Thank you
I would like to thank the lady and children who took the time to pick up the trash on 677 - half way up hill. It really looks nice. They even found a paint can. Again thank you! Carolyn Skinner Marietta
A solitary figure
It is with great interest and admiration that the nation watched Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) stand before the nation and declare that “I will do everything that I can to make sure the former President (Trump) never goes anywhere near the Oval Office again.” Wow! Kevin McCarthy and Mitch McConnell should have such courage! Any Republican worth his or her salt ought to pay attention and begin to do some “soul-searching” as time moves relentlessly toward 2022 and the mid-term elections. This woman stands for SOMETHING. If nothing else is evident in the aftermath of the Trump ...
News is the problem
It is time for the citizens of this country to demand responsible journalism. “News” is now all about misconceptions and outright lies to sell a product. The examples are everywhere, and many in the populace don’t seem to see it. Journalism is about reporting facts, not opinion. We need only look to the recent reports about a young girl that was shot and killed by police in Columbus. 10TV has a post live on Facebook that says “My daughter dispatched Columbus police for protection, not to be a homicide today.” Facts in the case in no way support what this mother said. She ...
Tyrant
Merriam-Webster defines the word “tyrant” as “an absolute ruler unrestrained by law or constitution,” a “usurper of sovereignty,” “a ruler who exercises absolute power oppressively or brutally,” and finally, “one resembling an oppressive ruler in the harsh use of authority or power.” All of the those could be used to describe Mike Dewine. He ran in 2018, touting his conservative principles, but his policies have turned out to be anything but conservative. Indeed, he has been the most oppressive governor that Ohio has ever had, at least in recent memory. It’s been ...
O’Neill Center thanks Marietta College for successful golf outing fundraiser
The O’Neill Center, 333 Fourth St., would like to thank students in John Fazio’s business class at Marietta College for selecting us as one of the nonprofits to work with for their senior capstone project. The business students partnered with the Marietta College Golf Association to hold a benefit golf outing on April 24 at the Golf Club of West Virginia. The event was well attended and brought in more than $800 for the O’Neill Center, which will go toward our portion of a required 20% van match to procure a replacement modified minivan through the Ohio Department of ...
Vertical vs. horizontal rights
As Americans we love to talk about our “rights.” Children never tire of reminding parents they have a “right to free speech.” During the height of the pandemic shutdown pastors and parishioners both demanded their “right to assemble.” Those accused of a crime demand authorities respect their “right to a speedy trial” or “against self-incrimination.” Despite the enthusiasm Americans show in pressing their rights, we rarely consider where these claims originate or upon whom they are drawn. In seeking the origin of the various entitlements we enjoy as Americans, we ...