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‘Youth’ awareness, prevention in Washington County
August 6, 2011 Hello, my name is Justin Moody! I am 17 years old, and will be a senior this school year. I am on the Right Path board, and partake in youth awareness and prevention within Washington Count. more »»
Seniors missing out on benefits
August 6, 2011 Recent studies on the economic status of older adults in America reveal that nearly one third of those aged 65 and over lack the resources to meet their basic needs including food, housing and... more »»
Times past
August 3, 2011 Aug. 3, 1987 ¯ Iran started naval maneuvers in the Strait of Hormuz and warned ships to stay clear of its territorial waters as a U.S. flag Kuwaiti tanker under U.S. more »»
Clean up after mowing
August 1, 2011 Thanks to the heavy rains this spring and early summer, flower and vegetable gardens are growing quickly and full of color while lawns are lush and green. more »»
Chamber Viewpoint: Forums to offer facts on oil, gas exploration
August 1, 2011 In 1900, the Marietta Board of Trade published a “Century Review of Marietta.” Reprinted by the Washington County Historical Society in 2006, it is a book that I read and re-read. more »»
Viewpoint: North Korea and China: Strange bedfellows
July 30, 2011 Pyongyang is sending up an ominous flare again, this time, the threat to commence a “merciless sacred war” against South Korea. more »»
Local judge reports from conservancy court
July 23, 2011 In 2010, Commissioner Marshall approached me about serving on the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy Court. I was subsequently appointed by Judge Williams and Judge Boyer on No. more »»
Rep. says time in office is positive
July 23, 2011 One of the questions I’m asked about most frequently is whether serving in Columbus is what I expected it to be. I can answer honestly that it has been everything I expected and more. more »»
Help is welcome for Marietta’s sidewalk survey
July 21, 2011 With the Marietta area exceeding the national average for obesity, it seems this would be the most appropriate time to make our beautiful city as walker friendly as possible. more »»
Rabies vaccination clinic July 23
July 16, 2011 On Saturday, July 23, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. the Washington County Health Department will be holding a rabies vaccination clinic at the Barlow Fairground Pavilion. more »»
South China Sea: The most dangerous waters in Asia
July 9, 2011 South China Sea is becoming Asia’s most dangerous waters. Tensions are escalating between China and major Southeast Asian states over the Spratly Islands in South China Sea. more »»
Mental health matters: Look within to find peace of mind
July 2, 2011 Peace of mind is a priceless commodity. It is a state of inner calm and clarity that eludes us far too ofte. more »»
Viewpoint: What would dad say?
June 28, 2011 Dear Dr. Bruce Thomas, You say that you needed to quit your job as superintendent of the Marietta City School system, after less than one year, in order to be closer to your ailing father. more »»
Recycling center still operating
June 25, 2011 The Marietta Area Recycling Center is alive and well! The land at 915 Gilman Ave. is not going to be sold - good news! The search for a new site and for funding consumed much time and effort. more »»
Fathers play vital roles
June 24, 2011 Father’s Day has just passed, and it offered a chance for me to reflect on the indispensable role fathers play in our live. more »»
River Trail Maintenance Fund in need of donations
June 24, 2011 Anyone who spends anytime near River Trail knows that it is an incredible community asset. more »»
Central Asia: The old battlefield for a new ‘Great Game’
June 18, 2011 America’s global strategic position has just been further challenged and eroded. more »»
Times past
June 16, 2011 25 years ago ¯ A man named Manital Sanghavi was injured in a fire at 421 Strecker Lane. more »»
Oil and gas opportunity
June 11, 2011 We’re now in June, with the release of children from school, the advent of summer, and road construction season. more »»
Be careful to avoid salmonella
June 11, 2011 Families have many activities planned this summer, including picnics, visits to county and state fairs, visits to the zoo, and just fun days in the park. more »» |
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