Marietta swears in first new female police officer in 25 years

October 15, 2026

MARIETTA — Samantha Tromblay was sworn in Wednesday morning as the fourth female police officer in Marietta’s history and the first woman hired by the department in 25 years, according to Police Chief Katie Warden.…

Marietta Board of Education discusses changes to new facility master plan

MARIETTA - Marietta Board of Education met on Wednesday for a working meeting with Josh Predovich, director of master planning…

Wood BOE sets new school boundaries, discusses behavioral health

PARKERSBURG — The Wood County Board of Education approved new elementary school attendance boundaries Tuesday evening but tabled a proposed…

Boil advisory affects about 356 Harmar Hill water customers

MARIETTA — An emergency water main repair prompted a boil advisory affecting approximately 356 water customers in Marietta, according to…

W.Va. Supreme Court hears arguments in Judge Sweeney admonishment appeal

CHARLESTON - A conflict between a circuit judge's efforts to raise awareness about systemic child welfare staffing issues and the…

Fall Shop Hop Saturday in Marietta

MARIETTA – The Fall Shop Hop in downtown Marietta, hosted by Marietta Main Street, will be held from 11 a.m.…

Local Sports

Waterford’s Hurley places 7th at state golf tourney

SUNBURY — Brock Hurley cemented All-Ohio status during the OHSAA state golf tournament Tuesday…

Mid-Ohio Valley Prep Football Statistical Leaders

OHSAA Football Computer Ratings Oct. 13, 2026 (Entering Week 9) Top 12 schools in each region…

Prep Football Ratings

‘Now the real fun begins’: Tigers cap regular season with 3-0 win vs. Big Reds

Editorials

Stay focused on completing Glass Press rebirth

Excitement continues to build over a project to revitalize Marietta’s Glass Press building. Work has been under way for a couple of years now, but earlier this week, we learned local and state support is coming together to set the $10 million redevelopment plan in motion. "The Glass Press buildings helped build Marietta once.…

Though the case has faded from the headlines, it has been only a little more than…

Funding and systemic reform essential for Ohio’s vulnerable kids

In parts of Ohio, it’s impossible to drive up to a youth sports practice or large…

E-bike, scooter regulation necessary in Ohio

As has been the case for 28 years in Washington County, elementary school students got an…

Farm City Days give kids important lifelong lesson

Business

$10 million investment to transform historic Glass Press buildings in downtown Marietta

MARIETTA – The owner of a long-vacant pair of historic buildings in downtown Marietta…

MARIETTA – Washington State College of Ohio has earned accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education…

Washington State College of Ohio earns ACEN accreditation for 2 nursing programs

United Bankshares plans Florida expansion with Palm Beach office

Dollar General open in Williamstown

Do you expect those elected in November to be able to quickly make changes that affect inflation and other financial pressures?

Local Columns

The Way I See It: Holiday season set to begin

MOV Climate Corner: Vote not just for climate, but affordability

Living Democracy: So, what happens if I don’t vote?

Early Marietta: Life aboard the G W McBRIDE

Neighborhood News

Local Events

Meetings ¯ The regular monthly meeting of the Belpre City School District will be held at 5 p.m. today at the Stone Administration/Early Learning Center, 2014 Rockland Ave., Belpre. This is a meeting of the Belpre City School District Board of Education in public to conduct the School District’s business and is not to…

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