I had the pleasure of knowing Dora Jean for over 40 years. She was a grand lady who worked tirelessly to improve the education system and community of Marietta. I worked for five different school superintendents. In my view, she was the best. Dora Jean advocated for honor classes and academic ...
The Southern Agrarians were a group of twelve academics centered at Vanderbilt University in the early 20th century. Their manifesto, I’ll Take My Stand (1930), was a collection of essays on the southern way of life published in response to what they saw as the negative effects of northern ...
Early in-person absentee voting begins May 14 for the June 11 Special Congressional General Election for Ohio’s 6th District. I urge voters to elect Michael L. Kripchak. Mr. Kripchak is an American patriot, a US Air Force veteran, a military scientist, an experienced entrepreneur, and the ...
On March 23, the 24th annual Empty Bowls fundraising event had its most successful year ever collecting funds for area food pantries to help alleviate food insecurities in the Mid-Ohio Valley. All net proceeds go to the pantries. The Empty Bowls Committee thanks all who made this year’s event ...
The Zonta Club of the Mid-Ohio Valley would like to thank the community for all their support on our Spring Unique Boutique used clothing sale on April 5-6. This is our biggest fundraiser that we hold bi-annually and all the proceeds benefit our service projects. This includes our scholarships ...
With help from a few community members, members of Marietta in Bloom, and residents from Oriana House, the garden bordering the bike path off of Sacra Via, was restored to its beauty after being underwater during both recent floods. Much needed trimming, raking, weeding, and mulching was ...