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The following are upcoming public meetings in Clinton County:

Norfolk Southern’s first-quarter earnings report Wednesday gave the railroad the opportunity to publicly defend CEO Alan Shaw’s strategy again before investors decide on May 9 whether to back him. Since the railroad already preannounced its disappointing results earlier this month when it disclosed a $600 million settlement over the disastrous February 2023 Ohio derailment there were few surprises in Wednesday’s numbers.

Today is Wednesday, April 24, the 115th day of 2024. There are 251 days left in the year.

The nation’s school meals will get a makeover under new nutrition standards that limit added sugars for the first time, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Wednesday.

Today is Tuesday, April 23, the 114th day of 2024. There are 252 days left in the year.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon is poised to send $1 billion in new military aid to Ukraine, U.S. officials said Tuesday as the Senate began debate on long-awaited legislation to fund the weapons Kyiv desperately needs to stall gains being made by Russian forces in the war.

Authorities responded to a traffic crash involving a semi-trailer and two vehicles on I-71 North, occurring around 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 23. Traffic on I-71 North is currently slightly backed up, but vehicles are being directed through the area. No serious injuries were reported.

Denver Place fifth grade standouts were honored at Monday night’s school board meeting. The students were recognized for their outstanding qualities, including hard work, leadership, kindness, and enthusiasm for learning. Front row (left to right): Lexi Umstead, Jackson Spisak, Ellie Malott, Emiliano Flores-Salmeron, Madison Scarberry, Victoria Maples, and Demetri Groves. Back row (left to right): Phaelin Earich, Ansley Doyle, Ryan Rudduck, King Price, Madilyn Dorsch, Thaisyn Hensley, and Parker Edwards.

HILLSBORO — Two teenagers suffered life-threatening injuries Saturday in a one-car accident on S.R. 73 just south of Hillsboro, according to the Wilmington Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

NEW VIENNA — In a celebration of Earth Day’s 54th anniversary on Monday, East Clinton Elementary School proudly unveiled its newest eco-friendly endeavor with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the “Land Habitat.”