Viewpoint Greg Kozera Did you ever wonder if you were too old to do something? I thought skiing was a young person’s sport until a ski trip to Colorado a few years ago. My daughter, Dannielle and I were skiing at Breckenridge. We took a break on top of the mountain for some hot chocolate ...

Early Marietta David B. Baker A Marietta Daily Times writer in 1917 referred to a Marietta bathing spot on the Muskingum River as “Our Coney Island,” referring to the iconic amusement parks on Coney Island in Brooklyn. That comparison was a stretch; there were no carnival rides. But ...

By Mark Wilmoth The request came twice in less than one week: “Please, lay hands on them and pray and ask God to send them back.” Both requests came from family members who had just lost a child. That’s the worst kind of loss. Most of us grow up knowing that we will probably lose our ...

Early Marietta David B. Baker April 7, 1788: 48 skilled craftsmen, surveyors, and excited adventurers arrive by flatboat at Marietta. It’s a misty cloudy morning; all on board strain to see the Muskingum River landing point. They overshoot. No problem; Fort Harmar soldiers rope them to ...

Hannah Swope Wildlife/Forestry Specialist, Washington Soil and Water Conservation District While many people think of spring as starting in late March, Ohio’s wildlife season actually begins weeks earlier. By mid- to late February, animals across the state are already responding to warmer ...

By Mark Wilmoth University of Alaska Professor Chris Kleinke conducted a poll of 650 men and 831 women to find the most effective pick-up lines. After studying the responses, Kleinke reported that the best approach is direct and honest. “I really like your hair” or “I don’t have anyone ...