Wrapping up the summer: Marietta Main Street welcomes August with First Friday
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David Brown, left, shows Vada Creamer-Bauman how to make a clay pot outside of Wit & Whimzy during Marietta’s First Friday event.
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Marietta named finalist for Newsweek’s “Best Historical Small Town” of 2025
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Marietta has been nominated as a finalist in Newsweek’s 2025 “Best Historical Small Town” contest. The national recognition highlights Marietta’s rich history, charming downtown, and vibrant community spirit. As Ohio’s first permanent settlement and the gateway to the Northwest ...
Marietta Board of Education looks to fill an empty seat
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The Marietta City School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Monday beginning at 8 a.m. to discuss plans on how to move forward with the replacement of member John Lehman after a statement released by the board Tuesday night said he resigned on Monday. Attempts to ...
‘America’s Best Restaurants’: Filming for TV show begins at local establishments
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PARKERSBURG — Two beloved Mid-Ohio Valley eateries recently earned a national spotlight when America’s Best Restaurants (ABR) made a stop in the region to film featured segments on Austyn’s Restaurant and Lounge in Marietta and Mary B’s Diner in Parkersburg. The national media ...
Fort Frye FFA officer team kicks off 2025 school year with retreat to Red River Gorge
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By Kallie Boley Fort Frye FFA Chapter Reporter The 2025–2026 Fort Frye officer team kicked off the year with a weekend retreat to the breathtaking Red River Gorge area in Kentucky. This trip was filled with team bonding, reflection, and plenty of unforgettable memories. The weekend was ...
Human trafficking investigation leads to rape charges, public’s help requested
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CALDWELL — A Monroe County man accused of raping a child is facing nine felony charges following an investigation by the Southeastern Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force. A Noble County grand jury indicted Jonathan Neff, 33, of Woodsfield, on rape charges. The indictment accuses Neff of ...