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Support Mark Warden for Sheriff

I would like to ask my fellow Washington County residents to vote for Chief Deputy Mark Warden for Washington County sheriff on March 19. Mark has always been the nicest young man. I have known him since day one of his 36-plus years of serving and protecting the citizens of our great county. He was always courteous and respectful each and every time I interacted with him at the courthouse. Mark has a strong conviction about protecting our community. His dedication and commitment clearly make him the best choice in the upcoming primary. Mark understands the importance of being a ...

Mark Warden will not disappoint

Dear readers, It is an honor to share with you what I know of Chief Deputy, Mark Warden, who as you know, is running for sheriff! The following will give insight as to why I believe he will be a great sheriff for Washington County. First, I would like to start off by introducing myself. My name is Lindsey Smith. I am 29 years old, a mother of six, Vice-President of the Criminal Justice Club, and a current student at Washington State Community College. About a year ago, I decided I was ready to take my career to the next step and started taking classes at Washington State Community ...

Reminiscence of Soviet communism

Soon after the end of World War II, as we were drifting from one encampment to the next, we encountered a lot of falsehood. One of which was involving Soviet Communist soldiers as they were repatriating Russian refugees. As soldiers proceeded with their task, they were telling the refugees how great everything was in Russia. They coaxed the Russian refugees as to how good things were in Russia. They told the people that they would be welcomed with open arms. They would behold the great progress in Russia. They would be welcomed by Mother Russia and live with want for nothing. Many ...

Join me in voting for Warden for Sheriff

To the Citizens of Washington County: My name is LeeAnn Price. I moved to Washington County over 50 years ago and I consider this my home. My husband and I are active members of the community and we raised both of our kids in the Fort Frye School District. We love the community we live in and serve. I am writing to you today to show my support for Mark Warden as Sheriff. Through my involvement in the awareness and prevention of suicide in Washington County, I have worked firsthand with state and local law enforcement as part of the first responders’ team to support the families ...

Marietta Symphony orchestra thanks the community

The Marietta Symphony Orchestra would like to thank our local patrons and donors for their support during the 2023 concert year. Grants from the Ohio Arts Council, the Marietta Community Foundation and the Parkersburg Area Community Foundation as well as generous donations from community members made it possible for the Symphony to bring you performances for Independence Day in July and then again for a special Christmas performance in December. The Christmas concert was followed by a special performance where young musicians in area schools were provided the opportunity to showcase ...

Jobs

Dear Editor, Marietta Times syndicated columnist Erick Erickson’s January 8th piece says the public “remembers having jobs” (under Donald Trump). I challenge the Marietta Times to do some research and write a factual article regarding job creation statistics during the past seven years. I would also recommend the Times consider paying only for intellectually honest columnists and political cartoonists to promote reasonable and constructive debate.