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Katie McGlynn resigns from Marietta City Council; Davie Hendrickson appointed

MARIETTA — Second Ward Councilwoman Katie McGlynn resigned from Marietta City Council at the end of July, citing family obligations and the difficulty of balancing them with her council responsibilities. Davie Hendrickson was appointed Aug. 6 to fill the vacancy and was sworn in during that evening’s council meeting, according to Washington County Democratic Party Chair Willa O’Neill. McGlynn said she had considered resigning for some time before reaching her decision. “I’ve been thinking about it for a while,” McGlynn said. “Basically, it’s a family ...

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Colombia searches for over 3,000 missing after a powerful earthquake kills more than 100 PEREIRA, Colombia (AP) — Search and rescue efforts have resumed in Colombia after a powerful earthquake left over 3,000 missing. Mayors and governors from Cali, Pereira, Choco and Manizales said Tuesday at least 179 people died in those four areas during Monday's 7.4 magnitude earthquake. Around 1,600 buildings are damaged. Soldiers, rescue teams, and volunteers are working through the rubble. Choco, near the epicenter, is one of Colombia's poorest regions and hard to access. New President ...

Artsbridge calendar

Artsbridge calendar of events: Today Leftover Crafts, ages 13-103, 11-noon, Marietta Public Library "Moana," free family movie/sensory friendly, 5:30 p.m., Peoples Bank Theatre, Marietta Paint Party, teen, adult and senior, 6-8 p.m., Washington County Library, New Matamoras Branch Music in Muskingum Park hosted by The Boys and Girls Club of Washington County, 7 p.m., Muskingum Park, Front Street, Marietta Belpre Music by the River Concert Series, 'Elvis' by Hank Poole Hoselton, 7:30 p.m., Civitan Park Wednesday: Walking Through the Books, all ages, 9-10 a.m., Barlow Branch ...

Lawsuits in fatal fire combined, Gold dismissed as defendant

PARKERSBURG – A judge granted a motion to consolidate two lawsuits arising from the same fatal 2023 fire and dismissed an individual defendant. Wood County Circuit Court Judge Jason Wharton heard a number of motions Monday regarding a civil case resulting from a 2023 fatal fire that claimed ...

ODOT District 10 to host Community Day

The Ohio Department of Transportation will host its Community Day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Washington County ODOT Garage, 1650 Greene St., Marietta. The free, interactive, hands-on event will be held rain or shine and features equipment, demonstrations and displays from ODOT and ...

Willie benefit to be held

A benefit for medical bills for Tricia Willie of Parkersburg will be held from 4-7 p.m. Friday at the Belpre Heights Church, 720 Clement Ave. Available will be spaghetti dinners, bake sale, auctions and silent auction.