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Rural Action offers open houses to assist with elderberry harvests

Local News July 29, 2026

MARIETTA - Rural Action and project partners are inviting elderberry growers and foragers to bring their harvest to free, open-house events to use destemming equipment which processes large volumes of elderberries in minutes. No registration is required for these free open-house events. Locally, the following open houses are planned: * 2-4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, Warmke Farm, 622 Eighth St., Marietta. * 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, Rural Action’s Herb Hub (ACEnet Nelsonville Business Center), 296 S. Harper St., Nelsonville. * 3:30 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, Chesterhill Produce ...

Ohio advocates concerned over recent federal changes to special education

Local News July 28, 2026

Ohio special education advocates fear recent changes to the U.S. Department of Education will cause confusion, delays, and a loss of service to students. The Trump administration announced in June it will move the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and the Office for Civil Rights to the U.S. Department of Justice. The special education office is responsible for making sure states follow the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), a federal law that ensures students with disabilities have access to a ...

Marietta College named to Phi Theta Kappa’s 2026 Transfer Honor Roll

Local News July 28, 2026

MARIETTA — Marietta College has been named to Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society’s 2026 Transfer Honor Roll, according to a release from the college. Marietta was among 275 four-year colleges and universities included on the national list. The honor roll evaluates institutions based on their policies, services and outcomes involving students who transfer from community colleges to pursue bachelor’s degrees. Factors considered in the evaluation include transferability, use of previously earned credits, financial assistance, recruitment and admissions practices, student services, campus ...

Frontier High School Alumni Association holds 14th annual class reunion

Local News July 28, 2026

MARIETTA - The Frontier High School Alumni Association, representing the classes of 1969 to 1990, recently celebrated its 14th annual class reunion. Both nights, June 12-13, were held at the American Legion in Marietta. The Friday night mixer evening featured a cash bar, light snacks, soda ...

Red Cross declares national blood crisis as donations fall

Local News July 28, 2026

PARKERSBURG — The American Red Cross has declared a national blood crisis for only the second time in its history as donations remain below hospital demand and supplies of some blood products fall to critically low levels. The supply of type O positive blood has dropped below a one-day ...

Around Town

Local News July 28, 2026

OneOhio Region 12 committee meeting The OneOhio Region 12 committee will meet at 2 p.m. Thursday virtually via Zoom. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss OneOhio Recovery Foundation Round 2 Grant Applications. OneOhio's Regional Board meetings are open to the public; however, this agenda includes grantee discussions, which will take place in closed executive session. Members of the public interested in attending the meeting can contact Kylee Nichols at knichols@buckeyehills.org for the meeting link. Oak Grove Fire and EMS ice cream social The Oak Grove Fire and EMS will be ...