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Local News September 16, 2026

Washington County Family and Children First Council meeting Washington County Family & Children First Council will meet at 1:30 p.m. today at the Washington County E.O.C. office, 204 Davis Avenue, Suite C. For more information, call 740-376-7081. Belpre City School District meeting The regular monthly meeting of the Belpre City School District will be at 5 p.m. Thursday, at the Stone Administration/Early Learning Center, 2014 Rockland Ave., Belpre. This meeting is for the Belpre City School District Board of Education in public to conduct the school district’s business and is ...

Fort Frye, Washington County JVSD earn 5-star ratings

Local News September 16, 2026

MARIETTA – Fort Frye Local Schools and Washington County Joint Vocational School District received an overall 5 stars of the Ohio Department of Education and workforce’s report card. For the Washington County Joint Vocational School District, this is a continuation of previous years, but ...

DeWine announces Regional Education Partnership initiative

Local News September 15, 2026

MARIETTA – Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel earlier this month announced the launch of Ohio’s Regional Education Partnerships; a statewide initiative to help children get a strong start in life, stay on track through school, and prepare for college, training, or entering the workforce. The partnership includes organizations from the seven regions of Ohio, including Building Bridges to Careers in Marietta. “Ohio’s future depends on the success of our young people,” said DeWine. “By working together, we will identify challenges sooner, connect families with the ...

Marietta/Belpre Health Department hosting 'Diaper Drive' to support families

Local News September 15, 2026

MARIETTA – The Marietta/Belpre Health Department is hosting a “Diaper Drive” through Sept. 30 to further its diaper bank program started in May, and will support local families and organizations that provide diapers to those in need. Donations are accepted from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 304 ...

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Local News September 15, 2026

Republicans to hold scramble at Oxbow The Washington County Republican Party will hold its sixth annual golf scramble on Oct. 10 at Oxbow Golf Course. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. The fee for the four-person scramble is $300 and the package includes greens fee, cart, refreshments, snacks and a steak dinner. Hole sponsorships also are available. To sponsor a hole or for more information, call Joe Derkin at 330-858-2564 or jpderkin@gmail.com, Mark Warden at 740-516-1687, Tonya Booth at 740-336-4750 or Johnna Zalmanek at 740-706-1883. One man ...

Summit to be held at Marietta College

Local News September 15, 2026

The Center for Appalachian Innovation at Marietta College will host a summit to focus on strengthening communities and expanding opportunities in Appalachian Ohio. The Summit on Rural Development–The Start of It All will be held from 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Sept. 24 in the McDonough Auditorium ...