February 9, 2012 It’s a drive of about 152 miles from the Ohio Statehouse to Wells Academy in Steubenville, where Gov. John Kasich delivered his State of the State address Tuesday. more »»

February 7, 2012 Too often, public school teachers and administrators are told by the state legislature and Congress they simply must get better — and then they are informed of new rules that make it more difficult... more »»

February 4, 2012 The Columbus pawn shop where buyer Gary Chasin works probably could have made a tidy profit on the item a man found on the street and sold the store for $30. more »»

February 2, 2012 Early voting for the March 6 primary began Tuesday and while there have been about 20 voters so far in Washington County, it seems like many more aren’t aware of the local issue. more »»

January 31, 2012 This week is Catholic Schools Week, with Masses and celebrations set to be held in the churches associated with area Catholic schools. more »»

January 28, 2012 There was word this week that Ohio and West Virginia are spending less and less state money on efforts to help people quit smoking, and less on programs to prevent people from starting tobacco habit... more »»

January 23, 2012 Members of the Wood County Christian boys and girls basketball teams got a once-in-a-lifetime thrill Friday by getting to play a game on an NBA?court. more »»

January 19, 2012 Marietta’s Armory Square renovation project was dealt a blow this week with the news that, under current plans, it may not be able to be financially self-sustaining once up and running. more »»

January 17, 2012 Ohio state government is in the midst of a two-year budget that, as a result of a great deal of creativity and sacrifice, is balanced. more »»

January 14, 2012 First, Ohio Turnpike Commission reported a record low number of fatalities on the 241-mile toll road last year - after the speed limit was raised to 70 mph. Then, state Rep. more »»