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Common Core is wrong on so many levels
April 25, 2013 Today in our schools there is a movement gaining traction that seeks to limit the reading of classical literature at the expense of what are being called “informational texts. more »»
Random act of kindness won’t be forgotten
April 24, 2013 This past Tuesday (April 16), I became the recipient of a random act of kindness. After a doctor’s visit and running some errands, I stopped in our neighborhood Subway store. more »»
Leadership Summit a success for youths
April 24, 2013 On April 18, students from around Washington County gathered at the Marietta YMCA for the fifth Washington County Youth Leadership Summit. more »»
Writer inspired to comment on gun control
April 23, 2013 The letter of April 20, “Politics tramples will of the people,” has so many half-truths, and outright lies, that it would have made me laugh. more »»
Plans under way for special summer camp
April 22, 2013 It’s time again for the Arc of Washington County to begin plans for Summer Camp 2013. The Arc is an organization that advocates for the rights of citizens with disabilitie. more »»
Basket bingo a success thanks to wide support
April 22, 2013 We want to take this time and say thank you for making our Longaberger basket bingo a success on March 30, 2013, at the Cutler Community Cente. more »»
Medication Take Back Day coming Saturday
April 22, 2013 Medication Take Back Day is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 27. This is an opportunity to dispose of unused, expired and/or unwanted medication. more »»
Politics tramples will of the people
April 20, 2013 If you want to know the definition of “politics,” you need only look at the United States Senate. more »»
Thanks to those who helped with safety day
April 20, 2013 I would like to take the opportunity to thank those who helped make the recent Community Driver Safety Day at Marietta Memorial Hospital a huge success. more »»
Consider facts in teacher retirement vote
April 20, 2013 Recent letters to the editor have supported the candidacy of Dennis Leone for the Board Ohio’s State Teachers Retirement System. more »»
More anger over grave cleaning
April 20, 2013 First let me congratulate the cemetery for winning the “Most Make People Mad Award” for 2013. Stripping graves and tombstones of everything people placed on their loved ones graves is what did it. more »»
Your vote helps students explore careers
April 19, 2013 Marietta City Schools in conjunction with many area businesses and manufacturers have put together a program to encourage students to begin exploring their future career early in their school years. more »»
Bombing no time for politics, conjecture
April 19, 2013 I am both saddened and appalled by the tragic act of terrorism our nation suffered in Boston. I am saddened for the senseless act of violence that has killed and injured many people. more »»
Charlie Wilson’s death a loss for the region
April 19, 2013 Charlie Wilson’s death is a great loss to the people of Ohio and especially to those of us who knew him well. more »»
Historical Society’s silent auction a success
April 17, 2013 The Washington County Historical Society held its annual Pioneer Day Community Dinner at the historic Lafayette Hotel, Sunday evening, April 7, on the 225th birthday of the founding of Marietta. more »»
Come and join Marietta’s Earth Day celebration
April 17, 2013 Marietta’s Earth Day Celebration is fast approaching. Please note the event will be in East Muskingum Park this year — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 20. more »»
Voicing support for OEA-endorsed hopefuls
April 17, 2013 I plan to vote for OEA-Retired endorsed candidates Bob Stein and Jim McGreevy because I believe that they deserved another term on the STRS board. more »»
Generous donors helped Canstruction effort
April 16, 2013 Last month, eight Pickering Associates employees traveled to Charleston, W.Va., to build an 8-foot tall sculpture made entirely of canned food as part of the Canstruction Competitio. more »»
Talk with your teen about risky behavior
April 16, 2013 April is Alcohol Awareness Month. Parents, you matter, so with prom and graduation season at hand, take time to talk with your teen about the dangers of underage drinking and drug use/abuse. more »»
Retired Marietta teacher voices view on STRS post
April 15, 2013 This is a call to action for retired teacher members of the STRS retirement system of Ohio. more »» |
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