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Man arrested during Acton appearance at Canfield Fair

Local News September 7, 2026

CANFIELD — A man was arrested Sunday afternoon by Mahoning County Sheriff’s deputies at the Mahoning County Democratic Party tent at the Canfield Fair. Patrick Havas, 38, of Canfield, is at the Mahoning County jail on charges of felony assault and disorderly conduct, according to jail records. No bond was set, and he likely will appear in Mahoning County Court in Canfield on Tuesday because the court is closed for Labor Day. The Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office said Havas entered the tent around 2:30 p.m. Sunday and was using his cell phone to record a visit to the Canfield Fair ...

Fair weather fans? Temperatures, tradition, activities dictate people's attendance

Entertainment September 7, 2026

MARIETTA – Rain followed by heat appeared to keep some folks away from the opening day of the Washington County Fair on Saturday, but milder weather – not to mention some exciting activities – drew them to the fairgrounds on Sunday. “Attendance has been up today compared to last ...

Local events

Local News September 5, 2026

Meetings ¯ PERI (Public Employees Retiree Inc.) Washington County Chapter 51 will hold a meeting at 11 a.m. today at the Marietta Township Community Building, 260 Sandhill Road, Reno. The guest speaker will be Andrea Bussert from A.M.B.A. to discuss the upcoming open enrollment on health care benefits. All state, county and township retired employees are welcome. For questions, call 740-434-7617. ¯ The Washington State College of Ohio Board of Trustees will hold its monthly meeting at 4 p.m. Sept. 21, in room H108 of the Main Building. ¯ Palmer Township will hold meetings at 7 p.m. ...

Around Town

Local News September 5, 2026

Jigsaw puzzle event First Presbyterian Church, 501 Fourth St., Marietta, is inviting anyone who enjoys doing jigsaw puzzles to come and help put four different 1000-piece puzzles together from 2-5 p.m. on 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. PERI meeting PERI (Public Employees Retiree Inc.) Washington County Chapter 51 will hold a meeting at 11 ...

Last minute preparations before fair opens Saturday

Local News September 5, 2026

MARIETTA – As the Washington County Fair opens Saturday morning, 4-H participants were getting their their animals and themselves ready Friday for the events ahead. 4-H member Regan Whitten has been showing livestock at the fair for five years, and shows steers and breeding heifers. She ...

Believers must examine both motives and actions

Local Columns September 5, 2026

Max Lucado tells the story of Charles Robertson in his book, In the Grip of Grace. Robertson entered the Jefferson State Bank in Virginia Beach and filled out a loan application. But instead of waiting for his loan to be approved, Robertson went back to the bank a couple of hours later with a pistol and a note demanding money. Halfway to his getaway car, Robertson realized that he’d left the note with the teller and he went back in and grabbed it. When he returned to the car, Robertson remembered that he’d left the car keys on the bank counter. Instead of going into the bank again, ...