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House bill will decide who profits from gaming operations
December 5, 2012 City councils in Ohio towns like Fostoria and Tiffin are considering ordinances that would regulate Internet sweepstakes cafes. more »»
Revamping Ohio tax laws shouldn’t hurt local governments
December 4, 2012 Ohio legislators certainly have a duty to ensure taxes are collected fairly and equitably by local and state governments. more »»
Sensitive Santa fills important role for kids
December 3, 2012 Congratulations to those who helped make Sunday morning’s special outing with Santa a reality at Grand Central Mall. more »»
Muni court dedication a time to look back and ahead
November 30, 2012 Today’s official dedication of the Marietta Municipal Court is a great way for the community to get another look at the new court while reflecting on the court’s history at the same time. more »»
Council should listen to the public on intersection
November 29, 2012 Marietta City Council held an hours-long meeting last week, debating moving forward with a plan to change the Seventh, Pike and Greene streets intersection, and ultimately decided to get more public... more »»
Safety checklist a good idea for holidays
November 28, 2012 It’s important to put safety first all the time, but as we enter the holiday season, special care should be observed. more »»
Ohio Senate needs to OK ‘puppy mill’ legislation
November 27, 2012 For years, Ohio has been known as a haven for ‘’puppy mills’’ — dog breeders who often subordinate the welfare of animals to the desire to maximize profits. That may be coming to an end. more »»
Stay safe while out hunting
November 26, 2012 Deer hunters took to the fields today on Ohio’s first day of gun season. Our hope for each hunter is simple. First, it would be nice if everyone had a successful outing and brings some trophy home. more »»
Social Security agency is doing it all wrong
November 24, 2012 If you need to visit a Social Security office, plan to get there early. Starting next week, the public can visit Social Security offices only between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on weekdays. more »»
Knowledge arms officials to protect
November 23, 2012 Harrison County, Ohio, authorities were horrified to learn of a ring allegedly producing child pornography in this area. Two women and a man, all from Cadiz, have been arrested. more »»
Take time to give a bit of yourself this season
November 21, 2012 Many of our readers today will spend the holiday surrounded by family, with more than enough to eat and plenty to be thankful for. more »»
Play it safe when using alcohol for the holidays
November 20, 2012 This week marks the start of what is known as the holiday season. It’s a time of year that’s often filled with parties and gatherings. more »»
Way to go, Ohio State; 12-0 would be great!
November 19, 2012 We hesitate to say this with one game to go, but congratulations go out to the Ohio State Buckeyes football team for a fantastic season. more »»
Discussion to redraw districts should begin
November 17, 2012 Drawing new congressional and legislative districts, as required every 10 years, is controversial in many states. Accusations of gerrymandering are common. more »»
Changes in GED can’t exclude those who need help
November 16, 2012 We are concerned changes to the Ohio GED will hurt the very people it’s intended to help. more »»
Judge sees through the ruse in records suit
November 15, 2012 Washington County Common Pleas Judge Susan Boyer made a judgment this week in the lawsuit brought against the city of Marietta involving a public records reques. more »»
No miner should fear retaliation for raising safety issues
November 14, 2012 During the past year, the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration filed 39 requests that miners allegedly suspended or fired for expressing concerns about safety be reinstate. more »»
It’s time to commit to quit that tobacco habit
November 13, 2012 Here’s an alarming statistic: an estimated 43.8 million Americans were smokers in 2011. more »»
Spirit of giving a good habit to have
November 12, 2012 We are entering what truly has become the season to give. Thanksgiving arrives in two weeks and the Christmas season follows right behind. more »»
Check, install smoke alarms
November 10, 2012 Given the cold and wet conditions last week, an extra hour of sleep, or rest, last Sunday was welcomed by most. more »» |
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