Rise in good times at 'Glow on the O'

October 18, 2026

VIENNA — The Friends of Vienna held its third annual “Glow on the O” at Spencer's Landing on Saturday. Jack Mathers, president of Friends of Vienna, said the event was an opportunity for the community…

Washington County looking for additional poll workers for election

MARIETTA – The Washington County Board of Elections is still looking for a number of poll workers to deal with…

Changes to SHP master plan opens to potential new construction for Marietta City Schools

MARIETTA – Marietta City Schools Board of Education met for a working meeting with Director of Master Planning Josh Predovich…

Buckeye Hills Regional Council announces upcoming ACGP ribbon cuttings across Southeast Ohio

MARIETTA – Buckeye Hills Regional Council will host a series of ribbon-cutting ceremonies celebrating projects funded through Ohio's Appalachian Community…

Farm Forward Day aims to advance agriculture, education and workforce opportunities in Southeast Ohio

SARAHSVILLE – Buckeye Hills Regional Council, in partnership with Noble Local School District, will host Farm Forward Day, a regional…

New details revealed for first responder training center in East Palestine

EAST PALESTINE — New details of a state-of-the-art first responder training center to be built in East Palestine were unveiled…

Local Sports

Cougars bring home 1st OVAC volleyball title in 10 years

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — For the first time since 2016, Frontier High School will have…

Pioneers stung by Yellow Jackets, 31-7, on homecoming

Buckeyes survive at Indiana, lose Sayin to injury

Hawkins leads game-winning drive as WVU tops UC, 45-42

Editorials

Lawmakers must keep up Medicaid reform push

A recent review of Ohio’s Medicaid enrollment by state Auditor Keith Faber’s office found plenty of people enrolled who should not be receiving benefits – and it is not perhaps the group of people some low-aiming politicians hope you would expect. According to a report by The Center Square, the audit found 3% of…

The show goes on: The Smoot marks 100 years in Parkersburg

Ohio Rep. Karen Brownlee is right. Lawmakers MUST make changes to put in place safeguards against…

Tighter regulations needed for surveillance technology

Excitement continues to build over a project to revitalize Marietta’s Glass Press building. Work has been…

Stay focused on completing Glass Press rebirth

Business

Memorial Health System celebrates milestone with 200th successful TAVR procedure

MARIETTA – The Heart and Vascular Institute of Memorial Health System announced the completion of its 200th transcatheter aortic valve replacement, a minimally invasive heart procedure. "This milestone highlights the hospital’s ongoing commitment to delivering top-tier cardiovascular care and advanced treatment options close to home," Memorial said in a press release. TAVR is an…

United Way announces annual campaign, recognizes past donors

$10 million investment to transform historic Glass Press 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

Do you believe Mitch McConnell is healthy enough to maintain his seat/work for his constituents?

Local Columns

The Way I See It: Getting here was half the battle

MOV Climate Corner: The death of natural history and why it matters

Living Democracy: Are you ready?

Traveler impressions of early Marietta

Neighborhood News

Buckeye Hills Regional Council announces upcoming ACGP ribbon cuttings across Southeast Ohio

MARIETTA – Buckeye Hills Regional Council will host a series of ribbon-cutting ceremonies celebrating projects funded through Ohio's Appalachian Community Grant Program. The upcoming events will recognize investments that support community revitalization, tourism, cultural heritage and quality of life throughout Appalachian Ohio, according to a press release from Buckeye Hills Regional Council. The projects…

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