The defacto leader of the Republican Party and presumptive presidential nominee believes the people who attacked our Capital are patriots and those found guilty by our legal system are hostages. For over two hours he watched the assault unfold on TV and did nothing. The party of Lincoln and Eisenhower is unrecognizable.
Wealthy residents do not pay their fair share of taxes because Marietta does not tax portfolio income (e.g., interest, dividends, capital gains, pensions). Wealthy residents should be taxed on a portion of their portfolio income for the privilege of living in our historical, vibrant, and generally safe community. Levying a progressive tax on portfolio income would allow wealthy residents to contribute fairly to city coffers while not increasing the burden on less fortunate tax payers. Right-sizing the city budget and workforce must be done to address the financial challenge facing ...
I am outraged by the decision of the Ohio Legislature (both houses) and the governor for mandating fracking, i.e., high-pressure hydraulic fracturing, under Ohio public lands. Let me count the ways… First of all, the legislation authorizing this desecration of state parks and other public lands, HB 507, was buried (stuffing, if you will), in a poultry bill passed by the legislature last year without any public hearings. Many of these public lands, including Salt Fork State Park the state’s largest park, are in eastern Ohio and have benefitted residents of Washington County for the ...
Did you know Marietta/Belpre Health Department offers a wide range of services? Including: * Immunizations (routine children & adult, travelers, & Covid-19) * Reproductive Services * STI Testing and Prevention for Men & Women * Breast & Cervical Cancer Screening * Menopause Care * Sports, work & school physicals * And MORE!! Not to mention we have a Nurse Practitioner on staff 5 days a week! Call us for more information and/or to schedule your appointment! (740)-373-0611
Recently, the Marietta Times ran an article and an editorial highlighting the devastating impact of driver’s license suspension in Ohio. Driver’s licenses in Ohio can be suspended for a wide variety of reasons, including debt-related issues. In fact, a recent study completed by the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland reported that roughly 60% of suspended licenses result from reasons other than driving infractions. Kudos to the Marietta Times for highlighting this problem. This problem has not gone unnoticed in Washington County. Now retired Marietta Municipal Court Judge Janet Welch ...
To the many folks in Washington County who express willingness to help our local Military Veterans, here is an immediate need and your opportunity to do something tangible and meaningful. You do not need to be a Veteran. All you need is a valid current license to operate a motor vehicle, proof of insurance, and a decent driving record. You can come be a Volunteer Driver with Washington County Veteran Service Office, driving local Veterans to needed appointments for care at a variety of locations. This is at your convenience, usually daylight hours, a weekday. You use the County ...