Ramaswamy takes responsibility for ad with Acton's mother and will spend millions to promote it

October 22, 2026

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Republican Vivek Ramaswamy 's team confirmed late Tuesday that it produced a controversial advertisement featuring the estranged mother of Amy Acton, and the campaign said it will spend $4 million to…

Groups allege gaps in Ohio oil and gas oversight

MARIETTA — FracTracker Alliance and Buckeye Environmental Network allege gaps in Ohio’s oversight of oil and gas operations, citing their…

Local cooks stir up competition in ‘Fall Foodies’ cookbook contest

PARKERSBURG – Family recipes, fall flavors and creative presentations took center stage as area cooks competed in this year’s “Fall Foodies”…

Commissioners discuss Acquired Lands Revenue Modernization Act

MARIETTA – Commissioner Charlie Schilling read a news release from U.S. Rep. Dave Taylor, R-Ohio 2nd, on the introduction of…

BPA officers elected at Washington County Career Center

MARIETTA – The Business Professionals of America at the Washington County Career Center has elected chapter officers. The chapter includes…

Women’s Giving Circle closes 10th anniversary with $16K in grants

MARIETTA – Three nonprofit groups in Washington County have shared $16,000 in grants from the Women’s Giving Circle on the…

Local Sports

Marietta girls oust Warren in district quarterfinals

DEVOLA — An own goal two minutes into the second half was the difference…

’Jackets, Bulldogs battle for LKC supremacy

Mid-Ohio Valley Prep Football Statistical Leaders

WESTERVILLE – The Marietta College women's basketball team was picked to finish fifth in the Ohio…

MC women picked to finish 5th in OAC preseason poll

Editorials

Lawmakers obligated to tackle school funding, enrollment loss

Worried about local school closures and consolidations? How about the Hope Scholarship, or development of a fair school funding formula? It’s all tied to an alarming trend in West Virginia that has resulted in an 18.3% drop in student enrollment in our public schools since 2015. There has been a decrease of 50,765 public…

Lawmakers who never bothered to complete the phase-in of Ohio’s Fair School Funding Plan, or update…

State lawmakers must face realities of EdChoice spending

School book ban trends come and go, but there are always groups of people who want…

Ohio book banning trends truly frightening

Thursday’s ruling by the Ohio 10th District Court of Appeals that the state’s EdChoice voucher program…

District court ruling on EdChoice an opportunity for lawmakers

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 the Ohio Supreme Court will rule that the EdChoice program is unconstitutional?

Local Columns

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Living Democracy: Are you ready?

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Neighborhood News

Symphony of Screams returns to Center on Market Friday

PARKERSBURG — The West Virginia Symphony Parkersburg will present the second annual Symphony of Screams, featuring the Ohio University Symphony, at 7 p.m. Friday at the Center on Market. Families across the Mid-Ohio Valley are invited to enjoy a festive celebration of music and Halloween fun, according to a press release about the event.…

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