MARIETTA – Washington County Commissioners on Thursday approved the sheriff's office request for additional appropriations in the jail fund, leading to a discussion on jail capacity and costs. for the housing of inmates at the…
Marietta mayor vetoes two Knox Park measures
MARIETTA — Mayor Josh Schlicher has vetoed two pieces of legislation involving the use of city-owned property near Knox Park,…
Who works for whom? Ohio man’s podcast explores data centers, AI
Data centers have emerged as a central battleground in the 2026 midterm elections. As they have, a Columbus man has…
Fort Harmar partners receive annual Flag Award
MARIETTA — The City of Marietta and Friends of Fort Harmar received the Marietta Chapter of the Sons of the…
Picture This: Washington County Fair Eve
MARIETTA - The Washington County Fair officially starts on Saturday, though some events are planned for tonight and preparations are…
The Summer Crisis Program through Washington-Morgan Community Action can provide assistance to families
From July 1 through Sept. 30, 2026 income-eligible Ohioans can receive assistance in paying their electric bill, purchasing an air…
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Pioneers beat Westminster in Hinkle’s debut
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Capito visits Northwest Pipe, Discovery World in Wood County
PARKERSBURG – U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, visited a manufacturer and a children’s museum…
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Highmark program aims to help members earn GEDs
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Local Columns
Cracking the Code: Dolly’s example to follow
The USA lost an icon. The world lost a one-of-a-kind talent with the death of Dolly Parton. The media has done an excellent job of reminding us how talented Dolly was, all she accomplished and how she cared about people. As I write this, we have the story of Dolly’s career playing on TV.…
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Local events
Meetings ¯ PERI (Public Employees Retiree Inc.) Washington County Chapter 51 will hold a meeting at 11 a.m. Sept. 8, at the Marietta Township Community Building, 260 Sandhill Road, Reno. The guest speaker will be Andrea Bussert from A.M.B.A. to discuss the upcoming open enrollment on health care benefits. All state, county and township…
Around Town
Marietta Main Street holds September First Friday: Back to School
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Features
Wirt grad Alex Trembly living out dream as fighter pilot
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