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Dominion Energy discusses rate hike

Dominion Energy recently shared the reasoning behind its proposed rate hike and additional charges. The Ohio Consumers’ Counsel discussed the rate hike with Marietta City Council’s Water and Sewer Committee at a meeting Monday night. The company has proposed a 30% rate increase, with an additional $8.78 per month, and other charges in the future, in a case that is pending before the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio. Committee Chairman Ben Rutherford questioned why the company was proposing the increase. According to Stephanie Moore, Ohio communications consultant for ...

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Meetings ¯ The Buckeye Hills Regional Council Executive Committee will meet at 11:30 a.m. Friday, March 1, at the Buckeye Hills Regional Council office, 1400 Pike Street in Marietta. The purpose of the meeting is to provide updates on projects throughout the region. Questions regarding this meeting should be directed to Jenny Simmons at 740-376-1026 or jsimmons@buckeyehills.org. 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 Operations Committee of the Warren ...

Norfolk Southern defends Shaw’s leadership

EAST PALESTINE —Norfolk Southern responded on Monday to efforts by a group of investors led by Ohio-based Ancora Holdings Group which holds a $1 billion stake in the railroad and has been heavily critical of the company’s response following and business practices leading up to last year’s train derailment, to replace the NS board of directors and CEO Alan Shaw. In a press release, Norfolk said it filed its preliminary proxy materials with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in connection with its upcoming 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, confirming “its ...

First Friday: March Madness

Once again downtown Marietta is preparing for First Friday, kicking off the month of March with an evening of late shopping and dining specials. The monthly event, hosted by Marietta Main Street, runs from 5-9 p.m. and this Friday’s theme is “March Madness.” On Front Street, First City Records has a busy evening planned with High Schools that Rock performing from 6-8 p.m. The business will also host Belpre business owner The Flower Daddy and Vicki Ayers will be doing palm readings for donations to benefit local musician Doug McBride. Just a few doors down, Clutch Collective ...

Wood County BOE hears update on reduction in force

PARKERSBURG - Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources John Merritt spoke to the Wood County Board of Education Tuesday night about the upcoming reduction in force the district is facing due to the loss of COVID funding. He said the school district is undergoing an unprecedented workforce realignment process for the 2024-2025 school year due to funding constraints and shrinking student population. Merritt said over 100 employees were notified they were on the list to be considered for RIF (reduction in force) or transfer on Feb. 20, with over 400 total notified to date. He ...

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Buckeye Hills Regional Council Meeting The Buckeye Hills Regional Council Executive Committee will meet at 11:30 a.m. Friday at the Buckeye Hills Regional Council office, 1400 Pike Street in Marietta. The purpose of the meeting is to provide updates on projects throughout the region. Questions regarding this meeting should be directed to Jenny Simmons at 740-376-1026 or jsimmons@buckeyehills.org. 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. Get Ready.... Get Set... ...