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Marietta College Board of Trustees expands with appointment of new members

MARIETTA — Marietta College has welcomed two new members to its Board of Trustees with the appointments of Richard Burgstresser, class of 1976, and Melissa Yusko Clawson, class of 2005, who began their terms July 1. According to a press release from the college, together, they bring decades of leadership experience in business, governance, finance, and operations, along with a longstanding commitment to the college and its mission. “It is a pleasure to welcome Richard and Melissa to the Board of Trustees,” said Board Chair Jim Wilson, class of 1969. “Their professional ...

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Meetings ¯ Village and township officials, along with managers of publicly owned utilities, are invited to join Buckeye Hills Regional Council (BHRC) for a workshop designed to help applicants navigate the Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) Fiscal Year 2028 Round 41 Small Government Program funding process. Participants may attend in person at 2:30 p.m. July 14, at the BHRC office, 2585 Glendale Road, Marietta, or join virtually. The workshop will provide an overview of program requirements, application procedures, and resources available to support successful project submissions. ...

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Jigsaw puzzle event First Presbyterian Church, 501 Fourth St., Marietta, is inviting anyone who loves doing jigsaw puzzles to come and help put four different 1000-piece puzzles together from 2-5 p.m. Sunday. You choose whichever one you want to work on and join in the fun and fellowship with others. There is no charge, but you are welcome to bring a snack to share. All ages are welcome to come, and the church is handicap accessible. Enter through the church parking lot door. Buckeye Hills Regional Council workshop Village and township officials, along with managers of publicly ...

Local events

Meetings ¯ Village and township officials, along with managers of publicly owned utilities, are invited to join Buckeye Hills Regional Council (BHRC) for a workshop designed to help applicants navigate the Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) Fiscal Year 2028 Round 41 Small Government Program funding process. Participants may attend in person at 2:30 p.m. July 14, at the BHRC office, 2585 Glendale Road, Marietta, or join virtually. The workshop will provide an overview of program requirements, application procedures, and resources available to support successful project submissions. ...

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Community Harvest Market and Garden A community Harvest Market and Garden will start from 4-7 p.m. today at 1311 Dode Ave., New Matamoras. The youth-led garden will provide fresh produce to the community at a weekly market held every Wednesday. There will also be vendors selling baked goods, honey and other treats for the community. The market and garden are supported by the Creating Healthy Communities grant, a program of the Washington County Health Department. Jigsaw puzzle event First Presbyterian Church, 501 Fourth St., Marietta, is inviting anyone who loves doing jigsaw puzzles ...

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Lower Muskingum Historical Society meeting The Lower Muskingum Historical Society will hold its monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Beverly Library. The meeting is open to members and the public. Contact 740-236-8757 for further information. Wolf Creek BOE special meeting The Wolf Creek Board of Education will hold a special meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Waterford High School Library. The purpose of the meeting is to hire personnel. Community Harvest Market and Garden A community Harvest Market and Garden will start from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday at 1311 Dode Ave., New ...