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Meetings ¯ The operations committee of the Warren Local Board of Education will meet at 5 p.m July 22, at Warren Elementary School, 60 Warrior Drive, Vincent. ¯ The regular meeting of the Warren Local Board of Education will be at 6 p.m. July 22, at Warren Elementary School, 60 Warrior Drive, Vincent. ¯ Palmer Township will hold meetings at 7 p.m. Aug. 3, Sept. 10, Oct. 5, Nov. 2 and Dec. 7, at the Palmer Community Building, 7153 State Route 676, in Palmer Square. ¯ The Belpre Township trustees will meet at 6 p.m. the first Monday of the month at 335 Baker Road, Little ...

Washington County Veterans Service Commission addresses public amid litigation

MARIETTA — Amid recent litigation, the Washington County Veterans Service Commission issued a statement in a press release Tuesday to restate its mission to the community. Over recent months, there has been ongoing litigation and disagreements among members within and surrounding the organization. Former Executive Director Darren Shearlock resigned from his position on June 11, which followed months of allegations, litigation, and complaints, according to the release. In the release, the organization said it acknowledged the “confusion” and “concern” that could arise as ...

Around Town for July 16

Wolf Creek BOE meeting change The Wolf Creek Board of Education has changed the regular July meeting from July 20 to July 27. The meeting will take place at Waterford High School Library at 6:30 pm. Rosenlieb reunion July 26 The 88th annual August and Theresia (Miller) Rosenlieb reunion will be July 26 at the Midway Community Center, approximately 6 miles North of Fly, Ohio, on SR 800. There will be a covered dish lunch at 12:30 p.m. followed by visiting and a short business meeting. Any questions please call reunion secretary, Charlotte (Rosenlieb) Wells at 740-865-3502. First ...

Buckeye Hills Regional Council invites public comments for upcoming strategic plan

MARIETTA - Buckeye Hills Regional Council invites the community to participate in a public hearing about the council’s draft 2027-2030 Strategic Area Plan, according to a release from the council. The hearing is slated for 1-2 p.m. Aug. 5 at the Buckeye Hills Regional Council office at 2585 Glendale Road, Marietta. During the hearing, the public will have an opportunity to comment about the plan, which includes topics like plan goals and outcomes as well as a waiver request to support health promotion and disease prevention programs. The waiver request is for the Older Americans ...