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Cemetery effort will be valuable; help needed
February 22, 2013 Marietta and Washington County are known for their history and much of that history can be found in the area’s cemeteries. more »»
Cloud still hangs over Joe Paterno
February 21, 2013 On Sunday, the Paterno family released its long-awaited rebuttal to the Freeh report — the project commissioned by the Penn State University Board of Trustees to determine what exactly happened... more »»
Intentional oil, gas law breaking must be punished
February 20, 2013 Major gas and oil companies with drilling operations in our area seem to have a good-neighbor attitude about their operations. more »»
IOC wrong to drop Olympics’ wrestling
February 19, 2013 Some decisions just leave you dumbfounded. The most recent is the one made Tuesday by the International Olympic Committee. more »»
Beverly incident shows bad things can happen here
February 18, 2013 Living in this area, we tend to feel insulated from some of the harsh realities of life in today’s world. more »»
Intersection plan not right for Norwood residents
February 16, 2013 A vote could come in the next several days on changes to the Seventh, Pike and Greene streets intersection in Marietta, and it looks like the proposed plan will pas. more »»
Pope put needs of church above everything
February 15, 2013 Men and women throughout the world in general, and Roman Catholics in particular, were a little stunned Monday morning when word spread that Pope Benedict XVI announced that he would retire as of Feb. more »»
Do your heart a favor one step at a time
February 14, 2013 Go Red Month is in full swing, with the message of promoting heart health nearly everywhere you turn. more »»
Villages, counties need help from state
February 13, 2013 Despite expectations the state will enjoy a budget surplus at the end of the current two-year fiscal cycle, Ohio legislators may not feel they can afford to reverse all the cuts made in state aid to... more »»
Remember why Black History Month exists
February 12, 2013 Black History Month provides an opportunity for recognition and acceptance that American history is steeped in the history of black America. more »»
Habitat fundraiser continues good work
February 11, 2013 We want to encourage you to take part in the upcoming dinner to benefit Habitat for Humanity. It’s the 13th annual event named in honor of Paul L. more »»
Ohio right to hedge its bet on casinos
February 9, 2013 Ohio officials will hedge their bets on state revenue from casino gambling, Gov. John Kasich revealed this wee. more »»
Exceptions chip away at Ohio Open Records Law
February 8, 2013 When Ohio’s Open Records Law was originally enacted, it was an excellent safeguard against local and state governments keeping secrets from the public. Now, not so much. more »»
Lunch bill crackdown tough, but district can’t afford losses
February 7, 2013 Since the Switzerland of Ohio school district opted in January to begin prohibiting students with lunch bill balances of more than $50 from participating in extracurriculars some criticism of the... more »»
School aid proposal looks good, but details are vital
February 6, 2013 Reports that Gov. John Kasich wants to provide additional state help to school districts with meager property tax bases no doubt was received happily by some area education officials. more »»
As the snow flies, remember spring isn’t far away
February 5, 2013 While residents of the Mid-Ohio Valley expected another round of snow overnight, it’s heartening to know that spring is on the way. more »»
Nutrition lessons get kids on the right track
February 4, 2013 We’ve been told it’s hard to break bad habits. That’s part of the reasoning behind a new initiative aimed at promoting healthy eating habits for young, school-aged children. more »»
Hunger program beneficial
February 2, 2013 Marietta second-graders and their families will no doubt reap the benefits of a pilot program aimed at teaching children the healthy way to eat. more »»
Committee hearing on pipeline short on listeners
February 1, 2013 An estimated 2.5 million miles of pipelines carrying natural gas and hazardous materials crisscross the United States. Accidents occur on a fairly regular basis. more »»
Marietta board takes steps that will protect students
January 31, 2013 In the wake of the Newtown, Conn., school massacre, many local education officials have said they want to step up discussions about ways to increase security at their facilities. more »» |
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