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In The News 4 September 2026

Wilmington College trustees extend President Corey Cockerill’s contract through 2031

Wilmington College President Corey Cockerill is overseeing a renaissance informed by a rich student experience, stable enrollment and record retention, increased financial support, high employee job satisfaction and the implementation of a successful strategic plan. She and the Board of Trustees agreed to a five-year contract extension through June of 2031.
Headlines 4 September 2026
New national survey finds rising costs and debt squeezing retirement savings; 85% want Washington to make retirement security a higher priority
As affordability pressures squeeze household budgets, Americans increasingly fear they will not be financially secure in retirement, while also expressing caution about artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency in retirement planning, according to new research from the National Institute on Retirement Security (NIRS).
Headlines 3 September 2026
Husted, Moreno, Balderson back disaster declaration for Ohio following severe storms
Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) joined Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) and Rep. Troy Balderson (R-Ohio) today in urging President Donald Trump and the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) to grant a major disaster declaration for Ohio following devastating damage caused by severe storms that moved through Ohio on Aug. 10-23, 2026.
In The News 3 September 2026
Fatal crash investigated at U.S. 50, S.R. 753
Multiple people were injured after a crash involving a horse and buggy and a motor vehicle in Highland County, according to Ohio State Highway Patrol.
Sports 3 September 2026
NBA announces penalties and findings arising from investigation of LA Clippers and Kawhi Leonard
The NBA has announced that the LA Clippers and Kawhi Leonard have been penalized for violating the salary cap circumvention rules contained in the league’s Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA).  
In The News 3 September 2026
Former McArthur utility clerk sentenced to 18 months 
Cathy Stoughton also was ordered to pay restitution of $125,557.29, with her state retirement account liquidated to go toward the balance.
In The News 3 September 2026
US Paper Mill Company and Homeland Credit Union celebrate success of financial wellness partnership
US Paper Mill Company and Homeland Credit Union are celebrating the success of their Financial Wellness Program partnership after the first five employee participants graduated from the program at the end of July.
In The News 3 September 2026
House Dems block constitutional amendment capping SCOTUS to nine justices
All but one Democrat in the U.S. House helped tank a proposed constitutional amendment Wednesday afternoon that would limit the U.S. Supreme Court to nine justices.
In The News 3 September 2026
UPDATED: Georgetown OSHP Post investigating fatal crash
The Georgetown OSHP Post is investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred at 9:04 p.m. Sept. 2 on U.S. 68 in Brown County.
Sports Hillsboro Greenfield 3 September 2026
Week 3 High School Football Preview

How is it already time for the third game of the Ohio high school football season?

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