John Hamilton, Wilmington News Journal Journalist Profile

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Column: New jail presents Monroe County with chance to make vital change

Oct 2, 2024 | heraldtimesonline.com | John Hamilton

For decades, our community – like our state and country – has incarcerated people at radically high rates compared to the rest of the world. Mass incarceration has devastated generations – especially people of color and people living in poverty. Progressive organizations and advocates consistently urge that we reverse this terrible trend. Vital movements against mass incarceration are making progress. Here in Monroe County we have a responsibility and an immediate opportunity to do our part.
Russia Ukraine War

Jun 23, 2024 | citizentribune.com | John Hamilton

Genuine Log Home with a beautiful Creek! This home is located on 1.5 acres and has a stunning park-like setting. There is an oversized triple carport with cement pad and electric run to it. It is accessed by a concrete driveway. The home is located on a dead end paved road with very little t…
Stewart, Woods face off in commissioner race

Mar 8, 2024 | wnewsj.com | John Hamilton

CLINTON COUNTY — Incumbent Brenda Woods and May Stewart, the general manager at Charlie’s Bar & Concessions at the Murphy Theatre, are facing off in one of two Clinton County Commissioner primary races in the March 19 primary election. Woods has served as county commissioner for two terms and previously served as the Wayne Township fiscal officer, executive assistant to former Wilmington Mayor Randy Riley, and clerk/assistant county administrator for the commissioners.
Shidaker, Wilkin square off to become county prosecutor

Mar 5, 2024 | wnewsj.com | John Hamilton

CLINTON COUNTY — Two former assistant county prosecutors for Clinton County are seeking to become the new county prosecutor at the March 19 primary election. Chief Deputy County Prosecutor Kaitlin Wilkin and Brian Shidaker, the current deputy public service director for Wilmington, are running in the Republican primary. The current county prosecutor, Andrew McCoy, is seeking the role of Clinton County Common Pleas Court Judge. John “Tim” Rudduck, the current judge, is not seeking reelection.
Drive-in demolition begins

Mar 1, 2024 | wnewsj.com | John Hamilton

Crews started the demolition of the old Wilmington Drive-In Theater on Thursday. The drive-in theater last operated in 2015 and is now the site of a housing development. The area was rezoned in 2022 by Wilmington City Council. The area will feature 113 single-family residents. John Hamilton | News Journal photoCrews started the demolition of the old Wilmington Drive-In Theater on Thursday. The drive-in theater last operated in 2015 and is now the site of a housing development.
Marriage Licenses

Mar 1, 2024 | wnewsj.com | John Hamilton

WILMINGTON — Below is a marriage licenses report from Clinton County Probate Court. It includes the names of the couple, their towns of residence, ages and occupations. The following people received a marriage license in February:• Justin Michael Baker, 44, a welder, and Christine Marina Striggles, 27, a crew trainer, both of Wilmington• Casey Lee Boyer, 27, a UPS driver, and Megan Stephanie Moore, 25, a branch manager, both of Blanchester.
New Farmers’ Market managers announced

Feb 26, 2024 | wnewsj.com | John Hamilton

CLINTON COUNTY — The Clinton County Farmers’ Market and Energize Clinton County recently announced new managers for the 2024 season of the Farmers’ Market. Elise Snarr will serve as the market manager, according to a news release. Snarr is “a Wilmington College junior studying Resource Conservation and Regenerative Agriculture and familiar face at the Market having also worked previously with our local vendors,” the release states. Lora Graziani will serve as the assistant manager.
Yonkers, NY man accused of sexually abusing Wilmington child

Feb 26, 2024 | wnewsj.com | John Hamilton

WILMINGTON — A Yonkers, New York man has been charged in the U.S. Southern District Court of Ohio for allegedly engaging in sexual acts with a child and video recording the abuse.
Tractor-trailer accident on I-71 causes injury, traffic back-up

Feb 23, 2024 | wnewsj.com | John Hamilton

Ohio State Highway Patrol – Wilmington Post responded to a single-vehicle accident Friday morning on I-71 near Route 72 in Liberty Township. The accident caused a massive traffic backup. According to the Wilmington Post, a tractor-trailer drove off the right side of the road, overcorrected, went into the median, and turned over. The driver was seriously injured and was transported via ground transport to Clinton Memorial Hospital for treatment.
Fire at county official’s home under investigation

Feb 23, 2024 | wnewsj.com | John Hamilton

MIDLAND — The Ohio State Fire Marshal’s Office is currently investigating a fire that occurred at a county official’s house. Andy Ellinger, senior public information officer for the Ohio Department of Commerce, confirmed they were investigating a fire that occurred at the 1700 block of State Route 28 E in Midland/Washington Township, the home of the clerk of courts Cindy Bailey. The fire occurred on Feb. 14.