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Washington County voters to decide behavioral health levy renewal

Local News October 31, 2026

MARIETTA — Washington County voters will decide in the upcoming election whether to renew a levy expected to generate about $815,668 annually for mental health and substance use prevention, treatment and recovery programs. The five-year renewal would support services for children, adolescents and adults at risk for mental illness and substance use disorders, according to the ballot language. The proposed levy is at a rate not exceeding 0.5 mill, with an estimated annual cost of $18 for each $100,000 of the county auditor’s market value. It would begin in 2027, with the first ...

Authorities search for suspect as three charged in Athens County infant's death

Local News October 31, 2026

The Athens County Prosecutor’s Office announced movement this week in two related cases involving the death of a child, though one suspect is reportedly "on the run." On Monday, an Athens County grand jury indicted William “Alex” McCallister, 32, formerly of Nelsonville, on charges in connection with the death of a three-month-old infant. An arrest warrant has been issued for McCallister, but efforts are under way to find him, according to a news release. “Please contact the Athens County Sheriff’s Office with any information you may have about Alex McCallister’s ...

Around Town

Local News October 30, 2026

Zonta Club Fall Unique Boutique The Zonta Club of the MOV will hold its Fall Unique Boutique Clothing Sale from 2-8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Reno Community Center, 260 Sandhill Road, Marietta. Donations of men's, women's and children's clothing, coats, shoes, accessories and more will be accepted from 4-8 p.m. through Thursday at the sale site. Early donations may be dropped off at McCarthy Real Estate or Advantage Real Estate during their regular business hours. Arrive with a feminine hygiene product at 1:30 p.m. on today and you will get a half hour of ...

Memorial awaiting $80 million as payment delays slow hospital project

Local News October 30, 2026

MARIETTA — Memorial Health System is awaiting about $80 million in anticipated Medicaid payments, a delay President and CEO Scott Cantley said is straining hospital operations and slowing financing for its women’s and children’s hospital project. Cantley said the outstanding payments ...

Southeastern Ohio Port Authority announces new president and CEO

Local News October 30, 2026

MARIETTA – The Southeastern Ohio Port Authority Board of Directors named Eric Wade as president and CEO in a release on Thursday. Wade began the role on Oct. 26, and the board formally welcomed him during its Oct. 28 meeting. Wade was the senior planner for the Buckeye Hills Regional Council for three years prior to him joining the SeOPA. In that role, he administered more than 20 transportation projects and secured multiple federal and state grants, according to the release. Wade holds a bachelor’s degree in energy management and production engineering and a master of business ...

Washington County Commissioners approve MOU with FCF, SeOPA president introduced

Local News October 30, 2026

MARIETTA – Washington County Commissioners approved an MOU with Family and Children First, released a statement on the 2026 county budget and a new Southeastern Ohio Port Authority president and CEO was introduced at Thursday's regular meeting. The moratorium of understanding establishes ...