Jan. 26
25 years ago
The March issue of "The Writer" will feature the article "Finding the Secret Stranger" by local author Anne Chamberlain Brown. It contains tips for fiction writers.
A representative from Congressman Clarence Miller's office will hold an open door session at the Washington County Courthouse from 10 a.m. to noon.
Jan. 27
25 years ago
Fort Frye High School will perform "The Wizard of Oz" Jan. 29 at the high school auditorium.
T.S. Trim Industries selected Athens as the site for a seat cover plant. It is expected that the benefits will include Washington County when hiring begins.
100 years ago
May Howell, of Parkersburg, was found guilty of being a "slaver" of young girls, who she took to Marietta for immoral purposes.
The seventh annual poultry show of the Ohio Valley Poultry Association opened at the old Baptist Church on Putnam Street. More than 500 birds were entered into the contest.
