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Christian speaker touches on tiny houses as an option in addressing Wilmington homelessness

WILMINGTON — When he was in college a quarter century ago, Christian activist and author Shane Claiborne got involved in a struggle to help...

County’s Hall of Heroes honoring veterans has new home

WILMINGTON — An exhibit honoring local military veterans has a new home.The Hall of Heroes, originally displayed in the Clinton County Courthouse, is now...

Wilmington Homecoming Parade & Royalty

Sara Moore of S’Moore Creations toured downtown on a breezy, chilly Thursday night with her camera for the News Journal and captured these images...

‘Cane spirit on parade for homecoming 2022

WILMINGTON — Wilmington held its annual Homecoming Parade through the city on a cool Thursday evening featuring the district’s sports teams, cheerleaders, the band...

Juvenile arrested for social media threat

WILMINGTON — A juvenile has been arrested for making alleged threats over a social media app.A Thursday news release from the Wilmington Police Department...

Going down: First of 3 blighted houses

WILMINGTON — The demolition of three houses in the City of Wilmington got underway Wednesday beginning at 139 A St. by Young’s Excavating &...

Wilmington schools re-open

Police were an added presence as classes resumed Wednesday at Wilmington City Schools, including (shown) Wilmington High School. On Tuesday, district schools were canceled...

Clinton-Massie looks to take security measures

ADAMS TOWNSHIP — Anticipated security upgrades for Clinton-Massie schools — at least those that can be made public — include a new key-card entry...

Clinton County Grand Jury indicts 15 people

WILMINGTON — A local man was indicted with third-degree felony (F3) domestic violence (DV), with court papers showing he has five prior convictions for...

CCYC awarded $7K from Taco Bell

WILMINGTON — Clinton County Youth Council received a $7,000 grant from the Taco Bell Foundation Tuesday to support youth programming in Clinton County.The funds...