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Zonta Club of MOV Fall Unique Boutique

The Zonta Club of the MOV would like to thank the community for their continued support of our gently used bi-annual clothing sale the Unique Boutique. This is our largest fundraiser, and all proceeds benefit our service projects, including our scholarships to Washington State College of Ohio. These scholarships benefit non-traditional female college students. We also work to bring awareness for the need of feminine hygiene products, undies, bras, and deodorant in the area with our Delicates for Dignity project. We would like to thank the Women’s Giving Circle through the Marietta ...

Presidential quotes I won’t forget

Donald Trump said many things when he ran for president the first time. Two things that I never wanted to forget and wanted my descendants to always remember I engraved in my cabin wall. The first and I quote “don’t believe what you see and don’t believe what you hear believe what I tell you,” (In other words you aren’t smart enough to think for yourself.) The second and I quote “if you repeat something enough times even if it isn’t true eventually people will start believing it,” (such as the election was rigged and stolen from me. How many times have you heard ...

Constitutional Panel Discussion

On the final day of the Constitutional Convention, Elizabeth Willing Powel, a prominent figure in Philadelphia’s political and social circles, asked Benjamin Franklin, “Well, Doctor, what have we got—a republic or a monarchy?” Franklin replied, “A republic, if you can keep it.” More than two centuries later, that question remains as urgent as ever: Can we keep our republic? The Honor Society of Washington State College of Ohio invites the community to a Constitutional Panel Discussion on Wednesday, November 19, at 12:00 p.m. in Graham Auditorium on the WSCO campus. The ...

Wesel will be asset

As a former councilman and county commissioner, I want to express my support for Ron Wesel, candidate for Marietta City Council 4th Ward. Ron is a lifelong resident of Marietta as well as a businessman. Ron has a vision for strengthening business in Marietta and I believe he will be a great asset toward growing our local economy. Ron is very civic-minded and involved in many aspects of our beloved Marietta. I wholeheartedly support Ron’s campaign and encourage those in 4th Ward to vote Wesel for city council. David A. White Marietta

Support Wesel

I am writing to express my strong support for Ron Wesel in the upcoming city election. Ron is a proven leader who understands Marietta — its challenges, its opportunities, and the importance of steady, experienced leadership and local interest / investment. Over the years, Ron has demonstrated a genuine commitment to our community. His record of service includes time as president of the Morning Rotary Club, chairman of the Marietta Area Chamber of Commerce, and president of MAMA, now part of Main Street Marietta. He also serves on the board of directors for Peoples Bank Theatre and ...

Ron Wesel for 4th Ward for Marietta City Council

Ron Wesel is running as a candidate for City Council representing the 4th Ward of the City of Marietta. My name is Stephan McCarthy, and I am a lifelong resident of the City of Marietta, 4th Ward, and I believe that Ron is the best candidate for our Ward as I have known him most of my life. Ron grew up working at the family business, Marietta Ignition, here in Marietta, from a very early age. There he developed a strong work ethic and the ability to work with the public to help them with solving the myriad of problems they may have had with their vehicles, farm equipment, ...