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Washington County Career Center SkillsUSA elects officers

Washington County Career Center SkillsUSA recently elected its 2026-27 chapter officers. The Career Center representatives are: · President McKinze Johnston is a junior from Marietta enrolled in the patient health care program. She is the daughter of Tiffany Johnston of Marietta; · Vice ...

Marietta Community Foundation announces 2026 Nonprofit Challenge: Change-Makers

Marietta Community Foundation says it is bringing back one of its most popular Nonprofit Challenges this fall, but with a new name, a new twist and $30,000 in prize funds up for grabs. According to a news release from the foundation, since 2015, its Nonprofit Challenge has brought organizations across Washington County together for a competition designed to engage supporters, encourage community giving and help participating organizations earn prize dollars. This year, the challenge returns as the 2026 Nonprofit Challenge: Change-Makers, Nov. 2–16. “Our team has been hearing for ...

Former Eastern Gateway president and two others indicted

STEUBENVILLE — Ohio Auditor Keith Faber announced Thursday that indictments were issued against three people whose crimes diverted $20 million in federal financial aid and state subsidies from Eastern Gateway Community College, led to closure of the community college in 2024 and affected its students, even if they did not realize it yet. Indicted on first-degree felony racketeering and other charges were Michael Geoghegan of Cincinnati, former CFO and former president of Eastern Gateway Community College; Michael Perik of Jamestown, Pa., former owner and operator of the private ...

Reynolds builds leadership skills through 4-H, school

VINCENT – For Levi Reynolds, an interest in shooting sports began with lessons from his grandfather. Now, the 16-year-old wants to help other young people have the same opportunity to learn. The Warren High School junior balances college coursework, student leadership and national 4-H ...

United Bankshares plans Florida expansion with Palm Beach office

PALM BEACH, FLA. – United Bankshares Inc. plans to expand into Florida with a full-service banking office in Palm Beach, the company announced in a news release. The proposed office at 218 Royal Palm Way on Palm Beach Island would offer commercial banking, private banking, wealth ...

Local Events

Meetings ¯ The Washington State College of Ohio Board of Trustees will hold its monthly meeting at 4 p.m. Oct. 19, in Room H108 of the Main Building. ¯ 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 ...