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Fouss sentence handed down
May 17, 2013 An attempt to help a friend resulted in a former Marietta daycare provider receiving three years community control sanctions and 17 days in the Washington County Jail from Judge Randall Burnworth... more »»
Truck overturns in Marietta
May 17, 2013 The driver of a delivery truck filled with bundles of cardboard was rescued by a few bystanders after his vehicle ran off the road and overturned in the parking lot of the former Movie Gallery at th... more »»
BrAva backpacks for sick kids
May 17, 2013 TUNNEL—“What do we want? A cure for cancer! When do we want it? Now!” The cheer rang out Thursday from more than 50 Warren Elementary sixth grade students who spent the morning filling drawstring... more »»
Decision on Lawrence Elementary delayed again
May 17, 2013 Parents and grandparents of students at Lawrence Elementary School pleaded for the chance at autonomy at the Frontier Board of Education regular meeting Thursday night, but still no decision was mad... more »»
Around town for May 17
May 17, 2013 WSCC board to meet Monday at 4 p.m. The Washington State Community College Board of Trustees will hold their monthly meeting at 4 p.m. Monday in the Community Room of the main building on campus. more »»
City Police hiring
May 16, 2013 The Marietta Police Department will offer the first portion of its civil service examination Saturday in hopes of filling three patrolman positions that have been vacant for around four months. more »»
Cancer survivors model
May 16, 2013 Something unique is planned for tonight's 10th annual Strecker Cancer Center Fashion Show fundraiser-all 30 models and 15 volunteers assisting with the program are current or past patients at the... more »»
18 thirdgraders at B-V school retake state exam
May 16, 2013 A group of third grade students at Barlow-Vincent Elementary recently completed retesting of the Ohio Academic Assessment of Reading and Mathematics after their first round of testing was invalidate... more »»
Update on city’s development plan
May 16, 2013 The turnout was a bit light for Wednesday’s report card to the community by the Marietta Development Advisory Board as more than 20 people heard a status report on the Marietta City Comprehensive... more »»
Frozen treats serve as fundraiser
May 16, 2013 Reading. Writing. ‘Rithmatic. Now add rum raisin and raspberry to the mix. more »»
County’s Relay For Life event Fri., Sat. in Belpre
May 16, 2013 For the 19th year, Belpre Civitan Park will host the Relay for Life of Washington County on Friday and Saturday at Civitan Park. The event will begin at 4 p.. more »»
Wade Cemetery opened in 1821 with 1 burial
May 16, 2013 INDEPENDENCE TWP. — Independence Township’s Wade Cemetery was established with the death of one woman in 1821. “The death and burial of Nancy Rea Sr. more »»
Around town
May 16, 2013 Fish fry fundraiser for Right Path The Right Path for Washington County’s fourth annual all-you-can eat $10 fish fry fundraiser will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. more »»
MMH growth
May 15, 2013 Earth-moving activity has begun on the six-acre lot owned by Marietta’s Memorial Health System at the corner of East Eighth and Wayne streets just off Pike Street in preparation for the constructio... more »»
County health grant in jeopardy
May 15, 2013 The Washington County Health Department could lose a federal grant worth $158,000 a year if the department does not hire a full-time administrator by June 3, according to information released during... more »»
Program gives criminals tools to change their lives
May 15, 2013 A program designed to rehabilitate criminal offenders by changing the way they think and behave is now being offered to Washington County offenders. more »»
Waterford sisters chase a dream
May 15, 2013 BEVERLY—Two local teens will soon have the opportunity to step into the spotlight at an event that may prove to be the bright spot of a rough year. more »»
Warm nights, cool tunes
May 15, 2013 Several popular outdoor music series are slated to return this summer with weekly and monthly events scheduled in Marietta, Williamstown, Parkersburg and Belpre. more »»
Fenton’s new owner seeks help, money via Kickstarter
May 15, 2013 WILLIAMSTOWN — Fenton Art Glass is asking for contributions through a Kickstarter campaign in order to aid owners USGlass with creating a digital catalog of the glassmaking moulds. more »»
Around town
May 15, 2013 Waterford Alumni banquet tickets on sale The 109th Annual Waterford Alumni Banquet will be May 25th at the Waterford High School gymnasium. more »» |
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