1,000 scholarship awarded to a local student pursuing further education in Agriculture, Criminal Justice, or History. Sign up for the event at: runsignup.com/Race/OH/Wilmington/4thAnnualRickMoyerLegacyF

"I'll be glad to see it up," stated Mark Buckley, Owner of Buckley Brothers Inc., regarding the recently completed flag mural on the Buckley Brothers silos. According to Buckley, the idea for the mural originated from Main Street Wilmington, the City of Wilmington, and Clinton County officials. He shared that he is providing "just a canvas" and the driving forces behind the project are Trevor Shoemaker, Executive Director of Main Street Wilmington, and Kyle Rudduck, Clinton C

"I feel like [HelloHero, a third-party mental health service] is problem solving and just open to anything for the sake of the kids... and that's been very helpful," stated Natalie Harmeling, Director of Pupil Services at Wilmington City Schools (WCS), located at 341 S Nelson Avenue. Through her position, Harmeling handles working with students and problem-solving. Roughly one year ago, HelloHero, a family-centered wellness organization, reached out to WCS, as they believed

Janelle Watkins & Kristina Hughes "[You-Turn Recovery] helps you accomplish things in life when we're not used to accomplishing anything," stated Janelle Watkins, graduate of the You-Turn Recovery Docket program. "This is bigger than, like, your high school graduation even [because] this is your life back," stated Kristina Hughes, another graduate of the program. Kristina Hughes and Janelle Watkins will graduate from the 21-month program on May 15th. The program allows defend

President Corey Cockerill enjoys keynote speaker Gary Hirsch's dynamic presentation as she prepares to read his honorary doctorate citation. WILMINGTON, Ohio (May 4, 2026)—Gary Hirsch told the Class of 2026 to become improvisers, since uncertainty in life is inevitable. He offered some sage advice as a career improviser on navigating uncertainty with intention and grace. An artist, author and creative leader, Hirsch presented an interactive keynote address at Saturday’s Wilmi

Mike Sauer & Jessie Lanter "We wanted to make it a beautiful place that our crew and our customers could be proud of," stated Mike Sauer, Owner of the Wilmington Skyline, located at 2799 Rombach Avenue. The Wilmington Skyline location recently underwent renovations for five weeks to redo the restaurant from floor to ceiling. According to Mike, they "gutted the place" to both modernize the appearance of the restaurant and update the equipment. They added large group seating,

"I really loved Strength & Dignity [Boutique], but it wasn't my dream. My dream was to always have a bridal boutique... I'm living my dream," stated Natalie Youd, Owner of White Euphoria, formerly Strength & Dignity Boutique, located at 57 W Main Street. The transition from Strength & Dignity, a ready-to-wear women's boutique, to White Euphoria, a bridal boutique, began in October of 2025 and officially took place in February of 2026. Natalie shared that Strength & Dignity wa

Ashley Huesca & Dustin Pearce Ashley Huesca, owner of Princess of Pop Dirty Sodas, joins the podcast to talk about the grand opening of her new food truck on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 10am to 4pm at the Dove Church parking lot on Rombach Avenue in Wilmington, Ohio. Ashely is also the Assistant General Manager at Skyline in Wilmington and active sports mom who is passionate about setting an example for her children of what they can accomplish by working hard and following th

WC President Corey Cockerill, OSU College of Veterinary Medicine Dean Rustin Moore and State Sen. Kyle Koehler are pictured in the center of the back row, surrounded by members of the Ohio State delegation, which presented on the Protect Ohio initiative at the College. WILMINGTON, Ohio (April 29, 2026)—Representatives from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine met with Wilmington College officials on Wednesday (April 29) to solidify a partnership designed t

WILMINGTON, Ohio (April 29, 2026)—The City of Wilmington advises motorists and pedestrians of sidewalk repair work to take place Thursday, April 30th and lasting approximately two weeks, weather permitting. The work zone is located on the west side of S. South Street, between W. Sugartree and W. Main Streets. The turn lane, sidewalk, and adjacent on-street parking in the work zone will be closed beginning at 8 am and remain closed throughout the evening. Access to the parking

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