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Micro Machine Works Inc. grows impact in Washington County

In January of 2023, Micro Machine Works, Inc. announced plans to expand its business in Washington County, Ohio. With an investment of over $650,000, the company purchased new equipment to increase its capabilities. This investment was supported by a JobsOhio Inclusion Grant of $40,000. Micro Machine Works is a veteran-owned company founded in 1992 that produces custom parts for manufacturers. The company specializes in machining small and precise parts to very tight quality tolerances. “Washington County is a great place to live and work,” said owner Linn Yost. “Micro Machine ...

Washington County Career Center honors

The Washington County Career Center has named its honorees for Career and Technical Education Month in February. The honorees are: ≤Mike Brill, maintenance manager at Orion Engineered Carbon. ≤Brittany Corbitt, Belpre Landing Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center human resources. ≤Candy Gillespie, Workforce Development manager at WVU Medicine Camden Clark. ≤Angela Neiswanger, recruitment support associate for WVU Medicine Camden Clark. ≤Debbie West, president of the Career Center Board of Education. The honorees were recognized at the February meeting of the ...

Washington State College of Ohio unveiled the new logo they have adopted due to the school’s name change during a press conference on Monday. During the press conference, WSCO President Dr. Vicky Wood showed off the school’s new logo. According to Wood, the new logo was a result of the ...

Arrest in Washington Co. abuse case

The Marietta Police Department arrested a Marietta couple Feb. 15 on an eight-count indictment for involuntary manslaughter and child endangerment in connection with the death of their 5-month-old daughter. Shila Katherine Day, 22, and Noah Boyd Six, 23, both of 240 Hillcrest Dr., Apartment ...

Mincks questions Nohe fundraising

MARIETTA — Accusations of illegal fundraising activity are marring the Washington County Sheriff’s race. Current Washington County Sheriff Larry Mincks sent an email to all employees at the Washington County Sheriff’s Office at 3:01 p.m. on Feb. 16. In the email Mincks said he attached a letter he sent to sheriff candidate Greg Nohe concerning a fundraiser he has planned for Feb. 24. He also said he contacted Nohe personally. In the email Mincks said “as (the fundraiser) is a potential violation of law I do not want any WCSO employees participating in an activity that might ...