The Wilmington News Journal is a community-focused newspaper based in Wilmington, Ohio, that serves as the primary news provider and paper of record for Clinton County. Founded on October 15, 1915, by W. J. Galvin as the Wilmington Daily News, the publication evolved through historical mergers before operating for years under a Tuesday-through-Saturday print schedule. In August 2025, the newspaper adapted its print operations to rise above production costs by merging its physical edition with the Washington Court House Record-Herald and the Hillsboro Times-Gazette to form a combined 32-page regional paper called The Connector, though all three continue to maintain their own separate, hyper-local digital sites. Previously owned by AIM Media Midwest, the publication officially transitioned to West Virginia-based HD Media LLC in September 2026. Operating from its offices at 1547 Rombach Avenue, the News Journal features a dedicated staff—including regional editor Ryan Carter and sports editor Mark Huber—to deliver vital coverage of Clinton County municipal government, community updates, crime, obituaries, and local high school athletics