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Washington County Democrats slate fall picnic for Sunday

Local News October 9, 2026

MARIETTA – The Washington County Democrats will hold their annual Fall Picnic from 1-4 p.m. Sunday at the Marietta Shrine Club. Candidates for Washington County Commission, the Ohio House of Representatives and the U.S. House of Representatives will be in attendance, along with advocates for local and state issues on the November ballot. The keynote speaker will be state Rep. Kent Smith, presenter of “This Week in the State Legislature,” who will talk about what’s happening in the Ohio Legislature and the importance of getting out to vote. Tickets are $40, with children 12 ...

Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District announces 2027 Earth Day Native Tree Giveaway for regional schools

Local News October 9, 2026

NEW PHILADELPHIA, OH — The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) has announced the opening of applications for an Earth Day Native Tree Giveaway Program, an initiative designed to inspire the next generation of environmental stewards. The program provides regional school students ...

Murder suspect among 20 indicted in Washington County

Local News October 9, 2026

MARIETTA – A Marietta man was indicted on murder and other charges relating to a recent home invasion in which two people were shot, one of whom later died as a result of his injuries. Baxter L. Grimes, 50, was one of 20 defendants listed in indictments handed down by the Washington County Grand Jury on Thursday. Grimes faces 20 counts related to the crime: aggravated murder and murder, both unclassified felonies with firearm specifications; two first-degree felony counts of aggravated burglary and one each of attempted aggravated murder with firearm specifications, attempted murder ...

Nohe clarifies stance on injection wells at commission meeting

Local News October 9, 2026

MARIETTA – Washington County Commissioners approved a resolution for the completion of the Devloa sewer project Thursday while Commissioner Greg Nohe clarified his stance on a potential moratorium for Class II injection wells. Democrat John Rauch, who is a member of the Little Hocking ...

West Virginia woman killed in single-vehicle crash

Local News October 8, 2026

NEWPORT TWP. – A West Virginia woman died this morning following a single-vehicle crash on Ohio 7. The accident happened at approximately 7:29 a.m. near milepost 42 in Newport Township, according to a release from the Ohio State Highway patrol. The preliminary investigation indicates a New Martinsville woman was traveling south in a 2025 Cadillac XT6 SUV when it went off the right side of the road, struck an embankment and overturned, the release says. She was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene. Along with the patrol, the Newport Volunteer Fire Department and ...

Allergy friendly trick or treat organized

Local News October 8, 2026

PARKERSBURG – A Parkersburg woman whose daughter has a severe allergy to nuts has organized a trick or treat that is safe for other kids with the same issues. The allergy was discovered about two years ago when Katie Secreto’s daughter, Baylee, now 4, came into contact with food ...