Progress 2009
Green home renovations
April 10, 2009
A young family, full of dreams, has found a home in Marietta, and an old house, crippled and crumbling, has found new life. » Full Story
Green attitudes grow at Memorial
April 10, 2009
You step into the doctor’s office and roll up your sleeve, your stomach in knots. » Full Story
Hospital donates surplus food
April 10, 2009
At the end of every day, Marietta Memorial Hospital cook Pat Wheeler digs out the box of plastic bags and scoops into the clear pouches whatever food is left over from that day’s meals. » Full Story
People drawn to waste collections
April 10, 2009
Over the last 19 years, almost 100,000 gallons of paint, solvents, used oil and antifreeze and nearly 140,000 pounds of other chemicals and poisons have been recycled or safely disposed of in... » Full Story
Q&A: Greener living advocate developed habit as a child
April 10, 2009
Marilyn Ortt has long been an advocate for greener living and is involved in a variety of community groups and programs working to make the Mid-Ohio Valley a greener place to live. » Full Story
Being green lives in the spirit of giving
April 10, 2009
Sometimes when the intent is to be giving the result is being green.
When Stephanie Shrider began a community giveaway day seven years ago at St. » Full Story
When Stephanie Shrider began a community giveaway day seven years ago at St. » Full Story
Access to biodiesel fuel grows
April 10, 2009
When the Hickory Grove Country Market on Ohio 339 in Vincent opened last October, owner Claudia Staley took a leap of faith and installed what is reportedly the area’s only commercial biodiesel fuel... » Full Story
Farmers weigh costs of being green
April 10, 2009
Most farmers try to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to maintaining a healthy respect for the environment. » Full Story
Enjoying the outdoors responsibly
April 10, 2009
Wendell Grimm of Marietta believes that the rivers and waters in the region used for recreational boating are cleaner and in better shape today than they were 20 years ago. » Full Story
Armory project an example of green thinking
April 10, 2009
In the forefront of the green movement in the community is the renovation project for Marietta’s National Guard Armory, which has been 10 years in the making and is set to begin soo. » Full Story





