John Green’s first novel in nearly a decade is also a kind of debut — a work of fiction for adults. The author of such favorites for young people as “The Fault in Our Stars” and “Looking for Alaska” has written a story about celebrity and the attention economy, “Hollywood, ...
In 1957, the film “Battle Hymn” premiered at Peoples Bank Theatre with over 25,000 people flooding Putnam Street to witness movie star Rock Hudson tour through Marietta. Nearly 70 years later, the film returned to the screen for a historic event Sunday. Antique cars from the ’50s ...
BEVERLY — Three years after Beverly and Waterford residents first gathered to dream about their community’s future, local leaders say those ideas are now turning into visible projects – from a new riverfront trail to fresh flowers and festivals downtown. “We got a federal grant, ...
From gold and silver to baseball cards and antiques, the Parkersburg Coin Club’s latest show brought together 19 collectors and dealers from across the region for a day of buying, selling and trading at the Marietta Knights of Columbus Hall. “We sponsor this event two or three times a ...
By David Skolnick Special to The Times U.S. Sen. Jon Husted became the first Ohioan in more than 15 years to be appointed to the powerful Senate Appropriations Committee. Husted, an Upper Arlington Republican, replaced Markwayne Mullin, an Oklahoma Republican, on Appropriations. Mullin ...
A great blue heron settles onto its nest high in a tree along the Ohio River near Belpre. Several herons have nests in the same tree. 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 ...