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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 »»
Suicide prevention group seeks supporters
November 10, 2012 Hello Washington County Suicide Prevention Coalition stakeholders. I am writing to implore your participation in the next Suicide Prevention Coalition meeting scheduled Thursday, Nov. 15, at 4 p.m. more »»
Changing rules on city income taxes may hurt cities
November 9, 2012 State law regulating municipal income taxes in Ohio ought to be uniform and fair. That should go without saying. more »»
Campaign signs are yesterday’s news; take them down
November 8, 2012 In some places, much of the evidence recently that strong winds have struck the area have been pieces of multi-colored signs strewn around beside local streets and highways. more »»
College grad rates matter
November 7, 2012 Enrolling students is not the difficult part of operating a college or university. Getting them off campus with degrees in their hands is the tougher challenge. Ohio Go. more »»
Go vote; It’s your right as a citizen
November 6, 2012 To say today’s general election will affect residents in many ways would be an understatement. Voters will decide who will run the country, their state and their county. more »»
Kerenyi has the edge for judge
November 5, 2012 Candidates for Washington County Common Pleas Judge Mark Kerenyi and Randy Burnworth declared after filing to run that their race would be a friendly one. We also think it will be a close one. more »»
Thompson must focus on school funding
November 3, 2012 In the race to represent the new Ohio House 95th District, we give the edge to incumbent and Marietta resident Andy Thompson. more »»
Our picks for commissioner
November 2, 2012 Cora Marshall We think Cora Marshall, an incumbent running for Washington County commissioner, has earned a second term. more »»
Gentile, Phillips on Election Day
November 1, 2012 Lou Gentile In the race for the 30th Senate District, the best choice to represent local residents is Lou Gentile. At age 33, Gentile already has an impressive resume of public servic. more »»
We were lucky to miss this big storm
October 31, 2012 During the weekend and into Monday, the weather predictions braced the Mid-Ohio Valley for the potential big blast from a “superstorm” that included cold, snowy air from the north, and the remnants... more »»
Vote for Warren’s bond issue and tax levy
October 30, 2012 In one week, voters will decide for the sixth time in recent years whether there will be school construction in the Warren Local school district. more »»
Giving to United Way helps the community
October 29, 2012 From a senior nutrition program to a domestic violence shelter to a youth baseball league, the United Way of Washington County provides funding to myriad important causes. more »»
New gauges will help us prepare, stay safe
October 27, 2012 Local residents received some welcome news this week when it was confirmed that two new flood warning gauges will be installed on the Ohio and Muskingum rivers by the end of this year. more »»
Support levy for Children Services
October 25, 2012 By Nov. 6, everyone voting in Washington County will have had made a decision about whether to support a 1.46-mill, 10-year levy for the county’s Children Services. more »» |
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