|
No green for the greens?
MITCH CASEY The Marietta Times
Amid bags parked at the bottom of a hill, golfer Tim Tilton makes his way up to the fifth tee box Friday while playing at the Marietta Country Club.
July 19, 2008
At least once per week during the summer, Gary Russell and his golfing buddies used to pack a car and head out of town for a round of golf.
But with the high price of gasoline, Russell, 69, of Torch, said his group has decided to keep their play a little closer to home this summer.
“We’re still playing just as much as we used to. I don’t think most guys are going to give up something they enjoy doing so much,” Russell said. “I think a lot will cut back on how much they travel to play.... It seems like most guys are just playing the local courses more.
» Full Story
Drug raid nets two arrests
July 19, 2008
Two Columbus men allegedly threw 71 grams of crack cocaine and a loaded gun out the window of a Harmar home Thursday, but that wasn’t enough to keep them both from being charged with first-degree felonies.
» Full Story
County may face $3.6M deficit
July 19, 2008
Based on preliminary budget requests, Washington County may be as much as $3.6 million short for 2009.
» Full Story
Appeal could stall city suit
July 19, 2008
An Ohio 4th District Court of Appeals ruling in a writ of mandamus lawsuit against Marietta’s mayor and City Council has been appealed to the Ohio Supreme Court by members of the local Citizens for Responsible Government group, interveno
» Full Story
Top Headline Poll
Will you play Keno when it is available at Ohio businesses?
Yes
14%
No
81%
Unsure
5%
Online Newspaper Ads
|
|
Featured Ad
Hill, Peterson, Carper, Bee & Deitzler, PLLC
|
Blogs
Gray matter
Jim Bartholow
Upon Further Review
Evan Bevins
Editor's desk
Jennifer Houtman
Baby steps
Erin O'Neill
It's your internet
Art Smith
Close
|
Jim Bartholow
|
Walk of Honor popular
Mon, July 7, 2008 @ 10:55AM
Haven't been to the site yet, but I've noticed Marietta's Walk of Honor has been attracting lots of people. The visitors seem to be all ages, which to me means the walk's meaning spans generations, from young couples, families and folks in motorized carts. When I first heard about the Walk of Honor, it seemed like a nice idea, but then I didn't really think much more about it. Marietta is a better place today because of the people who came up with the idea and worked hard and long to get the job done with hundreds of bricks sold. It's amazing that those names of veterans can touch a nerve with people. I know the feeling I had when I visited the Vietnam Veterans Wall in Washington, D.C. A powerful display. Anyway, I'm going to have to get down there to see our walk. Reading about the walk got me to thinking about my uncle Harold Bartholow from New Philadelphia. He died a few years ago and at his funeral was a full military color guard.
|
|
Close
|
Evan Bevins
|
Death and Superheroes
Tue, July 15, 2008 @ 6:25PM
It's the summer of the superhero at the multiplex, and I, as a comic book geek, should be thrilled. But some scenes in recent blockbusters have given me pause. If you haven't seen “Iron Man,” “The Incredible Hulk” or “Hancock,” beware of the minor spoilers that lie ahead, though I'll try not to reveal any major plot points. In “Iron Man,” the titular hero intervenes when a terrorist group is laying waste to towns in a foreign country and the United States won't get involved. When the bad guys put guns to the heads of civilians and later, when he's attacked by a tank, Iron Man puts the villains down with lethal force. In the new incarnation of the “Hulk,” the green goliath is, as usual, being pursued by the military. When his lady love, Betty Ross, is endangered by an Army helicopter, the Hulk knocks the chopper out of the sky, resulting in an explosion no one could have survived.
|
|
Close
|
Jennifer Houtman
|
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.
|
|
Close
|
Erin O'Neill
|
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.
|
|
Close
|
Art Smith
|
Tags make pages easier to find
Mon, June 30, 2008 @ 4:34PM
Nearly every person on the planet has now used a search engine. For most that means they go to Google and type in a few key words and what they are looking for pops up. The magic behind returning exactly what you are looking for has made Google billions and has spawned the new "science" of search engine optimization. If you operate a Web site you try very hard to supply the search engine what it wants. Google uses some 200 factors when rating sites, exactly how they use them remains a trade secret. Tons of books, articles, and web pages have been written to offer tips on how to make pages more search engine friendly. It boils down though, to having good content and then letting the search engines index the site. A good web site helps this task out by having special tags on a site.
|
Calendars
|
« June 2008
|
Community Events
July 2008
|
August 2008 »
|
|
Close
|
|
|
|
Sunday
|
Monday
|
Tuesday
|
Wednesday
|
Thursday
|
Friday
|
Saturday
|
29
|
30
|
1
|
2
|
3
|
4
|
5
|
6
|
7
|
8
|
9
|
10
|
11
|
12
|
13
|
14
|
15
|
16
|
17
|
18
|
19
|
20 TODAY
|
21
|
22
|
23
|
24
|
25
|
26
|
27
|
28
|
29
|
30
|
31
|
1
|
2
|
|
|
The Fair on Saturday
Show taping
cheering & drills teams
Bands & Their Members