When the first settlers arrived in April 1788 to create the town they would call Marietta, the territorial government had not been established yet. So, of necessity the pioneers set up temporary “laws” and regulations. Details are hazy. Several sources mention a “code of ...
It’s the end of a school year; perhaps it is the opening weekend for swimming pools; it’s a three-day break — an excuse to travel, grill out, invite a few friends over and relax. It is Memorial Day weekend. And on Monday, in the midst of all that summer celebration, we must remember “to observe Memorial Day by praying, according to [our] individual religious faith, for permanent peace,” as the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs reminds us. It’s not much to ask from those of us who will be able to enjoy the results of the sacrifice by those who were willing to give ...
As incoming Marietta City Schools Superintendent Mary Schaeffer familiarized herself with her soon-to-be district during a board of education meeting earlier this week, members of the board were enthusiastic about her hiring. “We really believe that Dr. Mary Schaeffer really had that perfect combination of experience, expertise and care for students that we were looking for, and we feel that she’s going to be a wonderful fit,” board President Cody Parman said. She’s been a teacher, an assistant principal, a curriculum director and a superintendent. In fact, she served ...
For Ohioans who care about making sure no child slips through the cracks in our system, data out of Franklin County is nothing short of appalling. The county’s Children Services agency has seen a horrifying FIVE child deaths in a little more than a year. According to a report by WBNS, state Rep. Dontavius Jarrells, D-Columbus, has had enough. “It’s heartbreaking,” Jarrells told the news station. “It’s an opportunity for us to really have a hard conversation around our system of care.” To that end, Jarrells says his office is drafting legislation after hearing the ...
Belpre’s business landscape is going through a period of transition — and opportunity — as familiar retailers move on, and others get a facelift. According to Mayor Susan Abdella, Fruth Pharmacy has joined Rite Aid in closing its Belpre location, but Go Mart is renovating its entire Washington and Main location. “It will be a whole new updated site that will look fabulous when you come into Belpre,” she said of Go Mart. But what comes next, as residents and business owners and public officials “see the face of Belpre changing?” Belpre is fortunate to have leadership ...
The Knights of Columbus Council 4617 in Churchtown, Ohio would like to thank everyone who came out to our 5th, A Night At The Races event held on Saturday, May 3, 2025! We hope that everyone had a great time and look forward to having this again, next year on Saturday, May 2, 2026 (1st Saturday of May). We especially want to thank our 2025 event sponsors. They include: Bosner Plumbing Electric & Refrigeration LLC, Brooker General Contracting, Inc, Byers Storage & Rental, LLC, Classic Brands, Crum Fence & Excavating, Event Designs, EZG Manufacturing, Hall Financial Advisors, KofC - ...
