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Sunshine is nice, but don’t get too much
May 20, 2013 With the return of the summer sun, it is time for everyone to think about the dangers of skin cancer. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, with . more »»
Natural gas deserves a priority as fuel for cars, trucks
May 18, 2013 President Obama has it half right when it comes to weaning Americans off oil - his plan promotes using natural gas to fuel vehicles but also promotes electric-powered vehicles and solar and wind... more »»
Hands off Ohio rainy day fund
May 17, 2013 My, how far the state has come. When the Ohio legislature approves the next two-year state budget, whether it’s Gov. more »»
A Gibbs move adds up to a loss for local districts
May 16, 2013 The Athens City Board of Education has a meeting today and members could be deciding whether to make an official job offer to Tom Gibbs, current superintendent of both the Warren and Fort Frye... more »»
Manchin determined to get new gun bill approved
May 15, 2013 U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin seems determined to gain full Senate approval of updates to federal background check rules for prospective gun buyers. Though the amendment he and Sen. Pat Toomey, R-Pa. more »»
Revenue tempers gambling fever for Ohioans
May 14, 2013 Ohioans probably should not be terribly concerned about the substantial dropoff in revenue — and thus, a reduction in tax income for local and state governments — at the state’s four gambling casino... more »»
Merchants and Artist Walk draws people to local shops
May 13, 2013 Imagine this scene: In spite of cool, rainy weather all day, Marietta’s shopping district was full of families and couples strolling the downtown and Harmar District sidewalks anyway. more »»
Don’t be quick to legalize pot
May 11, 2013 No matter what states do, possession of marijuana for recreational use is banned by federal law. And no matter how widespread its illegal use, serious questions remain about its safety. more »»
Police need to push; neighbors need to be interested
May 10, 2013 The discovery of three young women who were missing for more than a decade in Cleveland calls for action in several ways, the most basic of which is to know our own neighborhoods, if not our... more »»
Sentences should punish criminals
May 9, 2013 Intermittent sentences, postponed sentences and furlough days for local offenders heading to jail seems to have become a regular part of sentencings in Washington County. more »»
Don’t mess with who pays in-state tuition fees
May 8, 2013 Attending a public university in Ohio could become a lot cheaper for residents of other states if the General Assembly approves a provision in the state budget bill. Doing so would be crazy, howeve. more »»
Ohio Senate should nix bill to allow drinking on city streets
May 7, 2013 Police officers have enough trouble with public intoxication without being told, “Get lost, cop. I’m allowed to drink on the stree. more »»
Humble local hero finally gets a place in Hall of Fame
May 6, 2013 Typical of many military heroes, Vietnam veteran Gary Rhoades, 67, of Marietta, prefers to tell stories of the bravery displayed by his fellow soldiers decades ago. more »»
Share the road with motorcycles
May 4, 2013 Motorcycle wrecks involving injuries were trending downward until last year. The Ohio State Highway Patrol reported there were 3,674 motorcycle accidents involving injuries in 2008. more »»
Alliance sets solid standards for oil, gas industry
May 3, 2013 Industry and environmental groups do not often see eye-to-eye. But a group of companies in the shale oil and gas industry has decided to take its own step toward improved stewardship. more »»
Safeguards don’t exist to filter news online
May 2, 2013 The desire to know sometimes trumps perspective, and it happens more and more in the high-speed world of social networks and instant Internet news. more »»
Crackdown on Internet cafes can eliminate law breakers
May 1, 2013 When it comes to gambling and the law, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is right to be mounting a campaign to assist local police departments in cracking down on “Internet cafes. more »»
Drivers: Be extra careful in ‘cone’ zones
April 30, 2013 Yellow dandelions are popping up in yards and orange construction barrels are beginning to appear on area roads. more »»
Memorial makes huge commitment to local community
April 29, 2013 Memorial Health System is making a huge investment in the Mid-Ohio Valley that should make everyone confident about the futur. more »»
Dispose of medication safely and securely
April 27, 2013 Many of us have unused medication in the house and often we aren’t sure the best way to dispose of it. That’s why today’s Medication Take Back Day is so important. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. more »»
Attacks show need to address mental illness
April 26, 2013 While President Barack Obama and most members of Congress have focused on gun control since the school massacre in Newtown, Conn. more »» Little Muskingum Grange #2621 May 20, 2013 potluck meeting, Grange Hall. more » Community Events
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