Top Stories of 2009
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Readers ranked the top stories of 2009
December 31, 2009
The struggling U.S. economy sent shock waves through the valley in the form of more than 1,000 lost jobs in 2009, which MariettaTimes.com users voted the top news story of the year. » Full Story
1. Area hit hard by job losses in ’09
December 31, 2009
Nearly a year after two plants on Ohio 7 south of Marietta announced they were laying off a combined 170 employees, the region has received some good employment news but recovery still seems a long... » Full Story
2. Marietta man found guilty of sex abuse
December 31, 2009
An assistant prosecutor said he hopes the case of a Marietta man convicted of sexually abusing multiple children brought awareness to the community. » Full Story
3. Officers embroiled in sex scandal
December 31, 2009
Six months after a sex scandal resulted in the resignation of a Washington County sheriff’s deputy, the dismissal of a Marietta firefighter and a police officer, and the demotion of a second Mariett... » Full Story
4. Ex-commissioners investigated
December 31, 2009
A plea deal remains a possibility for the two former Washington County commissioners charged with illegally taking public records from office when they left their elected seats at the end of 200. » Full Story
5. Health care focus of local, national interest
December 31, 2009
It has been one of the most hotly debated and divisive topics of 2009, and the discussion on health care reform will likely continue well into the new year, despite a recent push to passage of a new... » Full Story
6. Noble Co. sheriff resigns under cloud
December 31, 2009
In his three-decade tenure as Noble County sheriff, Landon Smith found himself in trouble with the law more than once, but the allegations that arose this year ultimately led to his resignation, as... » Full Story
7. State budget woes felt locally
December 31, 2009
It’s been six months since the Washington County Public Library and its branches trimmed their operating hours in response to state budget cuts, but patrons are still adjusting. » Full Story
8. Stimulus spending sparks reactions
December 31, 2009
In February, President Barack Obama signed into law the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, a $787 billion stimulus package aimed at boosting the struggling economy and creating jobs. » Full Story
9. Marietta armory project advances
December 31, 2009
After years of debate and discussion, the 95-year-old armory building on Front Street in Marietta is finally getting a facelift. » Full Story
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