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Notes from town.
Longer reads on what makes Wilmington work: community snapshots, guides for newcomers, and thoughtful notes on the places and people worth knowing. New entries land as we find stories worth telling.
Community snapshot · 5 min read
Wilmington, Ohio at a glance: county seat and college town
A quick portrait of the county seat of Clinton County: a Quaker college since 1870, a dessert invented here, and a century-old theater, all about an hour from three cities.
Out & about · 4 min read
Beyond the square: parks, lakes, and trails within half an hour
Cowan Lake, Caesar Creek, city parks, and a community-built playground: the outdoors are closer than you think.
For newcomers · 5 min read
A newcomer's guide to settling into Wilmington
Schools, commute, neighborhoods, and where to start making this town feel like home.
Events
What's coming up and what's worth leaving the house for.
Neighborhoods
The character of the streets, block by block.
Local spots
The places residents love and newcomers should try.
Community
The people, programs, and causes that knit the town together.
Newcomers
Practical, friendly answers for people moving to town.
Schools & youth
Notes on schools, rec sports, and things for kids to do.
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