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Women’s Giving Circle closes 10th anniversary with $16K in grants

MARIETTA – Three nonprofit groups in Washington County have shared $16,000 in grants from the Women’s Giving Circle on the recent observance of its 10th anniversary. The circle at its fall meeting on Oct. 13 welcomed the nonprofit Washington County Special Olympics, Community Hospice ...

Faber, Kulewicz share stage in Ohio attorney general debate

YOUNGSTOWN – The two candidates for attorney general — Democrat John Kulewicz and Republican Keith Faber — said for Ohio voters, the choice comes down to experience. The two debated Monday at Youngstown State University with the Youngstown Press Club hosting and Tony Paglia, the ...

Symphony of Screams returns to Center on Market Friday

PARKERSBURG — The West Virginia Symphony Parkersburg will present the second annual Symphony of Screams, featuring the Ohio University Symphony, at 7 p.m. Friday at the Center on Market. Families across the Mid-Ohio Valley are invited to enjoy a festive celebration of music and Halloween fun, according to a press release about the event. General admission is $10 for adults and free for children. Guests may also purchase a VIG (“Very Important Ghost”) ticket for premier seating. Tickets can be purchased at WVSOP.org/Tickets or at the door. Costumes are encouraged, and everyone who ...

Around Town

Annual Reagan Day Dinner Washington County Republicans Executive Committee will host the annual Reagan Day Dinner on Oct. 26, at The Tower Event and Conference Center. The featured speaker will be gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy. He will be joined at the podium by state office candidates Rob McColley, Frank LaRose and Justice Dan Hawkins. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., with Ramaswamy speaking at 5:30 pm and dinner service at 6 pm. Tickets are $50 and may be purchased online at Eventbrite, from any WCREC member or at Republican Headquarters, 216 Putnam Street, Monday through Friday. ...

Local Events

Meetings ¯ The Buckeye Hills Regional Advisory Council will meet at 10 a.m. Oct. 28, at the Buckeye Hills Office, 2585 Glendale Road, Marietta. Questions regarding this meeting should be directed to Janie Collins, program development coordinator at jcollins@buckeyehills.org or 740-376-1039. To learn more about Buckeye Hills Regional Council, visit www.buckeyehills.org, call 740-374-9436 or 1-800-331-2644 (toll-free), or email info@buckeyehills.org. ¯ The Fiscal Year 2027 (Round 21) committee meeting of the District 18 Natural Resources Assistance Council will be held at 10 a.m. Nov. ...

Marietta considers buying oil well amid aquifer concerns

MARIETTA — City officials are exploring buying and plugging a privately owned oil well near Marietta’s drinking water supply after reports of leaking oil raised concerns about protecting the aquifer. Monday’s City Council committee discussions focused on obtaining a firm purchase ...