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Marietta Community Foundation announces 2026 Nonprofit Challenge: Change-Makers

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Marietta Community Foundation says it is bringing back one of its most popular Nonprofit Challenges this fall, but with a new name, a new twist and $30,000 in prize funds up for grabs. According to a news release from the foundation, since 2015, its Nonprofit Challenge has brought organizations across Washington County together for a competition designed to engage supporters, encourage community giving and help participating organizations earn prize dollars. This year, the challenge returns as the 2026 Nonprofit Challenge: Change-Makers, Nov. 2–16. “Our team has been hearing for ...

Washington State College of Ohio earns ACEN accreditation for 2 nursing programs

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MARIETTA – Washington State College of Ohio has earned accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing for its Associate Degree Nursing and Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs. According to a press release from WSCO, the accreditation is a significant achievement for nursing education at the college. The ADN program has consistently produced strong licensure and employment outcomes, while the newer RN-to-BSN program has helped registered nurses continue their education and advance their careers, the release says. “Earning ACEN ...

Warren students to host haunted trail Oct. 17 and 24

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VINCENT — Warren High School students and staff are preparing to trade the stage for the woods as the school’s drama club and National Honor Society host a haunted trail on two Saturdays this month. The trail will be open from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Oct. 17 and 24 on the nature trail at Warren ...

Cohabitation isn’t a good “trial run” for marriage

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As recently as the 1970s, cohabitation (living together before marriage) was not considered to be “proper” and only 0.2% of couples engaged in the practice. In recent years, however, the pendulum has swung dramatically the other way, with something over 70% (one study from 2015-2019 reported 76%) of couples choosing to cohabitate before marriage currently. Economic factors sometimes contribute to the decision to live together, but many couples consider moving in together simply as a “trial run” toward marriage. “Let’s see how this works,” they figure, “because there’s ...

United Bankshares plans Florida expansion with Palm Beach office

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PALM BEACH, FLA. – United Bankshares Inc. plans to expand into Florida with a full-service banking office in Palm Beach, the company announced in a news release. The proposed office at 218 Royal Palm Way on Palm Beach Island would offer commercial banking, private banking, wealth ...

Dollar General open in Williamstown

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WILLIAMSTOWN - Dollar General will celebrate opening its newest area store at 8 a.m. Saturday with a grand opening event at 1901 Williams Highway, company officials said the event will feature $10 gift cards for the 50 adult customers and DG tote bags to the first 100 customers. “We look ...