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Council resolution seeks distance from Vessels comments

Marietta City Council on Thursday opened its meeting with sharp debate surrounding Council President Susan Vessels, with some members introducing a resolution distancing the body from her recent comments during a downtown development tour that drew criticism from the Southeastern Ohio Port ...

Most major US airports are among 40 targeted for shutdown flight cuts

America's busiest airports, including those in New York, Los Angeles, Dallas and Chicago, were set to face hundreds of flight cuts starting Friday due to the government shutdown, according to a list distributed to the airlines and obtained by The Associated Press. The Federal Aviation ...

Stuart’s Opera House Board of Trustees names Devin Sudman as Executive Director

NELSONVILLE — The Stuart’s Opera House Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Devin Sudman as the organization’s new Executive Director, effective Oct. 20. Sudman succeeds Melissa Wales, who has served as Executive Director since 2020. Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Sudman is a singer, pianist, storyteller, educator, and arts activist who believes in the power of the arts to build community and inspire change. He holds two degrees from Ohio University, a Bachelor of Arts in Music and Conducting and a Master of Arts Administration in Theatre and Production ...

United Church Homes Announces the Sale of The Harmar Place Community to Foundations Health Solutions

United Church Homes (UCH), a nonprofit provider of senior living services, has announced the sale of The Harmar Place Community, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center in Marietta, to Foundations Health Solutions, a for-profit healthcare organization based in Ohio. The transaction, effective Nov. 1, 2025, ensures the long-term viability of Harmar Place while UCH continues to operate its independent senior living and assisted living center, The Glenwood Community, at 200 Timberline Drive in Marietta. Since acquiring Harmar Place in 2015, UCH has provided care to older adults in ...