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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...

Wilmington, OH (October 20, 2025) — Wilmington College Theatre will present the musical, Pippin, on Nov. 20, 21, 22, at 7:30 p.m., in Heiland Theatre in Boyd Cultural Arts Center. Director Bryan Wallingford noted that, with infectious and unforgettable music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, the composer and lyricist of many beloved musicals, including Godspell, Wicked, and Children of Eden, and book by dramatist and screenwriter Roger O. Hirson, Pippin holds an important place

At the October 16, 2025, Wilmington City Council Meeting, Public Service Director Michael Crowe dispelled a rumor circulating on social media that the city is planning to demolish Xidas Park and turn it into a parking lot—located at the corner of Sugartree Street and South Street. Crowe stated that a woman approached him asking about the rumor that had been gaining traction on social media. To ease community concerns, Crowe stated, "There was a gentleman [that] posted that we

Wilmington DORA map At the October 16, 2025, Wilmington City Council Meeting, city council members voted to renew the Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) for downtown Wilmington. During the judiciary portion of the meeting, Councilman Josh Schlabach brought up the renewal of Ordinance 25-60. The ordinance passed with the votes as follows: David Nanstad - Yes Michael Snarr - Yes Don Wells - Absent Bob Osborn - No Jamie Knowles - Yes Joshua Schlabach - Yes Kelly Tolliver

Left to Right: Councilman Michael Snarr, Councilman Bob Osborn, Councilman Jamie Knowles, Councilman David Nanstad, Councilman Kelly Tolliver, Mayor Pat Haley, Public Safety Director Nick Eveland (at the Podium) At the October 16, 2025, Wilmington City Council Meeting, Councilman Kelly Tolliver shared that he would like the city council, through the city law director, to seek a formal advisory opinion regarding Councilman Michael Snarr's and Police Chief Josh Gibson's presenc

Wilmington City Schools Board of Education. Left to Right: Tim Wiederhold, Bill Davis, Carrie Zeigler, Marty Beaugard, Eric Hildebrandt, DeWeese The Wilmington City School Board of Education held a Special Board Meeting at the Board Office on Friday, October 17, 2025 at 7:30am for the appointment of the recent vacancy of School Board Member Bill Liermann on September 23, 2025, and to appoint a Vice President of School Board for the remainder of the 2025 calendar year. Accordi