Zelma Furnish has announced that she is a candidate for re-election as the Democratic State Central Committee member for the 17th Senatorial District.

More than 120 academically talented high school students had an opportunity to compete for full ride academic scholarships this winter in Wilmington College's Scholars Program Competition.

A Greenfield man, Nathan Murray, 20, faces charges of importuning, a felony of the third degree, and misdemeanor possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia after an investigation by the Greenfield Police Department.

Ohio First Lady Frances Strickland has accepted an invitation to attend the opening of Wilmington College's upcoming exhibit "Bridges of Friendship: How Children Learn about Other Cultures."

Martin's SUPERVALU announces the start of their Pump Perks Fuel Rewards program. Pump Perks allows customers to save on fuel by making purchases at Martin's SUPERVALU. Customers can choose from over 1,000 items identified with the Pump Perks tag. These tags also identify the amount per gallon discount earned if the product is purchased. The fuel discounts can be redeemed at Sardinia Fuel Mart, located at 153 Winchester Street.

These students have succeeded in achieving the status of Whiteoak Jr.

Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland was officially named chairman of the Midwestern Governors Association (MGA) and the Council of Great Lakes Governors, during meetings in Washington, D.C., for the National Governors’ Association.

Laura Curliss of Clinton County has announced her candidacy for state representative for Ohio's 86th House District, which includes Clinton, Highland and Pike counties.

Leesburg resident Alison Gingerich, who is currently appearing Thursday nights at 10 p.m. on Lifetime's popular "Project Runway" and "Models of the Runway," was selected as one of the top ten finalists on the Thursday, Feb. 18 episode.

The days may be short and the weather may be taking its toll, but there's always something to look forward to in February - the Cabin Fever Arts Festival.

More than 1,000 high school students from around Ohio and neighboring states are expected to converge in Wilmington Wednesday (Feb. 24) to hone their skills at judging swine, sheep, horses and beef and dairy cattle.

      The Patri-Tots Learning Center at Southern State Community College’s North Campus in Wilmington didn’t just pass its recent state licensing inspection, it obtained a rating of 100 percent compliant. This follows the same perfect rating earned in 2009 by the Patri-Tots Learning Center at SSCC’s Central Campus in Hillsboro.

Get ready for spring quarter at Southern State Community College—online registration for continuing students begins Monday, Feb. 22, and in-person registration for new and continuing students begins Tuesday, Feb. 23. Classes will start Monday, March 29, and schedules are available at all campus locations as well as on the college’s web site, www.sscc.edu.