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Earlier this year, Wilmington introduced a stormwater utility fee, joining most Ohio communities our size and larger in doing so.Beginning in 2002, federal

Over the next few weeks, Wilmington City Council is considering a three-year water rate plan that includes a 5 percent increase in 2022, followed by 3 perc

City eyes wastewater plant updates; $24M work could be ready by Jan. 2024 By John Hamilton - jhamilton@wnewsj.com In back, Councilmembers Kristi Fickert, left, and Kelsey Swindler listen to, in foreground, Public Works Director Rick Schaffer, left, and Safety/Service Director Brian Shidaker as they give updates about the wastewater treatment plant at Public Works Committee meeting on Thursday. John Hamilton | News Journal WILMINGTON — Major updates and upgrades are on the horizon for the Wa...

Local schools ponder whether to lift mask requirements for students Gov. Asa Hutchinson will give a decision on lifting the state-wide mask mandate at the end of March. Some schools say they might stick with the masks anyway. Author: Bailey Devane Updated: 5:55 PM CST March 11, 2021 SPRINGDALE, Ark. — Leaders of local school districts are debating if students should continue wearing masks in class, even if Governor Asa Hutchinson lifts the mask mandate at the e...

GREAT BEND TRIBUNE More By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Kansas Silver Haired Legislature seeks candidates DODGE CITY — The Kansas Silver Haired Legislature (KSHL) is seeking candidates for county delegates. According to Rick Schaffer, executive director of the Southwest Kansas Area Agency On Aging, KSHL is a unicameral legislature consisting of 125 representatives f...

Apply now for Kansas Silver Haired Legislature Dodge City Daily Globe A unicameral legislature consisting of 125 representatives from across Kansas, the Kansas Silver Haired Legislature meets annually in Topeka for the purpose of legislation affecting Kansans of all ages. The Kansas Silver Haired Legislature is currently seeking candidates for county positions, with each county electing one delegate. “Elections for the KSHL county delegates will take place March 17, in the 28 counties in sout...

Mayor in State of the City: Departments moved city forward in ‘20, big projects set for 2021 By John Hamilton - jhamilton@wnewsj.com Mayor John Stanforth gives his State of the City address virtually during Thursday’s Wilmington City Council meeting. John Hamilton | News Journal WILMINGTON — “2020 was the year of perseverance,” said Mayor John Stanforth at the beginning of his State of the City address. At Thursday’s Wilmington City Council meeting, Stanforth recapped the oddities...