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Belpre City School District BOE special meeting The President of the Board of Education is calling for a special meeting of the Belpre City School District, which will be at 6 p.m. today at the Stone Administration/Early Learning Center. This is a special meeting of the Belpre City School District Board of Education in public to approve personnel matters. Chicken wings or chicken strips dinner A chicken wings or chicken strips dinner will be from 5-7 p.m. Friday at VFW Post #5108, 319 Pike St., Marietta. Six wings (hot or regular) and fries are $6. Three chicken strips and fries are ...

Arc announces scholarship recipients

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PARKERSBURG – Eight students from Wood and Washington counties are 2026 scholarship recipients from The Arc of the Mid-Ohio Valley. Scholarships go to students who dedicated themselves to careers serving individuals with cognitive or intellectual disabilities. By pursuing specialized degrees, these local students are preparing to enter the disability services workforce and make a lasting impact in their community, Michelle Curtis, executive director of The Arc, said. “The scholarship program aims to empower the next generation of local leaders, giving students the tools to expand ...

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Meetings ¯ The President of the Board of Education is calling for a special meeting of the Belpre City School District, which will be at 6 p.m. today at the Stone Administration/Early Learning Center. This is a special meeting of the Belpre City School District Board of Education in public to approve personnel matters. ¯ The Washington State College of Ohio Board of Trustees will hold its monthly meeting at 4 p.m. Aug. 17, in room H108 of the Main Building. ¯ Palmer Township will hold meetings at 7 p.m. Sept. 10, Oct. 5, Nov. 2 and Dec. 7, at the Palmer Community Building, 7153 ...

Marietta Police Department swears in five new patrolmen

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MARIETTA – The Marietta Police Department swore in five new patrolmen Monday morning. “I can’t remember the last time this has happened,” said Mayor Joshua Schlicher. “Since maybe the early 1980s.” Hunter Teagardner, Kobe Nicholson, Colton Shriver, Travis Payne and Jonathon ...

Ohio U.S. Senate candidates offer contrasting visions for data centers

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As data centers continue to grow both in numbers and unpopularity, the candidates in Ohio’s U.S. Senate race are calling for more oversight. While they offer contrasting visions for data centers, neither has embraced a full halt in construction desired by advocates. Incumbent Republican Ohio U.S. Sen. Jon Husted played a pivotal role in bringing several billion-dollar data center projects to Ohio as lieutenant governor from 2019 to 2025. He backed tens of millions of dollars in tax breaks for past projects and consistently defends new data center development, arguing that they create ...

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Magnitude-7.4 quake hits western Colombia, collapsing buildings and killing at least 79 people BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes western Colombia, killing at least 79 people and trapping residents under collapsed buildings. The quake hit Monday in San Jose Del Palmar and was felt as far as Bogotá. Local officials confirm significant damage in regions like Risaralda and Valle del Cauca. Authorities warn of aftershocks and report injuries across the country. Colombia's interior minister says more than 20 municipalities are affected. This is the most ...