Marietta Mayor Josh Schlicher discusses street paving projects and repair during Thursday evening council meeting. Council also discussed legislation surrounding the Start Westward monument. For more information read the full article in the weekend edition…
Prosecutor urges judge to reject motion for man accused of lunging at Acton
CANFIELD – The Mahoning County prosecutor urged a judge to reject a motion by the attorney for the man accused…
Deem held without bond in fatal shooting case
PARKERSBURG – A Parkersburg woman is being held without bond after being arrested last week for first-degree murder in a…
Commissioners approve legislation for SR-7 project to improve highway safety
MARIETTA – Washington County Commissioners approved ODOT preliminary legislation for an Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) project along SR-7 on…
Career Center FFA elects officers
MARIETTA – The FFA at the Washington County Career Center has elected 2026-27 chapter officers. Members participating in the organization…
West Virginia joins seven states suing OpenAI over alleged risks to children
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General J.B. McCuskey is joining a consortium of states filing separate lawsuits against the parent…
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MHS Athletic Hall of Fame inducts Class of 2026 on Saturday
The Marietta High School Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2026 will be inducted…
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Tighter regulations needed for surveillance technology
Ohio Rep. Karen Brownlee is right. Lawmakers MUST make changes to put in place safeguards against the abuse of automatic license plate readers and other surveillance technologies. Brownlee, D-Symmes Township, is asking for an indefinite pause on the use of Flock cameras in the state following the indictment of Sharonville Police Lt. Walter Cordes…
Excitement continues to build over a project to revitalize Marietta’s Glass Press building. Work has been…
Stay focused on completing Glass Press rebirth
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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
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$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
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Backyard Gardener: Hard frost marks end of growing season
Hello Mid-Ohio Valley Farmers and Gardeners! Most likely we will say goodbye to the growing season this weekend in the Valley as frost is in the forecast. Any late squash, tomatoes or other vegetables need to be harvested quickly. Don't forget to move houseplants back indoors before they get frosted. Many homeowners move indoor…
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