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Reports/Washington County ¯ A deputy was advised March 20 that Jessica Stevens’ dog had left the property at 723 Eighth St., Marietta, and attacked a neighbor’s dog. A summons is being requested for Jessica Lynn Stevens on a charge of failing to restrain her dog. ¯ A deputy was advised March 20 that Krystal Smith’s dogs had been dropped off at the shelter as a stray from the City of Marietta. Attempts to contact Smith met with negative results. A summons will be requested for Krystal Smith, on a charge of failure to control her dog. ¯ A deputy received complaints March 17 ...

WSCC adds two certificate programs to curriculum

Washington State Community College is expanding its curriculum to include two additional in-demand information technology career pathways. Beginning in Fall 2022, students will be able to earn a one-year certificate in Cyber Security and Help Desk. The occupational outlook for careers in information technology is very strong, said a press release from WSCC. The federal government projects that there will be a 22 percent employment growth in the cyber security field nationwide, said the press release. Positions related to the Help Desk certification are expected to have growth of at ...

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Reports/Marietta ¯ A stolen Lincoln MKX SUV, out of St. Marys, was recovered Friday in the parking lot of Marathon gas station, 277 Muskingum Drive. The occupant in the driver’s seat was identified as a 14-year-old juvenile. Criminal charges are being referred to the Washington County Prosecutor’s Office. ¯ A patrolman responded Friday to 769 Buckeye Ave. in reference to two juvenile brothers who had run away from home because they did not want to attend school. They were found by school staff at a location in the city and returned to school. ¯ An officer responded Saturday ...

Tuesday marks day one of Shields’ trial

Jury selection and opening statements took place Tuesday at the Washington County Common Pleas Court for a Belpre man facing drug trafficking charges. On June 10, 2020, Tytus Lamar Shields, 31, 1572 Elizabeth St. Apt. A, Belpre, was arrested after a search warrant was executed at his ...

Property Transfers

Marietta Township ¯ Bret W. Hardman to Jade Alexis Voisinet, 100 Skyvue Circle, land and buildings, $218,000, warranty deed. ¯ Yvette Marroon to Marjorie Ann Ingraham and Alexander Richendollar, 101 Del Ray Drive, land and buildings, $224,000, warranty deed. ¯ Yvette Marroon and Russell Francis Marroon to Yvette Marroon, 101 Del Ray Drive, land and buildings, quit claim. ¯ James L. and Linda D. Cline to James B/ Cline trustee and James L. and Linda D. Cline life est, Cornerville Road, land, warranty deed. ¯ Daniel R. and Margaret A Ritchey to Margaret A. Ritchey, 345 Smith ...

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Arrests/Washington County The following individuals were recently processed into the Washington County Jail: ¯ Kirkland Michael Dennewitz, 26, of Racine, was arrested for aggravated possession of drugs, a felony, and three counts of driving under suspension, and contempt of court, misdemeanors. ¯ Jason Edward Hess, 39, of Powhatan Point, was arrested for OVI, no seatbelt, and stop light violation, all misdemeanors. ¯ Michael Edward Grayson, 34, of Marietta, was arrested for aggravated possession of drugs, a felony, and two counts of theft, both ...