by Shelby Boatman | Jun 14, 2023 | Uncategorized
Originally published in the Wilmington News Journal — 6/14/2023 The Wilmington Public Library, in collaboration with the Clinton County History Center, has added access to more than 28,000 newspapers with the addition of Newspapers.com — a searchable archive of...
by Shelby Boatman | Jun 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
This story was written by Genealogical Society volunteer, Beth Mitchell in May 2023. How did you feel when you opened your Wilmington News Journal June 29, 1978? Count the years! Forty- five years ago the article proclaimed Jack McCall leaving the Melvin service...
by Shelby Boatman | May 30, 2023 | Uncategorized
The following speech was given by Executive Director, Shelby Boatman during the 2023 City of Wilmington Memorial Day Service at Sugar Grove Cemetery in honor of the ultimate sacrifice given by CPL JW Denver Williams Jr. The historic information provided was sourced...
by Shelby Boatman | May 3, 2023 | Uncategorized
LITTLE GIB PRESENTATION – The following information was compiled by Suzanne Madison in preparation for a presentation at a monthly Genealogical Society meeting on 4/24/23. The Wilmington News Journal story is available online by clicking here. IN MID NOVEMBER...
by Shelby Boatman | Apr 12, 2023 | Uncategorized
We’re loving today’s Wayback Wednesday! Image is of the Mayor’s office and prison 1880 (as stated on plaque on building) on Main Street in Clarksville, Ohio. #clintoncounty #localhistory Like this image? Reproduction copies of this photo are available by...