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Made in Marietta: Marble maker
February 10, 2012 When it opened its doors 25 years ago, JABO in Reno was one of many marble manufacturers in the United States and it produced 3.5 million marbles a day. more »»
Missed jail date costly
February 10, 2012 A Hockingport woman linked to the 2010 death of an Athens teen will spend an additional month in prison after she pleaded guilty this week to failing to report to jail on an earlier conviction. more »»
Slaves escaped, but freedom wasn’t assured
February 10, 2012 Escaping from pro-slavery Virginia into anti-slavery Ohio was no guarantee of freedom or safety for runaway slaves in the early 1800. more »»
Wolf Creek holds info sessions on levy
February 10, 2012 WATERFORD — The Wolf Creek Local Schools administration is holding information sessions to make its case for a levy renewal on the March ballot, but more communication about the issue is taking plac... more »»
Marietta council getting connected
February 10, 2012 Marietta City Council’s finance committee members agreed Thursday to link the e-Gov Basics system to the city’s current website at a cost of $3,000 per year. more »»
County department heads get audit details
February 10, 2012 Washington County’s department heads are being asked by the county commissioners to review findings in the most recent state audit and provide in writing what their corrective actions will be. more »»
Around town
February 10, 2012 Chicken and rib dinner at Post 159 American Legion Post 159 in Williamstown will hold a chicken and rib dinner from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday. The cost is $7 per person, or $6 for those 65 and older. more »» 
Double dip ban
February 9, 2012 A recently introduced bill in the Ohio House of Representatives would prevent retired public employees from collecting their pension while working another government jo. more »»
City hall raises red flag over the armory
February 9, 2012 An email sent to Marietta City Council members Tuesday on behalf of the city's administration expressed reservations about the Armory Square project and doubt that it could be successful under the... more »»
FirstEnergy closing power plant
February 9, 2012 ST. MARYS, W.Va.— The Willow Island Power Station in Pleasants County is one of three aging coal-fired power plants in West Virginia that will be shut down later this year, FirstEnergy Corp. more »»
Wave of break-ins reported in Marietta
February 9, 2012 A series of daring breaking and enterings in and around Marietta has police and business owners on alert. Local police have investigated at least six break-ins since mid-January. more »»
Council gets a peek at new restaurant
February 9, 2012 Members of Marietta City Council’s streets and transportation committee on Wednesday had a first look at plans for the new McDonald’s restaurant to be built on Glendale Roa. more »» 
‘Forgotten’ cemetery: Harmar stands alone as the oldest
February 9, 2012 Sandwiched between Fort Harmar Drive, a set of railroad tracks and Wood Street on Marietta’s west side is an often forgotten cemetery that local historians say is full of significance. more »»
Beverly council, mayor at odds over board
February 9, 2012 BEVERLY — A Beverly Village Council member criticized the village’s mayor during a regular council meeting Wednesday evening, saying he inappropriately handled the dismissal of a Beverly Cemetery... more »»
Williamstown High teacher wins state grant
February 9, 2012 WILLIAMSTOWN — A Wood County Schools history teacher has been awarded a $2,000 Classroom Innovation grant. more »»
Driver eludes police after chase
February 9, 2012 PARKERSBURG — Local police are looking for a driver who led them on a high-speed chase early Wednesday morning. The chase started around 3:30 a.m. more »»
Around town
February 9, 2012 Coyote Hunt Tourney in March The Washington Soil and Water Conservation District will hold the first Coyote Hunt Tournament March 16-1. more »» 
Bomb threat guilty plea
February 8, 2012 A Marietta man is left facing up to eight years in prison after he pleaded guilty Tuesday to calling in a bomb threat to Washington State Community College last May. Ronald G. more »»
Willow Island plant to close
February 8, 2012 According to a release from FirstEnergy Corp., three coal-fired power plants in West Virginia will be closed as of Sept. 1. The closure includes the Willow Island plant in Pleasants County. more »»
Global politics may fuel new price spike to $4
February 8, 2012 Folks may soon have to dig deeper in their pockets to fill up their tanks, as industry experts are predicting that fuel will be $4 or more per gallon by May. more »» Annual baked steak dinner February 10, 2012 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Norwood United Methodist Church, Families’ Activity Center, Oakwood Avenue and Colegate Drive, Marietta.; $8 adults; kids 2-12 $4, variety of baked goods; tickets may be purchased in advance from church members or at the door; proceeds will go toward church repairs; 374-560. more » Community Events
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Gray matterFebruary 6, 2012 First of all, I want to apologize to anyone who wasted their valuable time looking for updates of my blog when it has been so long since I got a chance to write. I'll try to do better. more » Latest Blogs |
