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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

WILMINGTON, OH (October 14, 2025)— The City of Wilmington announces that due to a water valve leak, water service was disrupted on October 14 in the Northeast Quadrant, specifically on N. Lincoln St., N. Walnut St., Lorish Ave., Xenia Ave., and N. South Street. This repair may also cause additional disruptions in water quality, including discolored water and/or potentially a temporary increase in lead levels in the drinking water. A boil advisory has not been issued at this t

Main Street Pocket Park On October 18, 2025, from 11am to 2pm, Main Street Wilmington (MSW) will host its 3rd Annual 'Merchant...

On September 18, 2025, Tobacco Plus opened in Wilmington, Ohio at 850 Rombach Avenue next to Donatos Pizza and Hot Head Burritos. The tobacco store sells cigarettes, cigars, vaping/e-cigarette products, smoking accessories, drinks, snacks, candles, and even Labubu dolls . According to David Fayyaz, an employee at the store, Tobacco Plus has roughly ten locations, mostly located in the Columbus area. They chose to open in Wilmington, their furthest south location, to try to "

WILMINGTON, Ohio (October 7, 2025) — In the often-cluttered world of college rankings and ratings, Colleges of Distinction prides itself...

Photo: left to right, Back row: Sarah Stevenson, Stephanie Tharp, Tracey Meyers, Stephanie Butler, Nancy McCormick, Front row: Mary...

Health Alliance Donated Bench to Local Trail "It's community, community meaning Clinton County Oriented, " stated Kay Fisher, President...

Kat Reynolds addresses the Wilmington City Council during the public comments portion of the meeting. At the October 2, 2025, Wilmington...

Traffic Signal Poles on Rombach Avenue WILMINGTON, OH (October 3, 2025) — The City of Wilmington informs the public that Capital Electric...

Student Volunteers WILMINGTON, OH (October 3, 2025) — TriHealth Clinton Regional Hospital proudly hosted its 18th annual Brake for...