MHS bands and choir qualify for state
Marietta High School’s concert band and three choirs qualified for the Ohio Music Educators Association state competition after a first in school history. “All four groups got a superior score this year, which is the highest score you can achieve,” choir director Scott Rieder said. “We went to our qualifying event on March 16 and will perform (Saturday).” Rieder said this is also the first time three different choruses have qualified for state: Bass Chorus for tenors and basses, Treble Chorus for soprano and alto, and Cantabile for mixed voices. “I’m an alumni of the ...
Testimony begins in Trump hush money case
NEW YORK (AP) — In opening statements in Donald Trump’s historic hush money trial, prosecutors said Monday that the former president “orchestrated a criminal scheme to corrupt” the 2016 presidential election. Defense attorneys countered, calling Trump “innocent” and saying the Manhattan district attorney’s office “should never have brought this case.” The commencement of the proceedings set the stage for weeks of unsavory and salacious testimony about Trump’s personal life and placed his legal troubles at the center of his closely contested campaign against ...
Celebrating Earth Day: All-ages event held in Marietta for 25th year
The Marietta area has been commemorating Earth Day for 25 years, and a number of people came out Saturday to the Armory along Front Street to continue the tradition. The event highlighted sustainability and ways to protect the planet’s environmental resources with fun hands-on activities. ...
Harmar Bridge turned to allow Valley Gem to pass
The Historic Harmar Bridge was turned on Saturday to allow a sternwheeler to pass through along the Muskingum River near the mouth of the Ohio River. A small crowd gathered near the closed-off entrance to bridge near the Marietta Armory to watch volunteers turn the bridge so the Valley Gem ...
Spring Fling at the County Home: Church and facility team up to celebrate
The Washington County Home held its first Spring Fling Sunday with volunteer help from the Marietta First Church of the Nazarene. The facility tries to offer a fun event for residents once a month, according to Activities and Marketing Director Diana Hall. While this dance, reminiscent ...