Abraham Lincoln Shot!

Abraham Lincoln Shot!

Abraham Lincoln Shot! Witten by Genealogical Society volunteer, Beth Mitchell for the Wilmington News Journal - March 2024 This event occurred years after our country’s turmoil regarding slavery began. Late at night the telegraph wires, on April 15, 1865 hummed with...

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Early Settlers, by Beth Mitchell

Early Settlers, by Beth Mitchell

Early Settlers This article was written by Genealogy Volunteer, Beth Mitchell The 1882 Clinton County History contains many mini-histories of early families. As we read about some of these families, we begin to understand the diversity of some of the early settlers...

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‘Local history is all around…’

‘Local history is all around…’

Originally published in the Wilmington News Journal on 8/22/23 WILMINGTON — The recent installation of a historic photo on Main Street has brought a fresh vibrancy to downtown Wilmington. The collaborative effort between the Clinton County History Center, property...

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Can You Pass The Test?

Can You Pass The Test?

Written by Genealogy Library volunteer, Beth Mitchell. Information for this article appeared in the Wilmington News Journal on Wednesday, May 19, 1880. Each year a test was approved by the school board to be administered to potential teachers for the coming school...

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Headlines and Remembering

Headlines and Remembering

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...

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What Does Memorial Day Mean to Clinton County?

What Does Memorial Day Mean to Clinton County?

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...

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Little Gib: A Story from Port William

Little Gib: A Story from Port William

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 LAST...

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Wayback Wednesday: Clarksville Jail

Wayback Wednesday: Clarksville Jail

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 calling the...

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