Category Archives: Wilmington News Journal

Memorial Day, part one

I shot my first Memorial Day celebration of the year this morning in Port William. One down, two more to go. I was surprised by the quality of light today given the ceremony started at 11 and finished around noon … Continue reading

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Big Top in Sabina

When the circus comes to town… The Big Top rolled into Sabina this afternoon for two shows under an oversize tent, sagging and drenched from persistent rain. The weather forced just about everything and everyone indoors — or intents? — … Continue reading

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Scenes from a (fake) car crash

These are a couple outtakes from a mock crash that I covered at East Clinton High School this afternoon. I took only a handful of stills because I was mainly shooting video. See that below. (And for some reason, these … Continue reading

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BackBeat: A Beatles Tribute

These guys performed at the Murphy Theatre on Saturday night. Frankie and I were both bummed when we learned they would be coming to town on the same night she was scheduled to perform at the General Denver for their … Continue reading

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Earth Day 2011

This past Saturday, April 16, marked the worldwide volunteer event known as Earth Day. It was the third time in as many years that a group of my friends helped organize a clean-up of local parks. They weeded, mulched and … Continue reading

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Blanchester skate night

Brandon Curtis, 17 of Wilmington, gets air during a Blanchester Skate Night on Wednesday, April 13. The monthly skate nights are a collaboration between the Blanchester Police Department and the Clinton County Skatepark Association. (News Journal photo/John Cropper) I liked … Continue reading

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D.C., day two

Today was a long day. I feel like each time I visit the district I’m left completely exhausted at the end of the day — probably something to do with the countless cool things to see and the long walks … Continue reading

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D.C., day one

I’m in Washington, D.C. for the next four days, tagging along with a group of Wilmington College students and covering other topics while I’m out here. Here are some quick frames from the trip so far.

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Ash Wednesday

Heather Fryman, left, and Terri Roberts pose for photographs after an Ash Wednesday service at Faith Lutheran Church in Wilmington on Wednesday night. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Lenten season for most Christians. (News Journal photos/John Cropper)

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Pancakes on Mardi Gras

Today is Fat Tuesday, or, if you’re in the Big Easy, Mardi Gras. The day marks the beginning of the 40-day religious period known as Lent. So, for some feature photos, I stopped by an annual Fat Tuesday pancake dinner … Continue reading

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