The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal invites elementary school-aged students across Ohio to break out their crayons, colored pencils and markers to help highlight the importance of fire safety as part of the 2026–2027 Fire Safety Poster Contest. Held annually, the contest encourages young learners to explore fire safety concepts and visually demonstrate their understanding of fire prevention.

President Donald Trump and U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon recentlly touted a national private school voucher program set to launch in early 2027.

In the often-cluttered world of college rankings and ratings, Colleges of Distinction prides itself as an “unconventional guide” featuring schools with engaging programs. Wilmington College recently received word of its inclusion again this year — the eighth consecutive year — as one of the nation’s "Best Colleges," as selected by Colleges of Distinction.

Attorneys representing student staff at two University of Alabama magazines shut down by the school late last year appealed a lower court ruling to the U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals recently.

The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) and the Highland County Community Fund have awarded over $870,000 in donor-established postsecondary scholarships to students across the 32-county region, including a student from Highland County.

A Louisiana teacher is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to hear his constitutional challenge to a state law that requires the Ten Commandments to be posted in K-12 and college classrooms.

Wilmington College recognized 21 members of its faculty and staff for service milestones, ranging from five to 40 years, during its annual Opening Year Meeting on Aug. 18.

The U.S. Department of Justice has sued New York, Connecticut and Vermont over laws that allow immigrants in the country without permanent legal status to pay in-state college tuition in the states where they live.

Wilmington College and Kettering Health have entered into an agreement that provides medical services for students at the campus Health & Wellness Center and gives students more direct access to Kettering’s newly expanded medical services in Wilmington.

The officer retreat is a great opportunity for members to get to know each other, learn more about their roles and participate in team bonding. 

The Mowrystown FFA Chapter has obtained the two-star National Chapter award. 

On June 11, ICE agents trailed a car into the parking lot of Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/Middle School in Baltimore. For the family riding in that car, an everyday school drop off quickly devolved into chaos.

The Hillsboro Great Oaks FFA Chapter hosts a summer meeting every year. This year we are able to host it at our chapter presidents farm which is Starlite Dairy & Grain. 

Connor Yochum exhibited at the Maine-Chi Jr nationals, he was second in class with his chi-angus heifer and was on the Champion  fitting team in the Jr. Division.  

President Corey Cockerill marveled at “The Remarkable Wilmington College” as it stands on the precipice of a new academic year. She addressed a gathering of faculty, staff and coaches at the Opening Year Meeting on Tuesday (Aug. 18), the annual kickoff to the Fall Semester for employees. Classes started Aug. 24.