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Washington County Junior Fair announces 2025 royalty

Local News

The 2025 Washington County Junior Fair royalty competition was held on Monday, Aug. 11, by Ohio State University Extension at First Presbyterian Church in Marietta. Five royalty candidates participated in an individual interview with three panel judges and a public speaking event. Five ...

Edge of darkness

Local News

The sun hits the horizon at the end of a hazy summer day recently. If you have a recent photo that showcases the beauty of the Mid-Ohio Valley, submit it to Art Smith at asmith@mariettatimes.com for possible inclusion on this page. See more photos at Instagram.com/mariettatimes.

Never complain that God is unfair; just ask for mercy

Religion

By Mark Wilmoth Barry Bonds sits atop the list of All-Time MLB Home Run Leaders, with 7 more homers than Henry Aaron. Most baseball fans, however, won’t honor Bond’s achievement as much as they do Aaron’s, because Bonds was caught using performance-enhancing drugs while Aaron’s record ...

Ryan again seriously considering Ohio gubernatorial run

Local News

YOUNGSTOWN — With Democrat Sherrod Brown planning a U.S. Senate seat bid, Tim Ryan, a former 20-year congressman, is again giving serious consideration to running for governor. “Sherrod Brown’s decision to run for the U.S. Senate has renewed and heightened Tim Ryan’s interest in ...

Boil advisory for Pearl Street Extension

Local News

UPDATE: The boil advisory was canceled Saturday afternoon. The City of Marietta has issued a boil advisory for water customers on Pearl Street Extension from Fort Harmar Drive to Victory Place. Water service will be interrupted due to an emergency water line repair, affecting approximately 10 ...