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“Me First” is now “Me Only”

Much has been written about how divided the country has become. Little doubt remains that the division has sparked increases in hate crimes, bullying and mental illnesses such as anxiety and depression. The teen suicide rate is higher than it has ever been and more children are in poverty than at any time in our history. The reasons for these societal ills are many but they all come down to one fact: the US has become not only a “me first” country but has devolved into a “me only” one. A country which claims to be “one nation, under GOD” now takes Darwin’s “survival ...

Marietta Area Recycling Center opening to 24 hours/7 days a week

Beginning Monday, June 14, The Marietta Area Recycling Center (MARC) will be expanding back to its regular schedule of 24 hours per day 7 days a week! It is great to be moving back to normal hours and the Volunteers at MARC appreciate all of the community’s cooperation and support during our restricted schedule and transitioning to full open. We are still looking for a few volunteers to help us better adjust to the full open schedule so if interested, please contact Kathy Ortt at 740-373-3372. MARC accepts cardboard, paper, bottle glass, steel and aluminum cans and #1, 2, 4 and 5 ...

We have a problem!

We have a problem when for the first time in our history, the former president of the United States refuses to accept the will of the people in a presidential election and the peaceful transfer of power. We have a problem when the president of the United States incites an insurrection of his followers to stop the Congress from certifying the electoral college votes of that presidential election. We have a problem when the majority of Republicans refuse to have a bipartisan commission look into the causes for the January 6 insurrection. We have a problem when a majority of Republicans ...

Thank you for supporting The KofC 4617 – A Night At The Races 2021

The Knights of Columbus Council 4617 in Churchtown, Ohio would like to thank everyone who came out to our first A Night A The Races event held on Saturday, May 1, 2021! We hope that everyone had a great time and look forward to having this again, next year, on Saturday, May 7, 2022 (1st Saturday of May). We especially want to thank our 2021 event sponsors. They include: Washington Electric Cooperative, Inc., Hayes Insurance Agency, Next Level Masonry LLC – Thad Tucker, Bosner Plumbing Electric and Refrigeration LLC, Spencer Agency - KofC Insurance, Megabea Communications Inc., ...

5K Run and Walk a success

The 11th Annual Ohio River Sternwheel Festival Memorial 5K Run and Walk was held on May 29, 2021. The event was a huge success because of the many run/walk participants, business sponsors, and assistance from local businesses, city government and other individuals. We are extremely grateful to Memorial Health System for their participation. We also thank the many participants who entered the race and participated in the day’s events. A very big thank you to our sponsors: Carol Goff & Associates Real Estate; Charles Wentz State Farm Insurance Agency; Discount Signs and Awnings; Durham ...

Race, QAnon and the rise of escapism

On a day when the US is reeling from yet another mass shooting in San Jose, CA; we learn that our local State Representative Don Jones (R), has nothing better to do than put forth a bill in the Ohio House, that he says “protects children from having to examine or be blamed for errors made in the past”. Really, what are Jones and his Republican colleagues fearful of now? HB 322 actually says that social studies teachers can no longer discuss the influence of race on policy decisions as an issue in American History. This effort is a step backward as it denies the fact that the ...