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Car collides with school bus
BRAD BAUER The Marietta Times
ABOVE: A medic walks past the scene of a Tuesday wreck on Jennings Hill Road that injured six area teens. All of the teens were riding in the car, according to the Marietta post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Marietta City s’chools Bus No. 29 had two students aboard at the time of the crash. No one on the bus required medical transport. BELOW: The interior of the PT Cruiser.
August 27, 2008
A combination of speed and too many occupants in a car may have contributed to a Tuesday afternoon crash on Jennings Hill Road involving a carload of teens and a school bus.
Six teens in a PT Cruiser were transported to area hospitals following the 4:30 p.m. wreck.
Coty Adams, 17, of Whipple, was listed in serious condition this morning at Grant Medical Center in Columbus. The patrol listed Adams as a rear seat passenger in the car.
Driver of the car is listed as Brandon Payne, 17, of Marietta.
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August 27, 2008
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August 27, 2008
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Can't drive 55 ... or 25 for that matter
Mon, August 25, 2008 @ 2:42PM
We had the unfortunate opportunity to drive out Pike Street shortly after noon last Wednesday. I had heard about the traffic out the Pike during the ongoing widening project, but I had never really run into much of a problem until this trip. I guess we had never tried to travel during this peak hour. I'll tell you this much: never again. A trip that normally takes 15 minutes from our house near Marietta Memorial Hospital took a full 45 minutes. I expected a little back up of traffic, but this started before the I-77 bridge! The traffic was a real pain, but what really got me was the attitude of some of the drivers we share the road with. Scores of drivers passed us on the right to get into the Wal-Mart lot. Leslie and I thought, "Wall-Mart must be really busy." Wrong!! Many of these drivers thought they could get around the bottleneck by cutting through the Wal-Mart and Lowe's lots and pull back onto Pike Street at County House Lane.
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Summer Viewing (4 of 4)
Thu, July 31, 2008 @ 3:03PM
The blockbuster season is winding down, with most of the predicted hits having already arrived in theaters. But that doesn't mean there aren't good times to be had while we wait for the Oscar-bait movies of the fall and winter. Here are my recommendations on what to see each weekend in August: • Aug. 1 — “Swing Vote” Kevin Costner stars in this movie about the presidential election being decided by one man. And since there's an election coming up, the film is likely to generate plenty of conversation (at least, that's what the studio is probably hoping). It has the potential to be an interesting satire or an over-the-top message movie, but I'm hoping for the former. Alternative: “The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor,” for those who haven't had enough special effects-laden epics (if such a thing is even possible). • Aug.
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Future leaders
Wed, July 2, 2008 @ 11:29AM
Do you know a young adult at your business or organization who stands out as a leader despite their young age? Someone who gets things done and sets an example for others? Is this someone you'd like to see recognized for their hard work and commitment? Then now is the time to nominate such a person for The Marietta Times Faces of the Future contest. It's a special section printed at the end of July, and those up-and-coming young people will be featured with photos and stories. The nomination process is easy. Just fill out a form that's running frequently in The Marietta Times and send it in, or call or email me directly at jhoutman@mariettatimes.com or 376-5401. We know there are lots of people under the age of 40 making a difference at work and in the community. We want to know about them and share their stories with our readers. Please take time to nominate someone today! The deadline for nominations is Monday, July 7.
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And the award goes to…
Tue, July 15, 2008 @ 7:16PM
A few weeks ago, some friends, my sister, my dad and I took our children to the movies after weeks of my daughter pleading to see “Kung Fu Panda.” (Thanks a lot McDonald's) Every day she would ask, “Are we going to Kung Fu Panda now?” And every day I would reply “In a few days.” Well the day finally came and the stars were in alignment. There was one seasoned professional in the group of toddlers and preschoolers but the other three children were newbies. I expected the worst and prepared for an all out battle. My sister and I drove separately in case one of us needed to make an emergency get-away; we bought popcorn and packed toys and explained that the lights would go out and it would be pretty loud. Much to my delight, the kids were perfectly well-behaved and really seemed to enjoy themselves. I had heard nightmare stories and read other blogs about screaming tots at the movies … and the people who hate them.
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The Web way is not always the best way
Sat, August 23, 2008 @ 7:56AM
The Internet has revolutionized many industries including, the travel. The Web has dramatically altered the airline industry. Booking a flight once took a trip to the travel agent who would type in a series of complex codes to determine the best way to get to where you need to go. Today’s scores of sites to exist to help you book a flight from and to any where in the world. A few months ago I used one of the sites to book a flight from which I am writing this blog. The site told me to log back in later to pick my seat. Somehow I forgot this detail and got stuck with what has to be the worst of the 150 or so on this plane. I’m in the very last row of the plane. Out my window I have a lovely view of a very loud jet engine – that’s ALL I can see – I know we need it to stay in the air, but I feel like I’m under the hood of a very expensive car.
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